Chapter 974

As Riley exhaled a quiet breath of relief, a deeper sorrow settled in his chest. He wasn’t as composed as he seemed—none of them were. Like the young master, Riley, too, struggled to accept the truth. Jane was gone. Her body had been delivered in front of their very eyes, encased in ice like a tragic keepsake. No matter how much they wanted to deny it, reality stood before them—undeniable, cruel, and cold. And yet… in that moment, Riley knew there was nothing he could say to comfort Frederick. No words existed that could reach him now. All Riley could do was follow quietly, shadowing his master as they departed the hotel. Back inside, Adam and Roddy had already sensed the gravity of the situation. Without waiting for instructions from John, they stepped into their roles seamlessly, managing the guests with calm professionalism. One by one, they handed out pre-prepared farewell gifts with quiet apologies and bowed heads—a silent plea to preserve the family's dignity and privacy. By the