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Elodie's eyes were red from crying, and she spoke with a hint of accusation, "Dylan, what on earth were you thinking? Didn't you say everything was arranged perfectly? How could Simon do such a thing?"

Hiring a criminal to kidnap Katniss, only to be caught red-handed by the police.

Hearing Elodie say this, Dylan's previously calm face showed signs of cracking.

What a mess.

Who would have thought Simon would change his mind halfway and go after Katniss? Simon must have lost his mind.

He was already in enough trouble, and now he had to be blamed by his mother.

From childhood to adulthood, Simon was the most useless, but he had a sweet mouth and could always make their mother laugh, so he was her favorite.

Simon was spoiled growing up.

He and Clara were the youngest.

It didn't matter if Simon was favored a bit more when they were kids, but who would have thought he would turn out like this as an adult.

"Maybe we shouldn't have spoiled him so much," Dylan didn't respond to Elodie's words, his handsome face wrapped in coldness. "Otherwise, how would he dare to be so audacious?"

It was because he and Lucas had always helped Simon with everything, big or small, that Simon had become so reckless, doing whatever he wanted.

Elodie felt uncomfortable hearing this, "What's the use of saying this now? The important thing is to get him out. Those police are really something, I heard Simon's leg is broken, and they won't even let us see him. It's so heartless."

Lucas thought his mother was being unreasonable. The police station wasn't theirs. and Simon was a suspect in a criminal case. It wasn't that easy to see him.

Seeing Lucas not speaking, Elodie turned her fire on him, "Lucas, what about you? Aren't you a big boss? You know so many people, can't you do something?"

Lucas furrowed his brow and shook his head, "No."

"How can that be?" Elodie had always gotten what she wanted, and even when the kids had problems, they were quickly resolved. She couldn't believe it was so hard to ask for a favor.

Lucas was extremely frustrated. He tugged at his collar, "That's just how it is. People are avoiding us. Maximilian has made it clear that anyone who helps Simon is going against the Hamilton family and the Boleyn family."

Dealing with the Boleyn family alone was hard enough, and now with the Hamilton family too, who else in the Manners family could survive?

Elodie was incredulous, "What right does Maximilian have to say that? Is he really listening to that little bitch Katniss? What kind of spell has Katniss cast on him?"

At this moment, a cold snort came from upstairs, and Nathan slowly walked down, "Isn't Katniss the most useless in your eyes? How could she have the power to order Maximilian around?"

Nathan found these people amusing.

They couldn't see anything clearly. They treated trash like treasures and despised real gems.

If the Manners family didn't wake up, they were headed for collapse.

Nathan's lips curled into a mocking smile as he slowly walked to the sofa and sat down.

Elodie didn't have harsh words for Nathan. He had always been in poor health and was quite reclusive. Seeing his pale face, she couldn't help but say, "Let Lucas and Dylan worry about these things. You should go back to your room and rest."

One son was already in trouble; she didn't want anything to happen to Nathan too.

Nathan didn't have much of an issue with his mother. Seeing her tone was still kind, he suggested, "I think, since no one else can help, the Boleyn family might be able to."

His eyes, as deep as a well, looked at Clara.

"Clara, since you're Desmond's future wife, you should have some way, right?" Nathan coughed a few times and continued, "Simon cared for you so much and caused a lot of trouble for Katniss because of you. In the end, it was all for you. Now that he's in trouble, you can't just ignore it."

Clara had enjoyed the Manners family's love for so many years; it was time to give something back.

She couldn't always cry and act weak, leaving others to bear everything.

Everyone's eyes turned to Clara.

In the past, neither Lucas nor Dylan would have thought to involve Clara in such matters.

But Clara was about to get married.

And Nathan was right.

No matter what, Clara was engaged to Desmond and was half a member of the Boleyn family. If the Boleyn family pleaded for her, it wouldn't be considered going against them.

Clara's future father-in-law Gabriel was Maximilian's biological father. Even if their relationship wasn't great, he could still speak up for her.

Clara's face changed.

She hadn't expected the focus to turn to her.

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If she had a way, she wouldn't be here listening to their accusations.

Clara's eyes welled up, and she looked aggrieved, "I'm only engaged, not married yet. And you know Desmond's position is awkward. If I go to help, Maximilian won't just refuse; he'll be even angrier."

"You can use a roundabout way," Nathan pressed on, "Who said you had to plead directly? I heard that although Maximilian looks down on Desmond, he isn't too harsh. No matter what, they are father and son, and they still have some semblance of a relationship. As long as they don't completely fall out, there's hope."

Lucas thought this made some sense and nodded, "That's right, Clara, give it a try. Even if it doesn't work, we won't blame you."

Clara didn't know how to refuse.

She knew that in this situation, the Manners family was pinning their hopes on her and wouldn't consider her difficulties.

And with Nathan now siding with Katniss, if she didn't agree, the others would be unhappy.

She hadn't married into the Boleyn family yet, and her position with Desmond wasn't

that secure. She couldn't afford to offend her brothers.

So Clara reluctantly agreed, "I'll try."

"Let Mom go with you," Nathan suggested, "It'll be easier to talk with an elder present."

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Clara was furious.

Nathan clearly didn't trust her to go alone and wanted Elodie to ensure she actually

went to Desmond.

Clara was unwilling, but what could she do?

She was stuck and had no choice but to go to the hospital.