Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James) novel Chapter 1557

"Maybe, Mr. Caelum, you've never really gotten to know your son. From what I've seen, he's genuinely good to Sandy. He might have his own reasons, you know?"

"Let's hope so."

Caelum's eyes grew a bit misty as he turned to Sophie and said, "When it comes to dealing with The Silent Shadows, the Pollard family can step in. Your generation is far more capable than ours, I've witnessed it firsthand. All I ask is that when the time comes, you'll look after Sandy. I've spoiled her since she was young, keeping her sheltered from the world's harsh realities."

He paused for a moment before continuing, "But since she's been with you, I've noticed Sandy's grown up a lot. I've lived a long life and only recently realized that money is just a side-note, and it's living that truly matters. I'm trusting you with Sandy; she sincerely sees you as a friend, and I believe you feel the same about her."

Sophie nodded, reassuringly, "Don't worry, I'll make sure she's looked after."

"I don't have much else to pass on to you. But I do have this."

Sophie started to grasp the role of The Silent Shadows. Wealthy businessmen had access to the world's finest resources, and to keep that going, they needed the poor to work endlessly. Yet, The Silent Shadows praised the wealthy for shaping history, brainwashing them into believing their actions were for the good of all humanity.

From the wealthy's perspective, The Silent Shadows was an entity that shielded them and let them act without restraint. They even offered a saintly justification, easing their conscience. Because The Silent Shadows would tell you that everything you do is for the salvation of humanity, and that you're a hero of this era.