Tempted Trapped and Too Late to Run

The "he" in question was Walter's older brother.

Back then, their falling out was anything but quiet-it got messy, and everyone knew it. But Walter's brother had been powerful, already a big name in North America, so Walter had no choice but to come back to the Capital. Still, he never stopped hoping he'd get a chance to return someday.

He thought he'd lost his shot for good-until Dylan showed up.

Just thinking about the old man made Rai's expression go a bit odd. "The High Elder doesn't see much of anyone these days. He keeps to himself, tinkering away at home, only showing up for the annual meetings. The four of us elders all have our eyes on Dylan, but the High Elder never says much. He just tells us to wait and see what happens."

Wait for what, though? No one really knew.

The High Elder held the most power, while the other four elders were about equal. All four of them backed Dylan; otherwise, Rai wouldn't have given Dylan that signet ring so early.

Rai was here this time to make sure Dylan stopped worrying about things here- to get him to focus on North America and let go.

Richard stood near the entrance, catching snatches of their conversation. Even from a few words, he could tell Dylan probably wasn't doing so well.

He nodded politely and followed the housekeeper inside.

"Walter. Rai."

Walter finally noticed him. He hadn't been thrilled with the incident Richard had caused at the last party, but Richard was still younger-no point holding a grudge.

"Oh, you're here to see Dylan?"

"Yes. I tried calling him a few times, but he hasn't answered. I was a little worried." "Colin, you really care about Dylan, don't you? Come sit he'll be down soon." Richard's face stayed calm as he sat and poured tea for the two elders himself.

Walter studied him quietly. Back when Dylan and Richard were in the army together, Walter had always kept his distance from Dylan's

friends-he'd never liked them much.

To him, a son as talented as Dylan should be self-reliant. The strong always stand alone.noveldrama

Out of all Dylan's friends, Richard

was the one Walter liked the least, though he'd never shown it. Richard only one who was as

We as Dylan himself.

He stayed out of the spotlight, rarely made waves, and showed zero interest in

women.

Dylan had stumbled over women more than once, but Richard had always kept his distance-not a single woman ever appeared by his side.

People love to compare even someone like Walter couldn't help it. His own son had gotten tripped up by romance, while someone else's kid seemed untouched.

"Colin, after all these years, you've never liked any woman? You're about the right age for marriage, aren't you?"

Richard didn't miss a beat. "I haven't met the right person. And things at work keep me busy-there's barely any time."

Right now, the Warren family was deeply tied to the higher-ups, and Richard himself was even involved in a lot of important decision-making.

Ever since Walter stepped down, the Ferguson family had drifted far from politics. He didn't know many of the new faces anymore he barely went out these days.

All he cared about now was getting that North American seat for Dylan. Only then would he be able to rest easy.

Rai glanced over at Richard. He was well put together and just as striking as Dylan in his own way.

Rai smiled The Capital's seen its

share of talented young men lately.

Since you and Dylan get along so

well, maybe you two should spend

more time together."

Richard smiled, pouring himself some tea. "I'm sure Dylan and I will have plenty of

chances to work together. There's time."

Rai nodded slowly. This kid was definitely something special.