Meanwhile, Arlo was utterly enfeebled, and he had no idea what was coming, as he was drifting in and out of consciousness from sheer agony.

Amidst his anxiety, he suddenly heard a knock on the door.

Callum then announced respectfully outside, "Governor, you have a video call from Lord Griffin. He's waiting as we speak."

Arlo frowned—Lord Griffin naturally meant his great-granduncle, Tarlon.

However, he couldn't understand why Tarlon had contacted Callum instead of Arlo himself directly.

Amidst his confusion, he felt a twitch in his eye—a bad omen.

Still, he didn't dare delay as Callum had announced that his great-granduncle was waiting, and it most definitely was something that Callum should know as well.

He struggled as he pushed himself off his feet and opened the door.

Callum walked in, and he held the phone screen out to Arlo, who saw Tarlon on the screen and quickly said, "Come on in."

Callum entered with his phone while speaking, "My Lord, I have the governor here."

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