The Truth about the Oath

"…Why don't I know about this?" There was a hidden accusation in George's tone.

But Cynthia had a more urgent issue at hand now, "What does ending the oath even mean?"

"Cynthia…" George warned, hearing the eagerness in her voice.

She acted as if she didn't hear him and directed the question to her father in law, "Robert, please tell me right now, what binds our two dynasties together?"

"Dad…" George pleaded, "I don't think now is the right time for this,"

Henry pushed himself up with two hands on what used to be his meeting table back in the day feeling offended by his brother, "I'll take my leave then,"

"Sit down, son, this concerns you too," Robert said with a clear voice that rang around the room. Once Henry was back in his seat, the father took a deep breath and looked at Cynthia, "Did you know that your family was the first real political powerhouse in this country?"