"What's going on?" Louis asked for the second time, and Ace had just woken up from a dream this time. He looked at Louis and said, "Nothing, just thinking about some things suddenly."Louis raised an eyebrow, "Related to the Adel family?"Ace immediately frowned and asked, "Why do you feel that way?"Louis wanted to laugh aloud, "You're making it so obvious; I can't help but feel that way."Ace felt it was true. He had acted differently since he heard about the Adel family party.But he still retorted, "So what does that prove?"Louis chuckled and said, "I'll always stand by your side."Ace couldn't help rolling his eyes, "Even if I do something wrong?"Louis shrugged, "That's something to think about."Ace immediately rolled his eyes and looked at Louis as if he were looking at a con artist.Louis looked back at him and said softly, "But I feel a fool like you can't possibly do anything morally wrong either."Ace immediately snorted, muttering, "Acting like you know everything..."B
Mrs. Adel leads the way onto the stage. Louis notices that the attire of Adel's family is remarkably uniform, mostly in shades of white. It seems that clothing is a status hierarchy, with higher-ranking individuals adorned in more elaborate and intricately embroidered white garments. These patterns, embroidered with gold or silver thread, shimmer under the dazzling lights like a myriad of stars, exuding exquisite beauty.Behind Mrs. Adel are two young women. Though their dresses are elegantly designed, they lack the intricate embroidery seen on the higher-ranking individuals. Their status is not as prominent, perhaps assigned different roles on the stage.Mrs. Adel approaches the microphone. Each step she takes is graceful and beautiful. Sitting beside Louis, Ace gazes at Mrs. Adel and remarks softly, "If her inner demeanor matches her outward appearance, that would be quite impressive."Louis glances at Ace discreetly but remains silent for the moment. Mrs. Adel's voice resonate
After finishing a meaningless conversation with Emma, Louis realized that Elena and Mrs. Adel had disappeared from the party. He stood up, looked towards the Hermes crowd, and said, "I'll talk to Elena for a bit." He informed them without any intention of asking for their opinions.With those words, he left, and Ace watched Louis's departing figure, his eyes filled with thoughts, even a hint of hesitation. At this moment, Louis had reached an outdoor balcony prepared by Mrs. Adel for the party. The lower area was still lively, strengthening relationships, and it was evident that no one would appear here; it was mainly deserted.Louis climbed the stairs, exerting a bit of effort. He genuinely disliked his current appearance; climbing stairs was becoming so slow. However, he quickly reached the balcony. It was adorned with many white roses. Two chairs were placed in the right and left corners, clearly for resting.At this moment, Elena was sitting in the left chair, her eyes fixe
As soon as Louis finished speaking, Ace's expression became less friendly. Louis, in turn, was taken aback, unsure of what he was imagining, and Ace's face became even more challenging to read.He looked at Louis and spoke lowly, "Is this the only way you can think?"Ace's voice cut through the discussion between Louis and Emma. Louis looked at Ace and asked, "So, in which direction do you think I should think?"Ace remained silent, not uttering a word.Louis looked at his stern face, temporarily suppressing the smile on his lips, astonished, and said, "You come from the Adel family, and you're not their son-in-law?"Ace nodded slowly.Louis looked at Ace, feeling that his current mood couldn't be described with astonishment anymore; it was more like shock, a wordless shock!He looked at Ace as if wanting to confirm again, "A son born into the Adel family."Ace nodded slowly, "The first case in history."Ace felt fortunate that Louis didn't even consider anything about his gender, as
"What are you thinking?" Ace's voice echoed, causing Louis to startle slightly.He looked at Ace, who warned him, "Getting lost in thought during a mission is not a good thing."Louis exhaled, saying, "I'm always vigilant around here."He was just pondering. The woman had sent the wrong person to find Elena, indicating she hadn't returned to the castle for a while. But it was too late now.Perhaps Elena was lost somewhere, or she had realized something."I'm just worried about Elena; maybe Lady Adel has figured something out," Louis said in a low voice.Ace, indifferent, commented, "She'll be dealt with soon, then."Seeing Louis frown, Ace quickly added, "Not to that extent. Elena's status as the heir was only announced today. Even if Lady Adel is crazy or ruthless, she won't handle Elena immediately."Louis, hearing this, didn't bring up the matter again.He looked at Ace and asked, "Alright, what's our next plan?"Ace replied slowly, "We'll go deep into the castle and then stop at
Ace quickly ran after Louis: "What on earth are you planning to do?"Louis swiftly replied, "This tunnel is reserved for members of the Adel clan. If someone from the clan leads us in, it should be fine."Ace raised an eyebrow, "And you're counting on Elena's help? You think she'll assist you?"Louis smirked, "She'll recognize me."Ace couldn't fathom where Louis got such confidence, but he had no choice but to follow Louis's lead.At that moment, Louis suddenly stopped, turning to look at Ace with eyes that seemed to shine.Ace felt a shiver down his spine, looking at Louis suspiciously, "Why are you looking at me like that?"Louis chuckled, "Have you forgotten? You're also part of the Adel family."Louis paused, and Ace widened his eyes in apparent shock. Louis continued, "..."Ace seems to have forgotten. Understandably, he hasn't lived as an Adel for nearly twenty years.Louis looked at Ace, saying, "Focus your strength now and show that you're an Adel."Ace was uncertain about ho
Everything happened too suddenly; Louis hadn't had a chance to react when Elena was pushed into the water by Mrs. Adel. Unexpectedly, she could be so ruthless. Louis only managed to look at Ace and instruct, "Protect Elena, no matter what, don't reveal yourself."Ace grinned, but Louis didn't give him a chance to object or resist. Louis frowned, speaking in a low voice, "This is an order." Ace could only remain silent, following Louis's instructions. He knew Louis was thinking about him. Previously, Mrs. Elena allowed him to survive because he was young and wouldn't cause much trouble. However, it would be a different story if he had grown up and attempted to infiltrate the Adel house. They couldn't be sure if Mrs. Adel's abilities would affect him.Meanwhile, Elena was struggling wildly, seizing the opportunity to kick Mrs. Adel in the leg, causing her pain. Mrs. Adel roared in agony, loosening her grip. Taking advantage of the situation, Elena ran. She was panting heavily,
At this moment, Mrs. Adel's face had become highly unpleasant. She looked towards Louis, who was entangled in those vines and unable to break free. Her face was filled with rage, undeniable; she seemed ready to tear into Louis immediately!"You seem quite confident in your strength, huh? How does it feel to taste defeat?" Mast gritted his teeth, saying nothing.Mrs. Adel chuckled and continued, "No answer? Truly hard to teach, so I'll make you more manageable."Before Louis could grasp Mrs. Adel's intentions, the vines threw him into the water. The water's serene surface belied the indescribable pain as if it permeated his skin and relentlessly gnawed at him.At this moment, Mrs. Adel's voice echoed, "Because you don't belong to the Adel clan, you'll experience a bit of pain." However, the pain she spoke of wasn't just a bit.Louis furrowed his brows, his mind gradually becoming blurred.Suddenly, he squinted slightly as a bright light emanated from beneath the water, capturing hi