By 1 P.M., William stepped out of the club, having wrapped up his talk with Edward.

During their meeting, both parties took a step back, finally ending the intense back-and-forth of the past week. The Wright family had suffered heavy losses, so the news of William agreeing to a truce came as a relief. Even someone as calculated as Edward couldn't hide his excitement and agreed without hesitation.

"Sir, your grandpa is waiting for you at the family estate," the ...