Per Alexander Hawthorne's arrangements, everyone vacated the old Hawthorne estate, including the servants.
The sprawling Hawthorne estate was suddenly deserted, feeling vast and empty.
A few days later, Professor Swift and his team left Valerium. The Hawthorne family's original servants returned to clean and prepare the old estate, and then the family moved back in.
This included Alexander Hawthorne, who had been discharged from the hospital.
Once they were settled, Alexander arranged to meet his old friend, Miles Lewis.
The Lewis family's current residence was the very villa that Alexander Hawthorne had paid to have built.
The villa was sizable, complete with a courtyard and backyard. Surrounded by high walls and fences, it resembled a small estate.
Aria Sterling accompanied Alexander Hawthorne.
Yes, Aria Sterling accompanied him.
Even Landon Hawthorne hadn't come.
Aria Sterling's assistant, Adrian Rhodes, was driving.
