Carrying The Hamilton Heir

"Strip!"

The single word uttered by the stranger generated a deep sense of dread down the young woman's spine. The way the man stared at her made her think this man has no emotions, much less remorse.

"S-strip? Y-you want me to strip? " she asked. Hesitation could be heard in her voice.

The man exploded in anger. He violently dropped his gun on top of the table and tugged his hair. The woman could see the large mark of a dragon on his arm while he was whispering something in the air that only he could understand.

"Dammit, stupid fucks! Why the fuck are my actors so stupid?! " he said in anger.

After a few moments, the man picked up the gun again and violently aimed it at the trembling girl's head. "Maybe I should just kill you, and then I could look for another one? What do you think?"

"No! Please, I will do whatever you want. Just don't kill me! " pleaded the woman. Tears were rapidly flowing on her face out of sheer fear. The man's expression softened slightly and eventually allowed the poor victim to remove the only protective clothing she had from the cold, dark night.

A few hours ago, Lily Smith was living her life to the fullest. It had been two years since she graduated college and aspired to become a successful film actress someday. How happy she was when finally, she was invited for an audition by a popular production company in Scarlet City. She was one step closer to reaching stardom when the casting agent shortlisted her for the lead role.

And then, this shit happened.

She didn't know where and how she got to that hell. The last thing she remembered, she was waiting for a cab after the audition when someone grabbed her from behind. The next thing she knew, she was losing consciousness because of the pungent smell she was forced to inhale through a handkerchief. When she woke up, the rugged face of this man welcomed her in a seemingly abandoned warehouse in god knows where.

She hugged herself trying to hide her naked body. Lily was evidently distressed. The young woman knew that everyone was destined to die. This was the reality of life that everyone had to go through. She wasn't expecting something like this when she woke up this morning. She's only twenty-two years old! If she only knew that this would be his end, she would have just stayed at home to be with her brother. She would not have bothered chasing her dream.

"What are you going to do to me?" she boldly asked her abductor. She didn't know if getting an answer would give her the peace she desperately needed or perhaps she hoped that whatever she was thinking would be contrary to what the kidnapper wanted from her.

The man answered him with a sarcastic smirk. After a few moments, his demonic laughter echoed. Lily closed her eyes. Her suspicion seemed to be right.

"Me? I won't do anything to you. But him? He will definitely be doing something." The woman's gaze turned in the direction her captor's mouth indicated. In one of the corners, the bulk of a man could be seen.

Did he kidnap another person? Why? she softly asked herself.

The darkness in the room made it impossible for the girl to see his face. Perhaps because of the situation surrounding their predicament, she no longer became observant of the things around her. What she did not know was that the following events would shock her.

"Alright, the casts are complete. It's showtime, baby! " Lily frowned at what she heard. There was a look of astonishment flashed on her face. What was he talking about?

She saw her captor dragging the other victim from the corner where he was. He was gaged but was obviously saying something based on the growl coming from him. When the piece of clothing was taken out of his mouth, the other abductee's voice echoed around.

"Just tell me how much you need! ten million? One hundred million? I am willing to give you money regardless of how much it would be!"

"You fucking asshole!" the kidnapper shouted in rage. "How many times do I have to tell you that I don't need your money! I am a student of art! I am a director and not a terrorist! " he emphatically explained. Then, he violently threw the struggling young man onto the small bed that was on the side.

The girl looked around the room where they were being held. There was a small bed on the side...and a DSLR camera was now being held by the kidnapper. What if?

"You!" he looked at the woman, and said, "Come closer to your leading man and we're about to start."

"W-what?"

"I said, get closer to your leading man! So we can fucking start!." He gave her an animal-like grin. She cried out in distress when she finally realized what he wanted to do.

Her hunch was right, he planned them to be the star in his own twisted version of sexual art!

"None of you will fucking move? Fuck! Do you want me to blow your skulls off? For fuck's sake, woman! Use your fucking brain! Do I have to spell it out for you?! I told you to go to your fucking leading man!"

Trembling, the girl stepped beside the man who averted his gaze. Perhaps, he felt a little embarrassed because her naked body was exposed to him.

"On my queue, we will go straight to the main event. Make sure that you will give your best performance 'cause I don't have much time to shoot this on multiple takes. Got that?"

