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Chapter 1201: Chapter 1201: Night Exploration
Dawson Carmichael, known as the Iron Lady of Star City.
Her ancestors, the Donovan Family, were prominent in Star City for generations.
However, by the time of Dawson Carmichael, the family suddenly declined in numbers, even lacking male members.
Additionally, with the political instability and the rise of new powers, the Donovan Family gradually fell into decline.
But, as the saying goes, a lean camel is bigger than a horse; despite their downfall, the Donovan Family still held a significant position in Star City.
The top elite family!
Julius Reed had seen Dawson Carmichael’s photo, but it didn’t match the person before him.
Upon closer observation, he realized it was indeed the same person.
However, unlike before, Templeton Lena’s photograph depicted the woman in rags, even holding a broom and doing rough work.
Could it be that the distinguished head of the Donovan Family had fallen to such a state?
"Are you sure you’re not mistaken?" Julius Reed asked, holding the photo.
Even the Iron Lady, despite potentially exhausting all resources and squandering daily, shouldn’t have fallen to this state.
Doing rough work, dressed like a beggar, where was the demeanor of a family head?
Even less clean than a lonely old man.
"There’s no mistake! After we failed to track Town North King, following your instructions, we came to the Donovan family. When we saw this scene, it was indeed shocking." Templeton Lena recalled seeing Dawson Carmichael, somewhat sighing, "Not just you, even we couldn’t believe that the head of the Donovan Family could fall into such destitution! Hence, I confirmed repeatedly before realizing I hadn’t recognized the wrong person."
Yesterday, Templeton Lena, pretending to be a wealthy businessman, visited the Donovan Family.
However, throughout the visit, he didn’t see Dawson Carmichael.
The family’s affairs were managed by Finnegan Springs, Dawson Carmichael’s nephew.
However, it was clear to any discerning eye, that the real power lay with Finnegan Springs’ wife, Branley Sinclair.
After some conversations, Finnegan Springs, with the pretext of needing to clear his mind, took Templeton Lena for a stroll in the courtyard.
Accidentally, he saw Dawson Carmichael sweeping the floor.
So, he quietly took a picture and kept this photograph.
"Are you certain there’s no mistake?"
Julius Reed raised the photo and, with his right hand, took out a lighter, slowly lit it.
Moments later, the photo turned to ash.
"Have you checked?"
He asked faintly.
Dawson Carmichael’s situation didn’t matter much to Julius Reed.
His trip to Star City was solely to investigate Baylor Davenport’s past activities here and the real purpose behind Town North King’s appearance.
Intuition told him that Star City was not simple.
The North Sea must have secrets here.
As for the Donovan Family, if he hadn’t been worried about Nelson encountering trouble, he truly wouldn’t care.
"Checked! It is said that a year ago, Dawson Carmichael fell seriously ill, and since then has been recuperating, avoiding visitors. Meanwhile, the Donovan family has been run by her nephew, Finnegan Springs." Templeton Lena took out a notebook and gently flipped through, "Dawson Carmichael never married, has no sons, but she did adopt a daughter. However, several years ago, the daughter suddenly disappeared. A year later, Finnegan Springs was brought into the Donovan family."
"Finnegan Springs lost his mother at a young age, but he was intelligent and studious. After arriving at the Donovan family, he received the best education and soon became Dawson Carmichael’s capable assistant. Since the Donovan Family had no direct descendants, Dawson Carmichael always treated Finnegan Springs as a son and groomed him. Furthermore, three years ago, she helped him marry Branley Sinclair, the daughter of a prominent family in Star City."
Templeton Lena used to do this kind of investigation frequently during his time at Seven Clouds Academy.
Now, investigating the Donovan family was like a walk in the park.
Families of wealth have secrets, but at least the apparent facts are hard to conceal.
Countless eyes were watching the Donovan family.
"If that is the case, then it means Dawson Carmichael has been usurped. However, it takes a significant figure to overthrow the Iron Lady like Finnegan Springs." Julius Reed pondered briefly and said, "Look into this matter thoroughly."
