Chapter 1282: Chapter 1281: News from Old Xie
Ignatius Leclair’s words made Delphine feel relieved instantly. Although Leah didn’t say it out loud, Delphine could still see that Leah had feelings for Richard Shaw all these years. After all, he was someone she liked when she was young, but because of the grudges of the previous generation, they couldn’t be together.
Now, Major General Shaw is overturning the case for the Cox Family for her, getting himself into a sticky situation. If he can come out safely, these two won’t have to continue suffering.
"Major General Shaw has a lot of guts. I never thought he’d go this far for Leah," Delphine said softly.
The man was instantly displeased. Old Shaw didn’t lose an arm or a leg, and besides, it’s the Shaw Family who owes the Cox Family. You could only say he’s honest and kind, how does that make him great or courageous? The truly courageous person is me, isn’t it?
The Crown Prince of Nanyang, playing with her delicate and soft hand, said jealously, "You’ve never praised me, but you’re praising Old Shaw. He’s just a blockhead, gets a bright idea this once, and you all treat him like a treasure."
Delphine: "..."
On the other side, Leah told Griffith Squire exactly what the elderly lady from the Shaw Family had said.
Griffith Squire listened quietly, silent, and seeing Leah’s red and swollen eyes, it was clear she had cried at the Shaw Family.
All these years, he only knew that his father was not corrupt, and after the cleanup in the Imperial City, the Shaw Family eventually became a prestigious family, known for their loyalty. He always thought they used some means, only to suddenly learn that his father chose to sacrifice himself, leaving him feeling conflicted and inexpressibly complex at the moment.
This time, Ignatius Leclair persuaded him to come to the Imperial City, only saying that Richard Shaw would clear the Cox Family’s name, requiring only his petition and external pressure, without Richard Shaw saying anything else.
"I met Hawk Howard’s mother in a small town in Los Angeles. She was also in the Imperial City back then and said the late Vice Admiral Shaw had a close relationship with my father, just like the friendship between Richard Shaw and Ignatius Leclair. He definitely wouldn’t harm my father. I’m not trying to excuse the Shaw Family. You’ve been obsessed with revenge all these years; I just hope you can view this objectively." Leah, fearing he wouldn’t believe what the Shaw elderly lady said, mentioned meeting Hawk Howard’s mother earlier.
"I know." Griffith Squire nodded, a trace of deep thought flashing in his peach-blossom eyes. He saw and thought far more deeply than Leah. In political situations, without a clear mind and keen judgment, one would eventually die without a proper burial. Over the years, he had excelled at analyzing the political situation and seeing opportunities while avoiding harm.
He never expected that the Shaw Family and the Cox Family both suffered heavy casualties back then.
Griffith Squire furrowed his brow and said in a low voice, "I plan to petition tomorrow to exert external pressure to reopen my father’s case. The longer this drags on, the worse it is for Richard Shaw and the reopening of the case. You stay at the Shaw Family with Casimir Shaw. If anything happens, Ignatius Leclair will inform you, and he has Hawks Howard as his eyes and ears in the Imperial City, far more effective than us."
"Can’t I go?" Leah said with furrowed brows, "I’m afraid with your identity, you might not come out once you go in."
Griffith Squire curled his lips into a smile, his usual wicked laziness, saying, "It’s good to know you still have a conscience and are worried about me. Don’t worry; this isn’t a simple petition, and going there won’t help. Only I, with my identity, can put pressure on the authorities. All these years, I’ve been solely focused on reopening my father’s case. Without influence on par with the Shaw Family, how can I talk about revenge?"
Seeing that he had made up his mind with a confident demeanor, Leah, half-believing, nodded and said, "Then I’ll react as needed from the outside."
Griffith Squire had placed most of his assets in Leah’s name over the years, entrusted Leah with some important matters, left Cornelius Turner with her, and entrusted Coldwell, who was still in Brocade City, to her as well, thus concluding his arrangements.
They had dinner together, but since everyone had things on their mind, they each went home after eating.
The next morning, Cornelius Turner arrived at the Shaw Mansion and said in a low voice, "Miss, the boss has already left and said all matters during this period are to be handled by you."
Leah had just finished breakfast, hurriedly had some congee with the elderly lady in the morning, and had someone bring Casimir Shaw back, instructing Cornelius Turner to station men at the Shaw Mansion to prevent any potential chaos from political enemies of the Shaw Family.
Griffith Squire was gone the entire day, and the outside world remained calm, with no sign of movement until evening when Ignatius Leclair and Delphine brought along two kids.
Nicholas Carter and Benjamin Leclair were visiting the Shaw Mansion for the first time, wearing winter clothes of the same style but different colors. The brother led the sister, hand in hand, standing outside the Shaw Mansion, recognizing the characters on the wall.
"Shaw Mansion," Benjamin Leclair said sweetly. Benjamin Leclair was precisely learning characters at this time, needing to read aloud whenever he saw one.
"Benjamin, you even recognize the character Shaw?" Nicholas Carter couldn’t help but give a thumbs up, patting his sister’s head in praise, "I’ll add a chicken leg for you tonight."
Benjamin Leclair squinted his eyes and smiled brightly, "Silly brother, Daddy mentioned coming to the Shaw Mansion. I’m not dumb."
Delphine was the last to get out of the car. Hearing her younger daughter’s words, she couldn’t help but smile. Having a lively and lovely daughter, surely the elderly lady will feel a bit of joy.
"Benjamin and Nicholas, come over and get the gifts you brought," Ignatius Leclair said with a dark face, taking out two gifts the kids specially brought from Nanyang for Casimir Shaw from the trunk.
Upon learning they were going to the Imperial City, the siblings insisted that Nathan Leclair take them to the mall to pick out gifts that evening, resulting in them buying all sorts of things, each packing a bag.
Thus, the brother and sister each dragged a small pig bag into the Shaw Mansion.
Being small and short, Benjamin Leclair called out sweetly, "Little Shaw brother, come and carry Benjamin."
Hearing the voice, the elderly lady, along with Casimir Shaw, came out to see two adorable children who looked like little luck-bringing dolls, each carrying a bag, calling Casimir Shaw brother.
Casimir Shaw quickly ran forward and grabbed their bags excitedly, saying, "Why are you two visiting the Imperial City?"
"Daddy and Mommy wanted us to check on you. These are the gifts Benjamin and brother picked for you," Benjamin Leclair said sweetly with bright, dark eyes.
"Come on, let me introduce you to my great-grandmother," Casimir Shaw, who had trained in the Military District for several years, slung the two bags over his shoulder and took each of the little kids by the hand to meet the elderly lady.
The elderly lady, who loved children the most, was thrilled to see two of them appear, acting as sweet as honey, calling her great-grandmother. Her heart almost melted, and she quickly asked Aunt Zhao to get some desserts and snacks for the children.
The three children chattered as they gathered to unwrap the gifts, quickly filling the Shaw Mansion with lively energy.
Seeing that Leah had stationed people to guard the Shaw Mansion, Ignatius Leclair nodded slightly, recognizing that Griffith Squire’s men were no less capable than a special forces unit in the Military District, and thus feeling assured. He initially planned to take Casimir Shaw to his home, but now there was no need.
"There’s news from old Shaw’s side," Ignatius Leclair said quietly to the elderly lady and Leah in the tearoom.