No one dared to move. It was like they were processing what the demon wanted them to do. But when the demon cocked the gun in front of them, the two victims flinched. Under the dim light, Lily saw the other man's reflection.

She saw his almond-shaped eyes glimmer. He had a defined jawline brought by his square face and an aquiline nose. In hindsight, he bears a resemblance to the Italian actor Michelle Moronne and a certain Turkish actor she couldn't name.

"What, you stupid fuckers?! Will you start fucking or will I be the one to fucking shoot you?" He seemed to run out of patience.

The captive man swallowed and said, "I am sorry to tell you this, Miss, but I was left without a choice." He then took Lily in his arms and he kissed her lips.

The girl did not think that her first kiss would be from a stranger. She had been so careful when it came to the opposite sex. She never had a boyfriend at her age.

She wanted to give herself to the man that she could stay with for the rest of her life. Her dream was to remain pure and untouched upon presenting herself in her white, bridal gown in front of the altar. But now? A sob broke from her closed lips when she realized her ultimate dream was shattered.

All because of the man behind the camera.

Cut! Cut! " their captor started shouting. "YOU FUCKING CUNT! You don't even show any emotion on your fucking face! I give up! I fucking give up!"

In a rage, the man violently grabbed the gun from the table. He fired his gun, and the loud sound of the gunfire echoed the entire room.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Lily shouted in fear. She was shocked, hungry, tired, and scared! She no longer knew what she was feeling. The hatred on the kidnapper's face was obvious. It looked as if smoke was coming out of his nose because of his anger.

God, have mercy. Are they going to die?

The girl whimpered in fear when she saw the young man walking toward their captor. She frowned at him, it looks like he was trying to appease the man who made them both miserable.

What is he doing? Why is he even trying to talk to the madman? Is he out of his mind? These were the questions that were running on the young woman's mind.

"I'm sorry, director. You have to pardon my co-actor. Maybe she was just scared. Let me talk to her for a second, and I will assure you. We will give you the performance of our lives! "

"This is your last chance, son. If you will not be doing a fucking good job on this performance, I will fucking shoot you," and he looked at the woman, "and her. And then I'm just going to look for a replacement instead of this frigid bitch." He gave the woman another bad look, "Just five minutes. Then, we will film again."

The young man bowed and thanked. Then, he walked to where the girl was, quietly watching their conversation.

"Sebastian Hamilton," he extended his right hand to formally introduce himself to the confused woman. "And you are?"

"Lily Smith," she weakly replied.

"Is this your first time?"

Lily's eyes widened at Sebastian's question. Hesitantly, she nodded.

"Look, I know that this is not the setup you imagined your first time to be. But we don't have any choice. If we want to live, we need to follow this demon."

The young woman did her best to savor his every word. What he was telling her was true, even if it hurts they couldn't do anything about their situation.

"I would have to apologize in advance, Miss Smith. But rest assured that I will make this experience less horrible for you. I'll make sure to be gentle and considerate of your feelings. Let's get on with this so we can go back to our loved ones and move on with our lives, okay?"

His voice was full of sincerity. From the way he spoke, it would appear that he came from a wealthy family. It sounded like he had accepted the fact that no one could help them change their fate.

The young woman was about to give her most prized possession to someone she had only met a few minutes ago.

To a man named Sebastian Hamilton. Even though it was the first time they have met, and got to know each other, the woman felt that she was in good hands. And at least, it wasn't their captor that will defile her.

In the end, Lily blindly agreed to what was about to happen. A soft 'thank you" came out of Sebastian's mouth before he loudly said, "Director, we are ready!"

"Thank FUCK! That's what I'm saying! Let's get it on! Ready, everyone! Lights, camera, ACTION!"

Once he gave the signal, Sebastian began to claim Lily's lips once more. This time, she kissed him back. The young man paused, in his kisses. His eyes were full of questions and tenderness as he gauged her reaction.

She gently cupped his cheeks as if indirectly telling him that she was okay. That he can proceed with whatever he was supposed to be doing. Not because he wanted to but because he needed to.

They need to fuck each other in front of this vile man's content in order to see another light of day.

Lily put Sebastian's hand on her chest. She knew that he desired her, for the way he had kissed her was becoming different. Something must have happened, because the next time his lips met hers, it was more intense, more demanding.

