Betrayed, But Not Defeated novel Chapter 258

There was no denying that Wesley's acting skills were top-notch—better than most professional actors. After all, he had personally gone up against Daniel and knew how strong he was. So, he himself knew, given his current abilities, it would be impossible to capture Daniel.

But there was no way he was going to admit that to Amelia. He couldn't lose—at least not verbally!

"Don't!" Amelia quickly stopped him. "Ugh! I already said it was all a misunderstanding! If you really want to do something about this, go seize Camille! She's the one who caused all this!"

"Haha, you know how things have been between me and Shadowspire Syndicate all these years. If I go now, they'll stop their infighting and come after me instead!" Wesley said helplessly.

It was clear he had a firm understanding of his own limitations.

"I suggest you leave Qranross as soon as possible. Things have been pretty messy around here lately," Amelia said with a pout. "Otherwise, you might not even be able to leave when you want to."

"You little brat! Is that any way to talk to your own father?" Wesley retorted indignantly.

But Amelia saw right through his little act.

Every time Wesley was about to make a run for it, he would start shifting his feet unconsciously. It was obvious that Amelia wouldn't be seeing him for a while. After all, while Wesley was a master at stirring up trouble, he was equally skilled at disappearing and hiding.

But maybe that was for the best. If Wesley did go into hiding, Amelia wouldn't have to worry about him meddling in her affairs with Daniel.

A crisp birdcall suddenly rang out, causing Wesley's expression to change instantly.

"Alright, my dear, I've got things to do, so I'll be off now. Here's something I got for you. Remember to follow the instructions carefully when taking it. If you mess it up, it could be dangerous!"

With that, Wesley turned and ran off without hesitation.

Daniel glanced at it briefly before closing it. Then, he said with a scoff, "It seems the Keaton family can't hold back any longer. After all this time, they've finally found a way to deal with me."

Mason, who had died at Daniel's hands, was no ordinary person—he was William's son. So, how could William put up with it and not mount a retaliation when his own flesh and blood was killed in Qranross?

Yet, that was exactly what he did. This wasn't because William was a bastard who didn't care for his son or that he was naturally patient but because he knew that after several failed attempts to gain the upper hand, it was time to use Riverston Group to deal with Daniel.

Unfortunately for him, Willow was only superficially aligned with her family, so Daniel hadn't suffered any losses. But now, the Keaton family's sudden assertiveness indicated one thing—they seemed to have found a way to take down Daniel.

But what changed to make William take such bold moves?

Daniel narrowed his eyes. "It seems William Keaton has had a breakthrough."