Chapter 23

News of the fire that destroyed Slewman Tower went viral that same night, creating shockwaves that rippled throughout the country. However, the news only reached the Lesterfields in Fleurkenstein five days after the incident. Dillion and Martha found it deeply sorrowful, while Bridget and Ezra felt the Slewmans had gotten what they deserved. "The Slewmans have targeted our family for generations. Yet now, they've been destroyed at their own hands. I suppose what happened to them is only karma," Bridget said with disdain. Ezra agreed too. Just then, Martha cautioned them, "Let's not tell Roxanne about this. Her wedding is next month, and we shouldn't allow something as negative as this to affect her mood." Everyone nodded in agreement, and Dillon quietly slid the newspaper with an article about the incident under the coffee table. The partially visible content of the article read, "Internal power struggle among the Slewmans ends in devastating fire, with many board members perishi