She raised her hand and caressed the young man's hair as their kiss became more passionate. She was not an expert, but she was not completely innocent. His periodic viewing of porn in high school with his reprimanding friends helped. Somehow, she had an idea of how she should respond.

"FUCK! That's what I fucking want! Damn! Look at that! You should fucking see what you both look like!" The director seemed to enjoy the scene playing in front of his camera. "That's right! Touch her there! RIght! Oh, fuck! Damn, that looks good!"

Lily closed her mind so she could not hear the animal's voice. She focused on the sensation Sebastian was giving her.

She was responding to his every touch. It was like electricity was flowing through her core. It wasn't hard to act aroused especially with the way Sebastian was touching her naked body.

This was the most important role she had ever played. If she would not give her best, the demon might have another episode of wrath and both of them would no longer live to see another day.

The things that her body had endured were too much to back out of now. All she could do was go with the flow.

The young man slowly laid her down. The climax was fast approaching. She felt his hardness. His desire was evident as his shaft touched her thigh. However, she dared not to look at it.

"I'm sorry for this, Lily. I really do."

That was it. She felt that something inside her had torn apart. She felt a mixture of aches and pain. It was no joke that your first night really hurts. But nothing could have been more painful than the fact that her first night which should have been a good memory turned out to be a nightmare that she would never forget.

With each inward thrust, the young man repeatedly apologized. Eventually, she just allowed herself to be taken by the wave of passion that swept through her. With a few more thrusts and they reached the peak of their desire. They could only hope that the performance was enough to satisfy this lunatic.

Because if there was still a retake, Lily didn't know if she could handle it. One taste of this hell was enough.

They were both panting and sweating profusely when the deed was over. Sebastian took off his top and wrapped it around the still-shaking girl. He gave her a fleeting smile. Finally, they have finished the film that would set them both free.

"Bravo, bravo! Magnificent! Very good!" cried the mad director. He was like a child that was given a gift, for he was jumping up and down at what he had just accomplished.

"And now for the finale!"

The madman swiftly walked to them. He grabbed Sebastian and then violently kicked in between his groins. One, two, three times. Sebastian almost lost his strength. He also vomited due to severe pain and dizziness.

He was a mess.

The girl did nothing but watch the young man gradually killed by the kidnapper. He took the gun and pointed it at the whimpering man.

Lily closed her eyes. It's definitely the end and she's next!

She heard several gunshots before she completely lost consciousness.

"Lily, are you sure you're okay? I can go with you if you want. "

That was the voice of her older brother Devon. He was now inside her bedroom watching her get ready. Lily was going clubbing with some friends.

"I'm fine, Devon. I will only go crazy if I stay home," the girl replied. Her older brother sighed.

A month after her abduction, Devon asked her to stay with him as she recover from her ordeal. Although hesitant, the woman decided to agree. She immediately contacted her real estate agent and have her home listed for rent in the meantime.

"Maybe you can just let this slide in the meantime. I'm afraid-"

"Please, Devon? Can you trust me on this? I'm tired of limiting myself to the four corners of this house. I want to get my old life back."

Devon raised his hand as a sign of surrender. He didn't speak anymore and just watched her do her thing. Even though he knew her friends, he was still not comfortable leaving her alone. Her brother Devon had been paranoid since she was abducted. He was still uncomfortable every time his sister disappeared from his sight.

Lily looked at Devon lovingly. He was her only family. Their parents both died of cancer and were left to fend for their own ever since.

It had been more than a month since that nightmare happened. Their lives changed forever after that.

His older brother became more protective and overbearing. She let him be, even though she was uncomfortable at times. Maybe that was his way to move on. He blamed himself for what had happened to her.

She can vividly remember that night like it was just yesterday. It was remembering a terrifying dream over and over again. Fortunately, the police rescued them before they were killed by that psychopath. The girl remembered how her older brother wailed when he arrived at the police station after finding out what had happened to her.

He was never the same after that.

According to the investigation, that man was a serial-psycho pervert. He was a frustrated film director who never made it in the industry. It was obvious knowing how twisted his views were about art.

He kidnapped beautiful women to make the female lead of his vile films. It was said that he had a particular taste in women who are tall, white, and have long hair; things that Lily had. Thank God they survived. But unfortunately, the psycho pervert escaped, and to this day, he was still on the run from the authorities.

