Chapter 1382 - Chapter 1382 Chapter 1382 Their Pronoun is Kindness
Chapter 1382: Chapter 1382: Their Pronoun is Kindness Chapter 1382: Chapter 1382: Their Pronoun is Kindness “After his wife passed away, Robert Powell never remarried, despite gentle coaxing and strong pressure from Madam Powell. As he aged and his only son, Jacob, prepared to inherit the title, Madam Powell ceased her efforts.”
A complex expression appeared in Caleb Mamet’s eyes, “So, Lady Powell was…”
“Nina Hughes,” Sean Price lowered his gaze.
Caleb Mamet let out a snort, “Just as expected.”
“There’s more…” Sean Price paused momentarily, “Jacob Powell is a vegetarian, which isn’t too strange – everyone has their beliefs. But I heard he even specifically invited an exorcist to his house to perform rituals and would go into secluded retreats to pray for blessings every month.”
A cold smirk appeared at the corner of Caleb’s mouth as a playful glint flashed in his eyes.
“Jacob Powell’s public explanation for this is to pray for blessings for his deceased mother and his sickly sister. However, from what I gathered, the rituals he had performed were not for prayers but… for the deliverance of souls.”
“To deliver the souls of the dead?” Caleb Mamet suddenly looked up.
“Yes,” Sean Price was very confident, “Jacob Powell ordered them to deliver the souls of the deceased, yet they were unsure who the person was. It could be his mother, but I have a feeling something’s not right. After all, Jacob Powell’s mother passed away when he was quite young and their emotional bond wasn’t very deep. It’s not like he needs to conduct a deliverance every year, and besides…”
In Cotal culture, the souls of those who died naturally do not require deliverance. The kind of soul deliverance Jacob Powell conducts yearly is usually for those who left the world with resentment and unwillingness. However, who among Jacob Powell’s circle had departed in such a state?
Sean Price pondered, “I somehow feel that Jacob Powell might have killed someone, and it’s guilt and remorse that make him pray for blessings, perform rituals every year. Yet, he has an impeccable reputation as being gentle, courteous, and not someone capable of harming others.”
“What’s Robert Powell’s reputation like?” Caleb Mamet asked.
“The Powell family is a noble Yittaland family, and Robert is a distinguished earl. Outsiders wouldn’t dare discuss him recklessly. Word has it that Robert and Jacob, both father and son, are renowned for their mild temperaments and kind-heartedness.”
Kind-hearted?
Ha!
This made Caleb Mamet think of Wayne Reiser. He too was considered a kind-hearted person by outsiders, but behind closed doors, he was capable of all kinds of wicked deeds.
Whether the Powell family truly wore a facade of hypocrisy or genuinely was as Sean Price described remained to be investigated.
Sean Price added, “Not only that, but Robert Powell is also a passionate man who spoils his wife dearly. Though she has been dead for years, he has never remarried. Many noble ladies, knowing his deep devotion and esteemed status, are vying to marry him, but he has turned them all down.”
“Robert Powell isn’t impressive in the business world, and Jacob is just average. Still, given the Powell family’s status and the powerful influence of its centuries-old nobility, they can lead comfortable lives without relying on any industry.”
“Their good reputations don’t stem from their abilities or talents, but from their refined, gentle manners and kind-heartedness, which has earned them the adoration of many women.”
“Jacob Powell is similar to his father, treating people with respect and humility. He has no bad habits and is considered a breath of fresh air among the Yittaland’s young nobles.”