Initially, Arthur had wanted the four guardians to find the whereabouts of the beggar. If they found out about it, he wanted them to bring him back.But now that his younger brother, Benjamin Grey, was involved, he would have to get involved personally.It was inevitable for the two brothers to eventually fight it out over Atlas Hall.“How long do you need?”“I’m not sure.”“Why are you going?”“I can’t tell you.”“Will you return alive?”“I’m not sure.” Arthur answered his wife’s questions honestly.After her interrogation, she very much wanted to punch him to death.In the end, her thoughts were all condensed into a single word: “Scram!”Arthur stood up without feeling any anger and took his leave.For some unknown reason, Naomi Downey’s heart tightened the moment her husband walked out of her office.She walked to the window and looked downstairs to see her spouse walking further and further from the office building until he disappeared from her sight.At that moment,
“Call the boss over,” ordered the staff as he stripped off his uniform, revealing a muscular and toned body. “Why don’t you look at whose turf this is before trying to stir up trouble?”The staff thought that the man standing in front of him was crazy. How could he be so daring as to make a din here?His boss, Scott Barnes, was possibly the only prominent figure in San Francisco that had reaches across half the city. Did he have a death wish?The staff threw a punch at Arthur; it was full of vitality and strength.Arthur wasn’t at all interested in getting into a fight with someone like this. It would only lower his class.Robin Hemsworth immediately rushed forward and grabbed the staff’s fist.Crunch!Robin exerted some force, and the bones in the staff’s hand shattered.“You’re trained?” The staff had not expected them to fight back.“Oh, who dares to run wild on my territory?” Just then, someone strolled over—it was Scott Barnes.“Boss, these people are trying to stir up t
Naomi Downey rushed down and kicked her husband’s room open. Then, she picked up his quilt and threw it out.After doing so, she slammed the door shut.Even she didn’t know why she had done so.There was nothing between her and Arthur except for a title.In fact, he had already told her that he likely wouldn’t be back. Nonetheless, her feathers had been ruffled when he didn’t return home.‘Sleep!’?Naomi decided not to think about Arthur anymore and to go to bed.However, she tossed and turned. It was already three o’clock when she glanced at the clock, yet she was still wide awake.Naomi went downstairs once more and threw Arthur’s pillow and clothes out as well. Then, she returned to bed.Still, she remained wide awake at five in the morning.She once again headed downstairs and tossed her spouse’s towel, toothbrush, and toothpaste out of the house. Then, she returned to bed yet again.Finally, at seven in the morning, she was awoken by her mother’s piercing scream.Naomi
Arthur placed the piece of jade back. He had no idea how Naomi Downey had gotten hold of it, nor did he know who was trying to deal with her. However, he would investigate the matter.Arthur was already fuming.?‘It doesn’t matter how others have treated me in the past three years, and it doesn’t even matter how they’ve called me a useless matrilocal son-in-law. I can tolerate all that, but I will never allow anyone to do anything to my wife.’Naomi Donwey was Arthur’s soft spot.“Is breakfast ready?” Just then, Naomi woke up. She didn’t notice the piece of jade missing from her vanity table.“Yes, it’s ready. Eat it while it’s hot. I’m going out to settle some matters.”“Again?” Naomi glanced at her husband suspiciously. She felt that he had been behaving strangely recently.?‘In the past three years, he has seldom gone out of the house. But recently, he has constantly gone out, saying that he has matters to settle. For some reason, I feel that something is amiss.’“Forget it. It
“It’s yours just because you saw it first? You didn’t buy it, so what if I’m buying it now?” The plump lady slammed a card down on the counter. “By card!”Seeing how prideful the plump lady was, the sales assistants were naturally over the moon.Naomi had been walking around the shop for more than half an hour. Although she had tried on several pieces, she had not expressed any intention of buying any of them.She was the kind of person that sales assistants hated the most. They felt that Naomi was simply a poor woman who couldn’t afford to buy any of their products. All she wanted to do was try them on for fun.In comparison to her, the sales assistants naturally preferred an old-fashioned, rich person like the plump lady, who didn’t even hesitate before paying for whatever caught her eye.“First come, first served. What do you mean ‘I saw it first?’ It was clearly in my hands. How could you snatch it away from me?”“So what if it was? I’m buying it now. Let’s see if they want
The plump lady was getting nastier with her words.Arthur nearly exploded in anger, but he held it in.?‘It isn’t the right time for me to reveal my identity just yet. My younger brother—Benjamin Grey—is still missing, and Peregrine Hall is still in a mess.’“Little Sister, who was so foolish as to have dared to bully you?” Just then, a man with a beer belly strolled into the shop.“Hello, Mr. Queen.” The sales assistants bowed to him.This was San Francisco Business Association’s Vice Chairman, Harrison Queen.“Brother, I’m sure you won’t be able to guess who he is.” Olivia pointed at Arthur and laughed. “It’s him; his surname is ‘Grey.’ Guess who he is!”Olivia was in no hurry to let her brother take revenge on her behalf. After all, she had finally met San Francisco’s legendary celebrity, the matrilocal son-in-law—Arthur Grey. It would be great fun!“Grey? I don’t think there are any prominent families by the name of ‘Grey in San Francisco.”“Let me give you another hint. Thi
Not only was Olivia Queen ugly, but she was also brainless. Her brother—Harrison Queen—had already humbled himself to such an extent, yet she couldn’t even read the room and had even said such a thing!Robin Hemsworth sneered. “Alright, the Queen family is so great. The Queen family of San Francisco.”With that, Robin Hemsworth turned to leave without paying any heed to Harrison Queen.Harrison was so frightened that his face turned ghostly pale. He rushed up to his sister and landed a firm slap on her face.“Brother…”‘Brother has never laid a finger on me.’?For a moment, Olivia was stunned.However, her brother couldn’t even be bothered with her. With a thud, he fell to the ground before Naomi Downey. “Ms. Downey, I’m begging you. You must help me put in a good word with Mr. Hemsworth. I know I was wrong. I’m begging you.”Thud! Thud! Thud!Harrison Queen repeatedly knocked his forehead against the ground, not stopping even though blood was now dripping from his forehead.H
The young man didn’t even spare Arthur Grey a glance and simply walked into the hotel after putting away his sunglasses.Arthur took a look at the Audi A6 before walking into the hotel without saying a word.“Hello, Naomi, Melissa.” This young man seemed to know Yvette Larson and Clarine Landon well. He immediately greeted them after entering.“Wow! David Donovan, you’re back?” Melissa was so shocked that she cupped her mouth.That young man named David stretched out his arms to hug Melissa Flair. Then, he turned to look at Naomi Downey.He stretched out his arms yet again, but she took a few steps backward.“I-I’m married. It’s inappropriate.” Naomi ran her fingers through her hair.Just then, Arthur walked over. He stood behind his wife, identifying himself.David’s gaze was cold as he scanned Arthur up and down with hostility. “Naomi,, I’ve been back for three days. My mother told me about your marriage. He must be that piece of trash, right? Why didn’t you wait for me? W