Lily took out her favorite purse from the dresser. She excitedly glanced at herself in the mirror. This was the first time she would socialize after the incident. She first made sure she was okay before she decided to see her friends.

His older brother Devon was still silent. He was looking at the floor and deep in his thoughts. Lily couldn't help but hug him. He, in return, stroked her hair.

"Don't worry. I can handle myself. But if it would make you feel better, you can pick me up after three hours. "

Devon's face lit up. "Really? Promise? "

"Promise!" Lily uttered while raising her right hand. "Now let me just-"

Suddenly, her sight rotated causing her to hold on to Devon for support. She felt like she was riding on a roller coaster. She felt like something was digging into her stomach. Then, the hot and sour liquid rose from her tummy. Before she could spread it on the floor, she immediately ran to the bathroom.

Bleggggggghhh !!!

Her nausea continued. The feeling was worse than traveling into the sea. Her brother Devon followed her to the bathroom and caressed her back for comfort.

When she got up, she gargled to wash the acid out of her mouth. She came out of the bathroom and sat on the side of her bed while Devon was assisting her. She was still shaking but she felt better already.

Soon, a pungent smell surrounded the room. As if on queue, the door sprang out Jane bulk.

"Oh my god, Jane! What kind of perfume are you wearing? It smells like flowers of the dead!"

Devon and Jane looked at each other meaningfully. Lily saw her older brother swallow hard while Jane covered her mouth. They both stared at her full of concern. She hated them for staring at her like that. She felt something was very wrong and she was scared to find out what. Her heart began to thud.

"What?" Lily asked nervously.

"Tell me, Lily," Devon said. "When was the last time you had your period?"

*********

The wailing heard from the Smith household was hard to imagine. Devon's cry of despair was echoing through the four corners of their home. Jane, on the other hand, was consoling him. Judging by the way he bawled, it was like he was losing his mind.

Lily could no longer cry. She was exhausted. She thought she could just forget what had happened that night. She thought she could easily move on with her life. But she was wrong. Because now, she had proof of its lasting effect on her.

At first, Lily and Devon were both in denial. After a few positive pregnancy tests, they decided to pay a visit to the hospital to make sure. The slightest hope they had was gone when the doctor uttered three words that eventually changed their lives forever.

"Congratulations, you're pregnant!"

Lily held on to her chest due to shortness of breath. She didn't see this coming. No one did. Only in the film did she see a similar scenario. It was difficult to comprehend when such a thing happened in real life. Especially, when it happened to you.

"I'm sorry, Lily," uttered Devon. He was now kneeling in front of his sister, begging. "I didn't protect you as I promised Mom and Dad. I was a failure as a brother. I'm useless! Useless! Useless! " Devon hit himself one after another. Lily felt even more sorry for her older brother's condition. S

Lily didn't waste any more time. She held her brother in a tight embrace. "It's okay, Devon. It is not your fault so stop blaming yourself. We can get through this as a family, right? "

She tried to put positivity and enthusiasm into her words. His brother's suffering was too much for her to bear. She was afraid he will lose his sanity.

Her brother needed her to be brave. She needed to stand up for herself.

Jane also approached and hugged her man. They have nothing to lean on but each other. They could do nothing. Lily's fate was sealed. Even if they repeatedly ask why God chose their family to be in this situation, they still wouldn't know the answer. It already happened. Lily could never return to her previous life.

This was her truth now, to bear a child that she didn't choose to have.

********

"Positive, Lord Hamilton. The woman is pregnant. "

The old man flinched after hearing his secretary. "A-are you sure about that, Ginny?" Hesitation filled his words.

"Yes, my Lord. I have already talked to our staff who are monitoring the girl's family. The doctor who looked at her confirmed it. "

The gentleman was not surprised by what he heard. They were the Hamiltons after all. Even the confidential agreement between doctors and patients was one of the things they could break. They certainly knew how to work things out, even the most impossible.

Lord Arthur Hamilton was the patriarch of the prestigious family of Hamiltons. At 60, he still looked strong and vigorous. His body wasn't muscular but he still looked younger than his age. From a distance, you would think he was a part of the royal family because of his form and demeanor. The truth is, he was since he came from a line of marquesses and marchionesses.

The Hamiltons were known to the business industry. They owned the largest Land Developing Company in Europe. Adding to this was the chain of fancy restaurants, luxury hotels, and cruise ships. They were also part of a royal family in Alberta which gave them portions of lands and estates to the small kingdom.

