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2024-12-02 14:25:00“No," Gilbert replied firmly.
After a brief pause, Gilbert slowly shook his head, sensing Theo's insincerity. This was not the Theo he once knew. "Let's see who just arrived," Gilbert remarked as a young man entered the room. The newcomer was a handsome man with a mischievous smile on his face, dressed in a dark robe and carrying a sword that seemed overly extravagant. Elegant golden lines decorated the robe, resembling a rising dragon. The massive sword he carried appeared heavy, sharp, and intimidating, adding to his heroic appearance. Observing the young man, Gilbert squinted slightly. The man was Dylan Killian, the eldest son of the Killian family in Texas City. Dylan had long harbored feelings for Azalea despite her engagement to Gilbert, and he had made numerous attempts to win her over, even conspiring with Mae Cadenn, Azalea's mother, to remove Gilbert from the Cadenn family. If it weren't for Azalea's loyalty, their schemes might have succeeded. Gilbert looked at what Dylan was wearing, and a cold shiver flashed in his eyes once again. "A suit for a major general, a guardian sword... I wonder if you truly deserve them. Are you not afraid of death?" Gilbert shouted, causing Dylan to momentarily go blank. Wasn't he foolish anymore? However, following the astonishment, Dylan experienced a renewed sense of contempt. Dave would not have respected Gilbert if he had not previously possessed significant power in the military. But all of that is now history. Gilbert's disability left him without any power or glory. On the other hand, Dylan was the eldest son of the Killian family in Texas City. Why should he fear the cripple in front of him? "Gilbert, even if you come to your senses, what can you do? You remain restricted to your wheelchair. Cadenn, what was your previous status before becoming the family's disabled dependent? Can I hurt you if I wear your clothes and steal your stuff? And in the future, I will embrace your fiancée, Azalea. What can you do to stop me? You can only watch it happen from your pitiful wheelchair. What a disgrace!" Dylan laughed as he toyed with the Guardian Sword and suddenly placed it against Gilbert's neck. Now that I have you under my control, I can do whatever I want." Dylan sneered, his eyes brimming with sarcasm and disdain. The Guardian Sword, which had accompanied Gilbert in countless battles, now rested at his neck, a symbol of his defeat. What was once a source of glory has now turned into a harsh joke.Gilbert's mind seethed with anger, but his legs were weak, barely able to support him. Seeing Gilbert's struggle, Dylan couldn't help but laugh. However, Gilbert's hand, gripping the sword between his fingers, cut short Dylan's laughter.
"Do you think you can do as you please? I am invincible in battle. Who are you?" Gilbert's voice was cold and unwavering. With a sudden movement, he flicked his fingers, sending the Guardian Sword flying out of Dylan's grasp.
Dylan was shocked to find his hands numb from the impact.
"What did you say?" he demanded, stepping forward and grabbing Gilbert's collar. "How dare you threaten me? Despite the disability in your legs, you still have these hands."What can your hands do but beg for mercy, Cadenn?" Dylan spat, his eyes brimming with disgust.
Before he could finish his sentence, Gilbert's hand shot out, delivering a resounding slap across Dylan's face.
After Dylan made his statement, there was a loud slap that threw him back, causing him to fall directly onto the table. A visible palm print slowly appeared on his face as Gilbert slapped him and slowly raised his slender right palm. "I could still slap you, you know," Gilbert said calmly, his eyes indifferent. "How dare you hit me? Do you know who I am? I am the eldest son of the Killian family in Texas City. The Killian family has a lot of money and power. Dylan exclaimed, "You are in a precarious situation." When Dylan regained consciousness, he pointed at Gilbert with his hand and vowed, "And when my guards arrive, the Killian family will make you disappear from Texas City." Gilbert's face was grim, and his tone was indifferent as he replied, "Tulle." Dylan was furious and on the verge of making a scene.Just at that moment, a middle-aged woman walked in. The woman had slanted eyes, thin lips, and an air of pride about her. This was Mae Cadenn, Azalea's mother, and Gilbert's future mother-in-law.
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We're only engaged, not married, so the Cadenn family didn't want to welcome you. In the past two years, I have endured a lot for the Cadenn family, and I have also faced criticism because of you. Gilbert's heart filled with warmth upon hearing this. His adoptive father, Lemar, once told him that not everyone around him was fake when he was in glory. True friends were those who supported you through difficult times.Gilbert, now reduced to a fool with crippled legs, found it difficult. It wasn't straightforward for Azalea to make this decision. At first, Gilbert thought it was time to leave the Cadenn family because he had just woken up. However, upon hearing Azalea's words, he couldn't help but change his mind. Gilbert had a clear understanding of love and hate. Even if he wanted to leave, he would still repay Azalea's kindness."I don't ask for much. I just want someone to help me lead the Cadenn family. I also want someone to go shopping with me—someone to protect me from the wind
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Gilbert's last name is Huxley. Could this have anything to do with the general?Upon hearing this, Mae laughed disdainfully."If Gilbert had any connection with him, I would get on my knees and beg him to be my son-in-law," Mae said sarcastically."What's his rank in the army? I don't think he holds an effortless position," Mae continued."Dylan, the eldest son of the Killian family, had a more visionary perspective than Mae."Mae clarified, "Even as an ordinary soldier, he would be eligible for pensions worth tens of thousands if he were to leave the army."All he possessed were old clothes, a broken sword, and an empty bank account. Mae noticed a box of needles and wondered if he had been involved in embroidery during his time in the army.Mae's observations initially surprised Dylan, but he soon joined her in her laughter."Yes, even a mediocre soldier would have a pension, but he seems to have nothing. Perhaps we are overthinking this."Dylan was immediately relieved and laughed.
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