Chapter 1189: Chapter 1189: Benjamin Leclair, Your Package Is Here for Pickup

Griffith Squire arrived in the Imperial City with much fanfare, arrogantly declaring that he would deal with them, which gave everyone quite a headache.

"Griffith Squire is in Imperial City. Are you just going to wait for a beating?" Ignatius Leclair immediately made a call to Richard Shaw, already considering taking Benjamin Leclair back to the South Seas first, then finding a way to lure Delphine back to the South Seas with little Benjamin.

As for this bandit leader, he could do as he pleased in the Imperial City.

Richard Shaw was somewhat troubled, stroking the Buddha beads in his hand, and said faintly, "Leah hasn’t remembered the past yet, so at most, Griffith Squire will break us up, but he won’t immediately make trouble for the Cox Family."

"You’re wrong. To break you and Leah Squire up, he would indeed raise the Cox Family’s issues immediately. How much of the past events does he have in his hands?" Ignatius Leclair squinted his phoenix eyes. If he were Griffith Squire, he wouldn’t leave the opponent any chance, completely blocking any relationship, then overturning the case.

The only thing to consider here is how deep Leah Squire’s feelings are for old Shaw, and how deep Griffith Squire’s feelings are for this sister.

"Griffith Squire values Leah more than himself. I told Leah that she is my ex-wife; Griffith Squire is wary and won’t make a move immediately," Richard Shaw narrowed his eyes, looking slightly somber, unable to investigate how much Griffith Squire had on the Cox Family.

Because the people and events of those years, every contact leads to death or injury. Here, not only does it involve the Cox Family’s tragedy, but it also intermingles with his parents’ blood.

Ignatius Leclair was silent for a moment, thinking about how the hardest thing in the world is dealing with people’s hearts. Back then, because Delphine was Beatrice Carter’s daughter, even as an outsider, he developed a sense of revenge, let alone Griffith Squire’s feelings towards the Shaw Family.

In the end, they were all involuntarily caught in the grievances of the previous generation. He knew old Shaw’s character best, despite becoming more sophisticated and restrained over the years, he never lost the sense of integrity and responsibility at his core, always balancing what he owed others.

He just feared old Shaw would repay too much, giving his life in the process.

On thinking this, Ignatius Leclair became somewhat agitated, wondering how the Cox Family could have had an illegitimate child back then. All of this was stirred up by Griffith Squire; otherwise, Leah Squire might never have known about the events of the past.

"Griffith Squire’s weakness is in Brocade City. Just don’t let that boy lose his life over it. Don’t think about anything else, just consider your old lady and your son," Ignatius Leclair earnestly advised, feeling he was overconcerning himself, frowning deeply.

"Okay." Richard Shaw hung up the phone, dealt with some official duties, and then early the next morning, packed up Casimir Shaw and sent him to Delphine’s little villa.

Casimir Shaw was quite delighted, since it was indeed nearing the New Year, and he was enjoying every day. In past years, he was always at home with his great-grandmother, either training in the Military District or reading at home, at most playing a game, feeling lonely. But now, since both old Shaw and his mommy were back, he had a cute little sister and brother to play with.

When Casimir Shaw went out, he stuffed half a backpack with snacks that his great-grandmother had bought him, secretly hid a game console, and curbed his joy. With his pretty young face intentionally stern, he said, "Old Shaw, this will disrupt my studies and training."

"I’m giving you a holiday, no need to hide the game console." The man, when facing his son, was as serious as he would be with his soldiers, unsmiling, with a handsome, cold face devoid of expression.

Casimir Shaw’s lips curled up; he wanted to cheer, to act spoiled—but no, he must maintain his manly dignity. The young boy, full of spirit, was already revealing a carefree and lively demeanor.

Casimir Shaw lightly coughed and said in a serious tone, "Then I’ll reluctantly teach Benjamin Leclair and Nicholas Carter how to do their homework."

In truth, his plan was to play games with them. As for studies, Nicholas Carter was a hidden straight-A student boss, and Benjamin Leclair didn’t even touch his homework, causing Casimir Shaw to smirk with pride.

Richard Shaw glanced at his son, watching him gradually grow over the years, finding his personality increasingly similar to Leah Squire’s. His lips slightly curled up. It’s good to be more like Leah, lively and vibrant, unlike him—dull and stagnant, disliked by girls for being this way.

Casimir Shaw, carrying his heavy backpack, went to the little villa and immediately called Benjamin Leclair.

Benjamin Leclair was still lazing in bed. The four-year-old girl couldn’t get enough sleep in winter, and unless Ignatius Leclair came, no one could wake her. Early in the morning, her little pink phone rang with the merry sound of a cuckoo bird. The little girl, sensing the colorful little butterfly on her phone, confirmed it was her own, and with eyes still closed, she softly mumbled, "Benjamin is sleeping, speak quickly if you must."

"Benjamin Leclair, your lollipop is at the door. Get up and sign for it." Casimir Shaw’s lips twisted into a smile as he patted his large backpack.

Benjamin Leclair suddenly opened her dark eyes, cheered, and sweetly said, "Coming."

The little girl slid out from her silk sheets, wearing little slippers, hopping downstairs and yelling, "Mommy, Brother Shaw is here to bring me a lollipop."

Delphine and Leah were in the living room looking at a cookbook; earlier that morning, Griffith Squire had called, saying he was coming for lunch.

"Has Richard Shaw also arrived?" Delphine looked at Leah, then got up to hold her pajama-clad daughter, gave her a kiss, and patted her fluffy little head.

"Ignatius Leclair should also be coming, right?" Leah said indifferently, considering Ignatius Leclair had been lingering at Delphine’s place every day these past days.

"Will there be a fight?" Delphine was a bit worried. Ignatius Leclair and Griffith Squire had always been at odds, and if Richard Shaw came, there might be a conflict if disagreements arose. Just yesterday, Griffith Squire had been making threats on Weibo.

Leah chuckled and opened the door. Seeing that Casimir Shaw had not yet arrived, she didn’t close it and, squinting her dark and bright eyes, laughed, "Ignatius Leclair can’t beat my brother, and Richard Shaw wouldn’t dare make a move."

Delphine instantly relaxed. No matter how it was calculated, Ignatius Leclair was at a disadvantage, indeed.

Richard Shaw’s car soon arrived at the little villa, dropping off Casimir Shaw. After a short stay, Leah kicked him out. Leah felt uncertain too; if Griffith Squire and Richard Shaw were to meet, it might be like a comet crashing into Earth given Griffith Squire’s ruthless nature and Richard Shaw’s stubbornness.

It was best to avoid them for now.

Richard Shaw left the little villa, standing in the cold wind, sent a WeChat to Leah.

"Staying in Imperial City for the New Year?"

Leah’s beautiful eyes crinkled as she looked at her recently done cute cat nails and replied, "Heading back to the South Seas with Griffith Squire."

Richard Shaw furrowed his brow deeply. This was the downside of having a volatile, sister-obsessed brother-in-law. It seemed high time to turn this brother-in-law from being sister-obsessed to wife-obsessed.

Richard Shaw stood in the cold wind for a while until Saunder got out of the car and quickly came over to report, "Major General, there’s an urgent duty from the Military District."