Chapter 7

The marriage deal between the Clarke and Watson families was no small matter, with a sizable amount of money and interests on the line. The Clarke family was down to just Martin. Though their glory days were long gone, the family's deep roots and legacy were still alive.

From the moment Martin turned fifteen, it had been a full decade of non-stop vigilance. He was forced to keep an eye out for the circling sharks, greedily sizing up the Clarke family's wealth, while never letting his guard down against backstabbers lurking inside the Clarke family itself.

Everyone was sure he…