Chapter 1002
The surge of protective anger that had been building in Arthur immediately melted away under his daughter’s gentle but firm gaze. His stern features softened into a genuinely kind smile, and his voice became warm and welcoming. “Cole, please make yourself comfortable.”
Cole didn’t miss the silent communication that had just passed between father and daughter. He understood perfectly that it was Lilah’s protective intervention that had earned him this courteous treatment from Arthur. His heart filled with overwhelming tenderness at her thoughtfulness and care for him. A joyful smile spread across his face as he responded with sincere gratitude, “Thank you so much, Mr. Campbell.”
With that, Cole settled into the comfortable spot on the sofa next to them.
The atmosphere in the room became genuinely pleasant, and Cole found himself drawn into an engaging conversation with both Arthur and Milton. All three men were exceptionally intelligent and accomplished, and as they talked, they discovered they genuinely enjoyed each other’s perspectives and insights. The subtle tensions that had existed between them gradually began to fade away.
Elliana sat quietly nearby, contentedly enjoying her snacks while listening to their discussion. Watching their relationships finally start moving in such a positive direction filled her with deep satisfaction and happiness.
Then, without warning, Cole shifted the conversation in a more serious direction. “Mr. Campbell, there’s something I’d really like to ask you about.”
“Of course, go ahead,” Arthur replied casually, lifting his cup of coffee.
Cole didn’t beat around the bush. “Why did you suddenly decide to declare war on Blaze Wildfire, and exactly how far are you planning to take this conflict?”
Arthur had been about to take another sip of his coffee, but he stopped mid-motion and carefully set the cup back down on the table.
Given the enormous influence and power that both the Campbell family and Blaze Wildfire wielded in their respective spheres, the Campbell family’s public declaration of war had…
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Naturally attracted massive attention and speculation. Arthur wasn’t the least bit surprised that Cole would want to know more about the situation.
“If it’s at all possible, my intention is to destroy Blaze Wildfire,” Arthur stated with calm but unmistakable determination. “As for my specific reasons, those aren’t something I want to disclose.” ? ? ? ?s, ?s? s
Cole’s eyebrows rose slightly in surprise. His future father-in-law actually wanted to obliterate his organization entirely. He decided to press a little further for information. “Would you mind telling me how exactly Blaze Wildfire managed to offend you, Mr. Campbell?”
Just minutes ago, Cole had asked Arthur the reason behind the Campbell family’s sudden hostility toward Blaze Wildfire, only to be brushed off with a vague, “That’s confidential.”
Refusing to let it go, Cole circled back, pushing for a straight answer about what Blaze Wildfire had supposedly done to provoke the Campbells.
Arthur stared at Cole, genuinely puzzled. Was Cole losing his edge, pressing for an answer he clearly was unwilling to reveal? What did Cole take him for? Cole caught the flicker of disapproval in Arthur’s eyes and offered an awkward smile. He remarked, “I’ll be honest with you. I am Blaze Wraith. If my organization has inadvertently offended you, kindly tell me how you would like me to fix it.”
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