Chapter 554

This man, Robert Williams, clearly wielded immense power. Even her mother, strong-willed and shrewd, treaded carefully around him. If Eleanor wanted to leave now, it wouldn’t be easy. All she could do was proceed step by step, watching and waiting for the right moment. Leo, sensing the weight of the situation, lowered his gaze and fell silent. Eleanor glanced at Robert, her expression steady. “Since he’s staying here,” she said, her voice firm, “you’d better treat my child well.” Her eyes flicked around the vast, familiar hall—the grand staircase, the gilded columns, the echoes of memories that clung to every surface. “Where will he be staying?” “Don’t worry, Miss Susan,” Jacob interjected quickly. “We’ve already prepared a room for him. As for yours, I’ll have it arranged right away.” “My… room?” Eleanor froze. The words caught her off guard. A flicker of emotion passed through her eyes—one even she couldn’t quite define. The suggestion sounded almost mocking. Was she supposed to stay