Chapter 468 The Last Option

• After wrapping up his call, Christopher found himself approached by a man who wasted no time in questioning, "Was it truly Fanny?" At first glance, the man appeared unassuming yet emanated an aura of roughness that distinguished him. In the past, Christopher would have steered clear of associating with someone of his sort.
• Once, the Sanders Family held a much stronger footing, but circumstances had shifted, leaving Christopher wary of further tarnishing his reputation amid the Martinez Family's troubles. Returning to Riverdon and reintegrating into his former social circle proved to be a challenge. Christopher found himself reluctantly accepting invitations from individuals he once considered beneath him.
• While he had long placed blame on the Martinez Family for his misfortunes, recent events had him reevaluating Fanny's role in his downfall. Lost in contemplation, Christopher remained unresponsive to the man's inquiry. Sensing his distraction, the man pressed once more, "Mr. Sanders, was it Fanny?" Christopher snapped out of his reverie, responding disdainfully, "Yes."