“There’s wine and cigars. Benjamin, sell them to the kiosks outside our area tomorrow. Let’s see how much we can get for them.”

Benjamin, who had been silent all this time, answered his agreement.

“Mom, is this necessary? We’re family. Why make things so awkward?” Thea asked in a small voice.

“What do you know?” Gladys shouted. “I’ve had enough. This is excellent! Now, I don’t have to play by their rules anymore. And David, you’d better buck up. Forget about your job at Eternality and get a new job. We’ll be fine without the Callahans.”

“Okay,” David answered quietly, hanging his head.

James yawned.

He had not slept a wink after all the excitement last night.

“Thea, I’ll be taking a nap in our room.”

Thea waved her hand. “Go on.”

After that, she took her phone out and watched the live stream of the Blithe King’s succession ceremony.

James entered Thea’s room.

He had been staying in her room for a while now, but he had always slept on the floor. Instinctively, he reached for