Erick simply wanted Raegan to be happy. Since she still had feelings for Mitchel, he refrained from rushing her into any relationship or marriage. Even if she never married again, with him, their father, and her soon-to-arrive children to care for her, she would face no hardships.
Its fine. This is a mutually beneficial arrangement. Stefan wants to leave the Clifford familys registry and start his own venture. The first requirement is marriage, otherwise, his father wont release the necessary documents. Erick reassured her, You know him. He wouldnt want to hurt anyone without a real attachment, and this situation helps him.
Raegan nodded. If Stefan finds someone he cares about in the future, and if shes bothered by our past, Ill definitely help clear things up.
Erick nodded in agreement.
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Raegan stared at the window, deep in thought. Erick, do you really think we can find our mother this time?
Erick looked down. Dont worry. Well find her.
Raegan was supposed to fake a marriage with Stefan because Erick discovered that the criminal with the attempt on Raegans life at the International Banquet Center had ties to Aurora. However, the criminal was not related to the Maxwell family and lacked the Maxwell familys clan tattoo.
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In the one month since Raegans return, the mastermind had made some more murderous attempts against her. The determination to end Raegan was evident.
Ericks investigations confirmed those assassins no ties to the Maxwell family, and the past bounty on Raegan had been revoked long ago. So who was so persistently trying to kill Raegan?
Just as Erick felt at a loss, Stefan reported that the special herb Erick had him to monitor had been purchased. The buyer, however, vanished without a trace into Ardlens.
Erick was restless. That herb, Angelica Sinensis, was a signal agreed between him, Raegan, and Casey, used whenever one encountered difficulties to signify the safety for now.
Now, only that herb had been bought, and it was the agreed-upon six grams. Six grams barely covered a single decoction, clearly Caseys way of saying she was alive and in Aurora.
Erick was eager to fly to Ardlens immediately to investigate himself, but there were complications. Landens health was deteriorating, and Raegan was only two months away from giving birth. Moreover, with the continuous threat of the assassins, leaving Raegans side even for a short period was risky.
Yet, missing this clue to Caseys whereabouts might mean losing the chance forever.
The individual responsible for Caseys disappearance was incredibly cunning, leaving no trace behind. Without this clue with the herb, they would have no leads to pursue Caseys whereabouts. Lingering in Swynborough meant the risk of missing another signal from Casey.
At this critical moment, Stefan suggested a strategic plan. Given the constant threat of assassins targeting Raegan, making her presence in Aurora public seemed like a wise choice. By joining the Clifford family, Raegan would be under the protection of one of Auroras toughest clans, where born assassins would hesitate to strike.
The Clifford family was renowned for its tight security. No outsider could easily enter.
Those assassins couldnt break into the Clifford familys mansion to harm Raegan, and once they heard she was joining the Clifford family, it would signal Casey to reach out to them somehow.
Additionally, as Stefans brother-in-law, Erick could stay in Aurora to secretly look into Caseys situation and uncover who was after Raegan.
Meanwhile, Stefan would accomplish his goal of establishing his own through this marriage, breaking away from his ties as the Clifford familys heir and gaining the independence he desired.
It was a triplewin situation.
Erick pondered it over and concluded that this was indeed their best option at the moment. This plan would ensure Raegans safety and possibly help them locate Casey.
As Erick shared the plan, Raegan readily agreed, not wanting her brother to be burdened with worry about her safety on top of everything else. And with potential leads on their mother, they might finally locate her. It was wonderful.
Stefan then falsely declared that he and Raegan had already married in Alcyone, witnessed by a priest, and that a wedding celebration would be held in Aurora before Raegans due date.