Chapter 228

Just as Renee was about to turn around, she heard a familiar voice.

"Uncle Carl, it's been a while. Good to see you're doing well."

It was Travis.

His voice was gentle as always, almost too soft, as if kindness saturated every word—even though his tone carried an obvious challenge to Carl.

Renee slowly raised her eyes, meeting Travis's gaze as he approached.

Travis wore his usual smile and softly called out, "Renee."

To her, his voice felt as cold and calculated as a snake silently approaching its prey.

"Travis," she responded frostily.

Susanne had told her that Linda had taken Travis back to her family's estate, claiming they needed to care for her aging parents. Now, Travis worked as a strategic advisor for the Clark family, rarely involving himself in Grey family affairs. This apparent betrayal had left Michael fuming for days.

Meanwhile, backed by the Rockefeller family's influence, the Clarks had gained considerable power in the business world and no longer showed Carl an