The assistant simply acknowledged, "Understood, sir."

When Elton returned home, a servant handed him a glass of water. "Sir, your brother has been awaiting your arrival in the study for the past two hours."

Elton's brother, Osiris Clifford, was Galilea's father.

At the mention of the name, Elton's eyebrows knit together as he ascended the stairs.

Elton paused in front of the study door. After a moment of hesitation, he hesitated and then pushed the door open.