A billionaire clan indeed!

But unfortunately, they couldn't get the best of both worlds. Although they were rich in worldly wealth, heaven looked down on their bloodline.

The clan was not producing children in the latter years. Lord Hamilton and his grandson Sebastian were the last on their line. No matter how much they manipulate science, women in their clan gave birth to only one baby per generation. The youngest was Sebastian, his heir. He no longer had his parents. They both lost their lives in an accident.

At the age of thirty-five, they thought Sebastian would stop their blood flow. Unfortunately, he became barren due to the damage he suffered in his manhood after being abducted by an unknown man. Lord Hamilton's world almost collapsed after that.

But heaven worked a miracle. Who would have thought that the grief of that event would bring hope to their dying clan? The baby that the woman was carrying could be considered the greatest miracle showered upon their family!

Finally! The royal family of Hamilton already had an heir!

"Ginny, cancel all my appointments in the next 30 days. I have something important to take care of, " he ordered his secretary.

"Right away, my lord." The woman bowed her head and say goodbye. A frugal smile returned to the old man's face afterward.

He stood up and peeked out the window. He could see the view of his whole estate from his room. Staring outside, he whispered in the air,

"Wait for me, my little Hamilton. Pops is coming to get you."

"Oh man, I thought you were going on vacation for a few days?" The voice came from Chris, Devon Smith's friend and business partner.

Devon smiled, "You know me, bud. I can think better when I'm in the office and have a lot of work to do."

Chris shook his head and went toward the door. "Whatever floats your boat, man. Just in case you need a coffee buddy later, just let me know."

"I will, bud, thanks!" Then, Chris stepped out of the room leaving Devon in his solitude.

Devon smiled remembering his best friend. Chris knew what had happened to Lily yet didn't dare to ask questions more than what Devon had informed him. In return, he convinced him to take a short leave of absence o take care of his sister. This gave him the time and space he needed to heal.

And now, he was back in action. Life goes on, as others said. Other than being Lily's brother, he was also a businessman. He was needed by his company and his employees.

He was currently reading some important documents when he heard a gentle knock. Then, the door sprang out his secretary.

"Sir, someone wants to see you."

Devon frowned. "I didn't know I had an appointment this early."

"You haven't," replied his secretary. "But the man said you'll be happy to meet him once I told you he was here because of your sister."

"My sister?" uttered the young businessman. Now, he was curious who this man was. Still confused, he agreed to face the unexpected visitor. "Send him in."

Moments later, his secretary entered again. This time, she was followed by an old man. His demeanor shouted nobility seeing the way he dressed. He was posing himself with a tailored suit and a black top hat. In his right hand was a wooden cane that he was using to support his weaker leg. Behind him stood three men in uniform. Based on their black suit and black shades, they look like agents of Men In Black.

"You must be Mr. Devon Smith? " the old man uttered after Devon's secretary had left the room.

"Yes, sir," the young man casually greeted while showing up gesturing to the visitor in the seat. "And you are?"

"Lord Arthur Charles William Henry Hamilton, Marquees of the Cantonbury. I am Sebastian Hamilton's grandfather.

The young man's face showed astonishment. The old man seemed to notice what Devon was thinking so he continued talking. "In case you didn't know, Sebastian was the man your sister was abducted with."

"And what does it have to do with my sister?" he asked the old man directly. "As far as I know, they both moved on with their lives after that unfortunate night."

The man laughed slightly. "Believe me, Mr. Smith. Everything has to do with your sister especially now that she is carrying my grandson's child. "

Devon swallowed hard. He was slightly surprised by what the old man said. He didn't expect the words that come out of his mouth. More importantly, how did he find out about his sister's pregnancy when only he, Lily, and Jane knew about it?

For the second time, the old man seemed to have guessed what he was thinking. "You're probably wondering how and where I got the information about your sister's pregnancy but that doesn't matter anymore. The important thing is to talk about the welfare of the baby she is carrying. "

"I'm sorry, Lord Hamilton," Devon replied. "Why are you so interested in the child my sister is carrying?"

"Sebastian is my only grandson, the current heir to the Hamilton family. And the baby your sister was pregnant with is his only heir," he explained simply.

