"Nancy is Connor’s sister, full na Nancy Kensington."
Hugh displayed a hint of disappointnt in his eyes.
It’s unclear whether this aunt is still alive.
But at least he knows the na now.
The old shopkeeper looked at Hugh’s expression and thought for a while.
"If you want to know more, you might as well visit The D-Nation."
Hugh looked over in confusion, "What’s in The D-Nation?"
"The D-Nation was where Winston and Rachel spent most of their ti, especially the capital. There’s also a place they used to live."
Hugh’s eyes lit up, "Do you know where?"
After the old shopkeeper gave Hugh the address, Hugh sincerely thanked him and left the clock shop with Felicity.
Hugh remained silent for a while after hearing Selena’s narrative.
"Winston Kensington, Rachel Shaw, Nancy Kensington..."
Selena recited these nas.
They were relatives she had never t.
Winston and Rachel might be long dead, but Nancy might still be living sowhere in the world...
Selena thought for a while and then gathered her thoughts.
"So, you’re planning to go to The D-Nation?"
Hugh remained silent for a mont, then replied, "Yes."
Selena knew Hugh’s personality; he wouldn’t rest until he found out.
Conveniently, the Hill Family is in The D-Nation, so Selena felt reassured.
"Go ahead, stay safe."
"Okay, sis, we’ll talk next ti."
"Alright."
Then, the siblings hung up the phone.
After hanging up, the light in Selena’s eyes gradually faded.
She thought, her brother surely knew deep down.
A research institute dangerous enough to have them hunted, even threatening their grown children, couldn’t be normal.
So, what experints is that research institute conducting, and what secret did their grandparents know, to make the institute fear them?
Selena’s mind was filled with thoughts.
After a while, the bedroom door opened.
Selena turned and saw Sterling Norwood walking in.
His gaze was upon Selena, his eyebrows suddenly furrowing.
He ca over.
He raised a hand and lifted Selena’s chin.
The deep blue eyes looked into Selena’s.
He saw the heaviness and repression in his wife’s eyes.
"What happened?"
Sterling asked.
Selena slightly pursed her lips, about to shake her head.
Then suddenly rembered sothing and quickly asked, "Sterling."
"Is the Hill Family’s intelligence network extensive?"
If Winston and Rachel’s family were outside the Northern Realm, that place was precisely under the Hill Family’s territory.
With their abilities, perhaps they could find out which research institute the two were working for.
Sterling nodded slightly, "Among external forces, outside the Northern Realm, the Hill Family is renowned, while outside the Southern Domain, the Colombo Family leads, though there are also forces in those grey areas."
"If they search for people from decades ago, can they find anything?"
Selena looked at Sterling with hopeful eyes.
Sterling didn’t answer Selena imdiately but thought for a while before replying, "Are the people you ntioned still alive?"
Selena shook her head.
"I don’t know."
"Hugh just told he uncovered my father’s origins, but the clues stopped."
"So far, I only know my grandparents are Winston Kensington and Rachel Shaw, and I have an aunt nad Nancy Kensington."
Sterling slightly raised his brow, "Were they from The Empire?"
Selena nodded slightly, "Yes, both grandparents were researchers, reportedly working for a research institute, which later sought to kill them over so secret they discovered."
"..."
Hearing Selena’s words, the expression in Sterling’s eyes slowly deepened.
So, that’s how it is...
Those people fled abroad but didn’t abandon their experints indeed.
No... perhaps they set their foundation abroad from the beginning.
So, were Connor’s parents part of the research institute?
But...
"You should look into The Empire’s archives."
Sterling spoke calmly.
Selena asked in confusion, "Why?"
"During your grandparents’ era, researchers were scarce, so even if they went abroad or changed citizenship, they had to be recorded in The Empire’s archives."
Selena’s eyes lit up upon hearing Sterling’s words.
But then she realized the Empire’s archives weren’t accessible to common people.
The light in Selena’s eyes dimd.
"But accessing The Empire’s archives isn’t sothing that can be done easily."
Sterling slightly raised his brow, "The Empire’s archives are managed by The Celestial Division, and the division chief is Justin Osborne."
"The General?!"
Selena was a bit surprised.
She had just asked Herman about Justin Osborne before; now Sterling revealed Justin Osborne’s new identity.
"Hmm..."
"But it’s just looking into so records. If you want to go, I’ll take you."
Sterling spoke lazily and indifferently.
Selena smiled and glanced at him, "Are you sure you aren’t going to dismantle The Celestial Division and then investigate?"
If Sterling went, those in The Celestial Division wouldn’t dare say anything, yet they would be bound by organizational rules, making a scene inevitable; Selena couldn’t believe otherwise.
She thought for a mont, and decided to find an opportunity to ask Justin Osborne.
Sterling didn’t say anything, just held Selena tightly, "Don’t worry, I’ll protect you."
Selena smiled and didn’t respond to Sterling.
She knew, naturally, he’d keep her safe.
But her parent’s death had always been a thorn in her heart, and she had to remove it.
*
Days later, invitations from Aethelgard’s Peak were sent to the noble families of Aethelgard’s high society.
The Blanchett Family.
When Kane received the invitation, he called Rosalind down.
"Rosalind, this ti, you’ll go with ."
"The Norwood Family is hosting the banquet, and those who attend are never ordinary; you must seize the opportunity."
"Don’t provoke the Norwood family, especially Lady Norwood."
Kane gave Rosalind a few instructions, with an implied threat in the final sentence.
After so ti of training, Rosalind had faintly developed an aura reminiscent of Catherine Blanchett.
Upon hearing Kane’s words, a hint of delight flashed in Rosalind’s eyes.
The smile on her lips deepened, "Understood, Father, I’ll prepare well."
"I won’t disappoint your expectations."
Kane nodded satisfactorily.
His gaze towards Rosalind grew increasingly kind.
It seed his decision to cultivate Rosalind back then was indeed correct.
As long as she could connect with the Norwood family, even as a side branch, it would count as establishing ties.
The Blanchett Family could then advance one level further.
"You may go rest now."
"Yes."
Just as Rosalind was about to leave.
A hoarse female voice sounded at the staircase, "Father, please give one more chance."
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