Before proceeding to Chapter 85, you can read the following important points (I have summarized these notes because the novel has been on hiatus for quite some time):
• Lily Wilson is going to be betrothed to Zeke, a wealthy young man from Neo City.
• Previously, Zeke had visited Katherine Wilson's house and had asked for 'secret information' from Katherine.
• Lily Wilson is convinced that Zeke is not sincere, and there is a hidden agenda behind his insistence on getting close to Lily.
• Meanwhile, a few days before Lily's meeting with Zeke, Henry was invited to a closed meeting by Oliver Wood at Medium Café, the headquarters of the followers of 'The Great James' – Henry's ancestors.
However, is Zeke's plan as simple as Lily suspects?
The sound of footsteps echoed quite loudly in Lily's ears. She had just walked out of the restroom. As her ears caught the sound of footsteps resonating from the hotel lobby, Lily's heart began to race. The Royal Champillon Hotel had closed its access to other visitors, so if there were approaching footsteps, they must belong to Zeke's entourage from the city of Neo.Lily's neck felt stiff as she forced her head to turn left. Indeed, Lily's eyes widened as she caught sight of the handsome young man striding on the red carpet, followed by dozens of men in black suits.The scene resembled a procession of a head of state being escorted by elite security forces. Even from a distance, Lily could sense the charismatic aura emanating from Zeke. It was certain that Henry would be reduced to a mere speck in Zeke's presence. At least, that's what was on Lily's mind at that moment."Miss Lily, the Young Master has arrived. You should return to the Private Dining Room," a hotel attendant addresse
"Yes, Young Master, her husband will come here. I hope tonight will be the last night he's considered Lily's husband," Catherine replied, taking over the question aimed at Lily.Zeke cleared his throat and loosened his tie. After offering a warm smile, he took a seat and continued, "Mrs. Wilson, your words have left Miss Lily dejected. Well, well, what can I do to make her smile?" Zeke asked with extraordinary warmth.The fear in Catherine's heart gradually faded after witnessing Zeke's warm smiles repeatedly.Catherine playfully suggested, "How about a sweet gift? Maybe my daughter will be entertained?"Zeke furrowed his brow and inquired, "A sweet gift? Like what? A house? A villa? A car? An apartment? Or perhaps all of them?" Zeke teased with a hearty laugh.Catherine almost felt her head spinning at Zeke's extravagant offers."I'm sorry, but I...""Shh..." Zeke interrupted Lily's sentence. He then nodded gently and said, "I know what you want to say, Miss Lily. For someone as spec
"If you believe you're so exceptional, then prove your dominance!" Zeke challenged once more. From the way he presented himself, one could infer that Zeke truly possessed powers surpassing Henry James. There was nothing amiss about Zeke's abundant self-confidence; he had every reason to take pride in himself."Save your arrogance for someone else. Whatever you possess, it'll all be in vain if you showcase it before me," Henry retorted, loosening his tie. Confronted with such a situation, Henry felt the necessity to exude a degree of self-assuredness. As a man determined to reclaim his beloved, Henry had to make an indelible impression on the individual attempting to take his loved one away.Meanwhile, Zeke was not at all daunted by the arrogance intentionally exuded by Henry. "I don't have time to listen to your nonsense. Just prove your bullshit, expel me from this place."Upon hearing Zeke's challenge, Catherine felt an explosion of emotions in her mind. She flashed a wide grin and
Zeke noticed the tension on Henry's face. He smiled with satisfaction; it was only natural for Henry to be surprised, considering that only a handful of people knew about Oliver Wood. And, if Zeke did indeed know Oliver Wood, it meant that Henry James's identity as a descendant of The Great James was now in his hands.‘Who is this Zachariah Hawkins?’ Henry fell silent, lost in the questions flooding his mind."Oliver Wood? Do you know him, honey?" Lily asked, instantly snapping Henry out of his reverie. "Who is Oliver Wood?" Lily asked again.Seeing the furrow on Lily's face, Zeke grinned broadly and replied, "Your husband hasn't told you about him? Well... that's a shame," Zeke said, glancing briefly at Lily's stomach. After that, Zeke left the Private Dining Room.Henry took a deep breath and gently stroked Lily's hair. "I'll find the right time to tell you. For now, the most important thing is to rid ourselves of the potential dinner-ruining parasite," Henry said, nodding in Cather
