After finishing his coffee, Julius departed.

The Hernandez family couldn't touch Eric, and with the Association behind him, he wasn't as afraid of them.

His visit to the McClains was twofold: first, to gather information about the aristocratic families, and second, to see if the Association stood by him. If the Association abandoned him, he'd be in a tight spot.

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Once Julius left, Lionel picked up his phone and dialed Ruth's number. He masked his embarrassment with a chuckle. "Ruth, guess w