Darvis' steps became heavier as his heart beat faster. Darvis was about to turn around and leave when his eyes saw two bodyguards opening a large door in front of him."Step on in, Young Master," Matthew beckoned, ushering Darvis to enter ahead.Darvis swallowed hard. Steeling himself, he followed Matthew into the family meeting room. The room housed a lengthy table with a dozen chairs behind it. At the forefront stood a grand throne chair adorned with a carved dragon, symbolizing the head of the Luther family. The ambiance felt less like a casual family gathering and more like a courtroom.The moment the door creaked open, every gaze in the room pivoted towards Darvis.It was clear that a bunch of folks from the family had already snagged their seats, with only a lone empty chair hanging out next to Daniel Luther – obviously kept warm for Darvis.Darvis walked towards the chair. Cold sweat ran down his temples from the stares of the people who felt like they were skinning him. When D
Darvis' eyes widened. Although Darvis was still very young, he had read the history of the big families in Aristo Heights. And the biggest and most legendary among the other families was the Frost family.Now, Darvis understood why Timothy and Fabian were so angry when they heard that he had offended Benjamin. Apparently, it was because Benjamin was the last family member with magical abilities. Darvis' lips were sealed tightly. He really couldn't say anything else. Darvis' body shook violently, realizing who the person he was dealing with was."Now you understand, right, why do you have to receive punishment?" Timothy asked.Darvis gulped his saliva with difficulty as if something was blocking his throat. Darvis turned his head toward the long table where the entire Luther family sat and watched him kneel before his grandfather. He looked at them one by one as if he wanted to ask for help. However, he knew very well that there was no way anyone would help after they heard the story o
"You still have the audacity to contradict me?" Daniel glared directly into his son's eyes. "Damn it! You've brought immense trouble upon the Luther family and me, and yet you dare to deflect any blame. Who the hell taught you this cowardice?"Darvis clutched his flushed and throbbing cheeks, refraining from uttering a single word. The tension hung heavy in the air as he remained silent.Meanwhile, Daniel rubbed his face in frustration. Throughout his entire parenting journey, he rarely resorted to such a violent approach to education.Yet, he believed that the only fitting punishment for Darvis was ten lashes and a resounding slap across the face.This kid had enjoyed bullying others far too much; there were still a few lessons he needed to learn."Darvis, even before today, you've managed to stir up quite a bit of trouble with your antics involving women. This is the pinnacle, and I reckon it's high time I set some boundaries for you," Daniel stated with a serious demeanor.In that
"Oh..." Receiving a concise response that required no elaboration, Valerie felt a bit taken aback.Benjamin chuckled and added, "Is there something peculiar that you need to inquire about, Val?""Yes," Valerie nodded once. "I observed you cooking with the finesse of a master. It seems odd that you've mastered these cooking techniques as a non-expert. Did you happen to receive formal culinary training?""Well, no. Never took any formal cooking classes," Benjamin responded, casually transferring the stir-fried vegetables into the serving bowl.Valerie felt that the response wasn't quite sufficient, so she pressed on, "Then, how did you acquire this type of cooking skill?"Benjamin took a moment before replying, his gaze shifting as he mulled over his response. Revealing that his culinary prowess was mysteriously passed down through generations in the family heirloom was out of the question. Valerie wouldn't grasp the enchantment behind it, and he harbored no desire to unravel this mysti
Shortly after, a ringtone sounded."Allow me to handle this call. You go ahead and enjoy your meal," Benjamin suggested to Valerie, rising from his chair.Valerie turned her head, then asked, "Who called?"A smile graced Benjamin's lips as he simply responded, "Just an old friend."Valerie was on the verge of posing another question, but Benjamin had already risen and departed from the dining room. Sighing, she opted to set aside her thoughts, choosing to focus on her dinner instead.Meanwhile, Benjamin exited the house and made his way to the terrace. Swiftly, he answered the call, cutting straight to the point."Good evening, Mr. Luther.""Good evening, Master Frost. I'm truly pleased that you've taken the time to speak with me," greeted the voice on the other end.Timothy's hoarse voice greeted the call. Unmitigated, Timothy even immediately called Benjamin Master. Benjamin thought that Fabian might have introduced him with that title. So, he chose to take it for granted."No probl
After hanging up the call with Benjamin, the man who was sitting behind the desk without delay immediately contacted Lebron."Lebron, meet me in my office immediately," Joshua said firmly, then immediately turned off the phone without waiting for Lebron's answer.Shortly thereafter, the tall and burly man opened the door and greeted Joshua, "Mr. Wilson, do you have any orders for me?"Lebron, who was originally on the first floor of the Frost family's residence in Regal Hill, immediately got up and went to Joshua's study when he got the order to appear."There are directives from Master Frost," Joshua motioned for Lebron to take a seat across from him before continuing, "Master Frost harbors suspicions regarding the Luther family and has tasked us with conducting an investigation.""Wait, the Luther family?"Lebron was stunned. What on earth would Benjamin want to investigate the Luther family for? That was the question swirling in his head. As far as he knew, Benjamin had never had a
A black SUV came to a halt on a desolate road about a kilometer away from the Luther family residence. The Luther home stood at a considerable distance from the rest of the neighborhood, situated on a vast piece of land that served as a substantial buffer from the surrounding area."You guys are okay with walking a kilometer or so?" Lebron asked them.He had deliberately stopped far enough away because if he advanced another two hundred meters, there might be an overseer of the Luther family villa who saw them coming."No problem, captain," replied Claire, on behalf of her friends.Lebron looked around. As far as the eye could see, no one was passing by. It was so quiet that Lebron could hear the sound of birds calling to each other."After passing through this housing complex, you go straight north. Later you will find a house with a very large yard with many guards at the gate. That's the Luther family villa," Lebron explained.Claire, Jenny, and Maria nodded. The three of them got
"I don't believe this is the right decision, Claire," Jenny whispered. She continued walking, tightly gripping Claire's arm. Fear had seized her heart and mind. Don't fault Jenny for her apprehension. The reality before them was undeniably daunting."There, calm down, Jenny. I promise there won't be anything," Claire said, trying to reassure her two friends.Claire could feel Jenny and Maria's palms holding her hand starting to sweat as they got closer to the two men carrying bottles of alcohol. Claire glanced anxiously at her two friends, then sighed."Claire, they're getting closer," Maria squeaked, very quietly, as if she was afraid that the two men would hear her."When we cross paths with them, be calm. Everything will go well even if they look for trouble with us. Trust me, we're not just any women, we're trained troops!"Claire, Jenny, and Maria tightened their grip on each other as they passed by the two men. Jenny even had to hold her breath while glancing at the two men out