"Do you want to help Dawson Carmichael?" Templeton Lena asked, "With the capabilities of Seven Clouds Academy, just by standing with the Golden Dragon Swallowing the Sun banner at the Donovan family, whether it’s Finnegan Springs or any Springs, they would have to leave!"
This was confidence!
The confidence of the martial world’s lord.
A family like the Donovan Family would inevitably have connections with the martial world.
Either they funded certain forces for their use.
Or, a tremendous force stood behind them.
Now, with Seven Clouds Academy successful in two battles.
The battle at Medicine King Valley severely damaged the entire martial arts world.
Meanwhile, the battle involving Shadow Gate established Seven Clouds Academy’s dominant position.
Unless someone was tired of living, no one dared to oppose Seven Clouds Academy any further.
News of Shadow Gate had already spread all over the world.
However...
There was no reaction at all.
The powerful ones kept silent, fearing they might invite trouble.
At this point, if Templeton Lena revealed his identity, even if the Donovan Family had a hundred times the courage, they would not dare to disobey.
"As for whether Dawson Carmichael is dead or alive, it doesn’t concern me. I am not a ’Saint,’ nor do I have that much time. The day Demarco Mount holds the grand ceremony is drawing near, and my memory..." Julius Reed managed a bitter smile and shook his head, "But it doesn’t matter. That chair, no one else can sit on it besides me."
"But Miss Nelson..."
Templeton Lena hesitated to say more.
He was well aware that Julius Reed and Nelson had a close relationship, seemingly... very close.
"You should concentrate on The North Sea. Find the whereabouts of Town North King as soon as possible. We don’t have much time left," Julius Reed recalled what Tyler Thomas had said over the phone.
Isabella Warm might be going to Ghost Market in Swimming City.
Pursuing this trail, Julius Reed had already gathered quite a lot of information.
But now, it was hard to judge whether Isabella Warm had truly betrayed him.
"Isabella Warm... Bead Pulse... Grace River, Mont... the royal family."
Julius Reed rubbed his temples, a look of helplessness on his face.
It seemed none of his four maids were worry-free.
"Isabella Warm, I think we should be meeting very soon." After saying this, he walked toward the Donovan Family.
The situation with Dawson Carmichael didn’t have much to do with him.
If Nelson decided to make a move, Julius Reed would definitely help.
But he wouldn’t take the initiative.
The night in Star City was very dark.
Because it was in the north, it was somewhat colder than Gonzalez City.
From a distance, he could see the luxurious residence of the Donovan Family.
In the wealthiest area of Star City, the Donovan Family owned a tall building and a courtyard.
Of course.
This was just the office area.
Wealthy people preferred tranquility.
Many years ago, Dawson Carmichael had built a villa in the northern suburbs of Star City.
Finnegan Springs and Branley Sinclair had already left the city center and gone to the villa to rest.
But Dawson Carmichael stayed here, cleaning the courtyard.
She wiped the sweat from her forehead and straightened up to take a deep breath.
Bending over to sweep the floor for a long time made her back sore.
But just then.
She saw a pair of shoes in front of her.
Expensive leather shoes.
As the head of a wealthy family, Dawson Carmichael guessed that the owner of these shoes was not simple!
"Who are you..." Dawson Carmichael raised her head, wiping the slightly sweaty hair at her temples, somewhat surprised.
The Donovan estate was heavily guarded, and it was nighttime, how could a stranger have gotten in?
"A friend of Mr. Springs."
Julius Reed spoke with a smile.
He wanted to meet the legendary Iron Lady and see if she really was the same person Nelson had described as her foster mother.
"Finnegan Springs?"
Dawson Carmichael’s expression darkened, and she bent down to continue cleaning the courtyard.
"It’s just... a business friend. Strictly speaking, I have nothing to do with him."
As soon as the words fell, Julius Reed suddenly reached for Dawson Carmichael’s shoulder!
