Chapter 509

The Wallace brothers, who had originally planned to return to the capital, found themselves once again at the small courtyard beneath the cemetery. The moment John arrived, he understood why Shawn had called him after Vivienne's disappearance. The families of Sylvester and Saylon had encircled Shawn's family, their tone sharp and accusatory. "Shawn," one of them snapped, "the three families took turns caring for Mother. When it was our turn, she was perfectly fine. How is it that the moment your family was in charge, she vanished into thin air?" Limberly, who had long abandoned her scheming ways due to Shawn's unwavering stance on relinquishing the family assets, was now torn between anxiety and frustration. Tears welled in her eyes as she wiped them away, her voice trembling. "Mother said she wanted to calm her mind with some sandalwood incense. But in the brief moment I stepped away to fetch it for her, she... she was gone." Sylvester and Saylon dismissed her explanation outright. Th