“Nick was the one who persuaded me into helping Gloria. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have treated her.”

Adrian said, “I thank you on her behalf.”

Lacey shook her head hastily. “You don’t have to thank me, and I won’t thank you either. We’re considered even. The Levees have been doing much better after the Thompsons were eliminated. My grandfather wrote to me and told me that everything is back to normal in the family. He funded the building of one thousand schools across the country and provided financial aid worth thirty million to the poor. He enjoys helping people and loves children. He even adopted more than two thousand orphan children from around the country.”

Adrian smiled. “I’ve met your grandfather before. He sent resources to Azure Creek including equipment, food, and clothing during the Battle of Azure Creek. I remember meeting him.”

“Grandfather mobilized all his forces and connections, sparing no effort in sending the resources to Azure Creek despite the Thompson family’s opp