Seeking the Kaldoria tribe survivors meant embarking on a distant journey towards a secretive island, one whose existence wasn't even marked on the world map. Initially, Henry found such endeavors incredibly daunting. Yet, he couldn't afford to rush into decisions."What if we postpone the search for Kaldoria tribe survivors until after I've secured the position of Eastland's mayor, Oliver?" Henry inquired.After strategizing agendas based on their urgency, Henry deemed it necessary to prioritize Sean Kingston's plan of handing over the mayoral position. If he were to leave after assuming office, he felt more capable of securing Lily's safety. Lily couldn't be demeaned by others, nor would she become a target for nefarious intentions.Upon hearing Henry's proposal, Oliver Wood appeared pensive, as if calculating something. He mentioned a sequence of past years, a deep breath followed."I hope my calculations aren't off, Young Master. It seems there's approximately three months until t
"In the morning, as Lily and Henry were about to leave the Royal Champillon Hotel, they noticed several hotel employees whispering to each other while casting glances in their direction. Lily suspected these employees had been influenced by Catherine and Judith's viral video."It's no wonder they suddenly ended up with a large stake in the Royal Champillon Hotel; turns out, they've been embezzling company funds! I'm sure Emerald Group won't forgive them after this!" whispered one hotel attendant to her colleague.Though spoken in hushed tones, Henry caught wind of their conversation. He turned back and waved to the female employee who had just been gossiping about him and Lily."Did you call me, sir?" asked the hotel attendant, her brow furrowed. From her facial expression, she seemed ready for Henry's reprimand."Yes, I did." Henry nodded. As the woman approached, he inquired, "I just heard you accuse us of embezzling company funds. Even while my wife and I are still here, you dare g
[Henry, despite your disputes with my mother, I want to tell you something. Do you know the wealthy young man from the Neo city named Zeke? Well, thank me for informing you about this secret. Honestly, Zeke once came to our house to ask for something that has been hidden by my mother from you. Do you want to know what it is? Reply to this message promptly if yes!]Henry furrowed his brows as he read the lengthy message from Celine Wilson, Catherine Wilson's biological daughter.At that moment, Henry was in the car with Lily, on their way to drop Lily off at the Emerald Group building. Observing the crease on her husband's forehead, Lily tilted her head towards Henry's face and asked, "What's wrong, Honey?"Henry showed his phone screen to Lily, "Your sister just sent me a message like this, what do you think Zeke might have asked from your mother?"For a moment, Henry and Lily fell silent as they pondered. Several seconds later, Henry swore under his breath, punching the car seat's si
After dropping Lily off at the Emerald Group, Henry asked Jack Robinson to drive him to the outskirts of Eastland, specifically to Medium Café.Throughout the journey to Medium Café, Henry's mind was filled with various speculations, recalling Oliver Wood's words from their previous meeting.Oliver Wood had once shared that on the day he was released from prison, the first thing he did was search for traces of the Kaldoria tribe in history books worldwide.Unfortunately, no history book recorded the existence of the Kaldoria tribe, despite Henry's late father explicitly instructing Oliver Wood to find Kaldorian survivors.The absence of Kaldoria tribe discussions in history books led Oliver Wood to suspect intentional erasure by certain parties. If Oliver Wood's suspicion was correct, it meant there was a significant connection to the Kaldoria tribe that certain individuals wanted to keep hidden from the outside world.Related to this mystery, Henry had previously shared his thoughts