Chapter 96

Julian’s smirk deepened. “Bit late for an epiphany, don’t you think?” Daniel Allen gave a helpless shrug and chuckled, casual as ever. “More than late. Honestly, if hell existed, when they all reunite down there, his family should tear him apart piece by piece. Wouldn’t even be over the line.” Julian asked flatly, “Why give him a chance at redemption?” Daniel fell silent. Man, Julian was as cold-blooded as always. Their conversation about the Morgans and Allens continued, while Claire sat nearby, listening… barely keeping up. She didn’t know much about Smokefall or the Allen family. All she really knew was that the Allens ranked at the top here. Hard to believe Mrs. Morgan had ties that reached this far. Especially hearing them mention that "aunt" being such a major figure in the Allen family… sounded like some wicked stepmother straight out of a fairy tale. But if the cousinly bond was really that deep, why hadn’t she asked for help sooner? Claire clearly remembered how Nathan had ben