Chapter 300

When Alberto had unexpectedly barged into the ancestral mansion’s hall, ready to rescue Samuel and August, Robert had made a sudden decision. He had intended to let Samuel escape deliberately. By doing so, he could set a longer line to catch a bigger fish—to draw out the deeper forces backing Samuel. So, instead of ordering his men to act immediately, he signaled for everyone to stand down. However, he hadn’t accounted for one person. Eleanor. She had gone after Samuel alone, determined to stop him from fleeing. By the time Robert rushed to intervene, a bullet was already heading toward her. Robert threw himself in its path without hesitation, taking the hit without a second thought. Luckily, the bullet was successfully removed, and there were no serious complications. "Fourth Master, there’s one more thing..." Jacob’s low voice brought Robert back to the present. "What is it?" Robert asked casually, his thin lips lifting slightly. "It’s about..." Jacob hesitated, his expression shifti