Devon's eyebrows creased after hearing the words. "Only heir? How can that be possible? Sebastian is a man. If he wanted to, he could have children with any woman he wanted. Why do we have to be involved in this? "

"I wish it would be that easy, Mr. Smith. But Sebastian will never have children again because his reproductive organ was damaged when they were abducted. " The young CEO was amazed at what he heard but chose to remain silent.

There was a look of sadness on the old gentleman's face. However, it was replaced by a gentle hope, "You see, your sister's child is the only hope of our dying clan. And I am ready to marry off my grandson to your sister for the sake of the baby. "

Marriage? The Marquess of Cantonbury asked for the hand of his beloved sister in marriage!

Devon wiped his face. It is no joke for a man to lose the ability to have children, especially in families like the Hamiltons. He understood where the emotion shown by the elder Hamilton was coming from. But his sister's life and future were at stake here. Would he be able to entrust it to a family he had only heard of until now?

No, he wouldn't allow it. He promised their parents that he would protect his sister as long as he could. Especially now and she will have a child born to a horrific event. Lily had nothing left to rely on except for him.

"And if I don't agree?" the young CEO had challenged. "Why do we care if your family is wiped out on the face of the earth? My sister and her unborn child's lives were at stake here. I will not allow your grandson to marry my sister just like that."

The Lord of Cantonbury did not budge. He waved his hand at the uniformed men. One of them responded by reaching for an envelope. Lord Hamilton grabbed it from behind and gently laid it on the table.

"That envelope contains all the assets and properties of the Hamilton Empire. If you think we can't- "

"I'm not selling my sister's hand!" Devon yelled. "I can raise them on my own. We don't need your money! I'm sorry but you'd better leave before I can say anything I'm sure I'll regret. "

The old man's bodyguards were alarmed by the sudden rise of his voice. One of them turned slightly to the left as if whispering in the air. He saw Lord Hamilton's hand waved slightly again. Then the uniformed men immediately calmed down.

He did not see the slightest shock in the face of the old man in his front. He remained calm. From its peaceful gaze, it was replaced by inexplicable ferocity.

For no apparent reason, he felt a mild fright of it.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Smith. I didn't want to insult your ability to support your sister. Most of all, you have impressed me with the strength of your principle. But how far will your integrity take you if it will bring harm to the people around you? If it's easy for me to find out about your sister's pregnancy, it won't be difficult for me to go through the people around you one by one. "

Devon gritted his teeth and clenched his fist. "Are you threatening me, Lord Hamilton?

"You know very well that this is not an empty threat," Lord Hamilton answered casually. "There's nothing I wouldn't do just get our heir. I'm not a bad person, Mr. Smith. I could be warm and gentle. But I could also be a demon if, in return, our dying clan would ensure continuity. Like you, I can do everything for my family. "

Devon only responded with a deep sigh. He knew what the other person could do. Lord Hamilton could even break the law. He knew that in a snap of his fingers, he and everything around him would go down if the old man wanted to.

"I promise on behalf of our clan that I will take care of and protect your sister and the child inside her womb. I will not allow anyone to hurt and oppress the girl who will save our family. Think carefully, Mr. Smith. I know you are smart. Right now, start organizing your sister's future. Especially now that your company is in a very bad situation," Lord Hamilton said meaningfully.

Devon's eyes widened at what he heard. "Don't tell me you also knew about-"

"I know everything about your family, Mr. Smith. I've done my research well. I know that your company is on the brink of bankruptcy and I am willing to help you with that. I am offering you a deal of a lifetime. If you agreed to marry off your sister to my grandson, I will make sure your company would be free from its debt and more."

Devon wiped his face with his hands. He didn't know the right thing to react. He knew that the person he was talking with had pinned his back on the wall where he no longer had another choice. He knew that if he still refused, not only he and his sister would be ruined but also the people around them.

But more importantly, his offer of helping his sinking company was a deal that was very hard to pass on!

"You don't have to decide right now. I know things were going fast. I'll give you enough time to think- "

"There is no need. Why should we prolong this matter if, in the end, I will still be forced to agree with what you want?" Devon said sarcastically. The person he was talking with smiled.

"I only worry about one thing," Devon continued. "How is your grandson? Does he know what is bound to happen between him and my sister? "

"Leave everything to me, Mr. Smith, " Lord Hamilton said. "I'll take care of my grandson."