Viscount Harrington's unexpected death brought turmoil and chaos to his family.
Miss Tracy finally regained her freedom, and no one restricted her outings anymore.
At the same time, however, she was plunged into grief over losing her father.
On the second day after Viscount Harrington was killed by a stray bullet, his body was buried as scheduled. Many members of the Harrington family attended the funeral dressed in black.
That evening, Tracy found herself going to the Winery and seeking out Chen Lun.
Chen Lun steeled himself and invited Miss Tracy into the Winery, letting her sit on the sofa and pour out her troubles while he listened quietly beside her.
"Mr. Jack, I don't know what to do... I'm so sad right now, but I'm also furious. Those uncles and aunts are arguing bitterly over Father's property and title as we speak."
Chen Lun was somewhat puzzled.
Only after asking did he learn that Viscount Harrington had no sons, only three daughters. Miss Tracy was the eldest, and she had two younger sisters who were still too young to understand things.
Although Tracy was fully entitled to inherit in principle, she told Chen Lun that those relatives wielded considerable power too, and they had plenty of ways to take everything that belonged to her.
Her mother was weak-willed and could offer her no help at all.
Chen Lun raised an eyebrow as a few ideas came to mind.
He now knew the location of the [Grade B Mysterious Object-Hope Workshop]. It was in the viscount's study, and he could go and get it anytime.
He might as well take this opportunity to visit and help Tracy take over and inherit everything belonging to Viscount Harrington along the way. That way, he could also get some assistance from the Harrington