Chapter 256

Caelus and Horace were taken aback. Weren’t they discussing Eden? Why had the conversation suddenly shifted to the four prominent families? Still, Caelus didn’t question Alain and simply nodded. "Alright."

Alain lit a cigarette and gazed out the window. "The world’s changing."

Horace’s heart skipped a beat. "You’re saying someone’s planning to act against the four families? What does this have to do with Eden?"

Alain turned around, his eyes dark. "Sofia was from the Smith family."

"But her name was stricken from the family records, right?" Horace asked, puzzled. "And she’s already passed away. What value could she possibly have?"

"Eden does," Alain replied slowly. "Even if someone hid her entire identity, the Smiths wouldn’t have a hard time uncovering it. Her medical skills alone make her a significant threat."

Horace seemed to recall something. "The Smiths want to eliminate the four families?"

"It’s worse," Alain said, lighting another cigarette as he finished the first one.