Chapter 60

When Kieran and Tamara came out of the study, their faces were grim. Just then, Nox had been released from the family chapel and finally returned to his room to shower and change into fresh clothes. The siblings quickly gathered together. Adrian adjusted his glasses and said seriously, "Dad's handing you that education fund project—the kind that's thankless and drains energy—and taking the network subsidiary away from you. This is his way of benching you, Kieran." Tamara choked out, "It's my fault. I didn't help at all. I even caused you to lose the subsidiary. If only I'd been able to convince Chelsea." Kieran patted her hand reassuringly. "Chelsea might be talented, but she doesn't have much capital or connections. She's no real threat to us. Let her go her own way. Right now, what matters is getting this education fund project done well." "But something like the education fund doesn't need your full attention," Tamara said, still upset. "Even an assistant could handle it. It's