“Um, please, be quiet.” A middle-aged officer asked Gilbert Huxley, “Where were you between eleven and midnight last night?”“At the casino,” Gilbert answered honestly.“What were you doing there?” The middle-aged officer followed up immediately, not allowing Gilbert time to think.“I was short on money, so I went to try my luck,” Gilbert replied without missing a beat.The Oleander Casino was closed yesterday. “How did you try your luck there?” the officer scowled.“That’s why I left,” Gilbert replied calmly, just as before.The middle-aged officer frowned and looked at Gilbert for a few seconds. Gilbert’s calm demeanor surprised him.“The victim, Christian Luiz, died while you were at the casino. Therefore, you are the prime suspect. Do you have anything to say about this matter?" The officer frowned and turned on the recording device.“No.” However, Gilbert only whispered one word.“Watch your attitude!”A younger officer suddenly slammed his fist on the table.“Let me tell you thi
Travis suddenly had an ominous prediction. He wasn't a fool. He wouldn't have received a promotion to his current position otherwise. A case of this magnitude did not require the involvement of NSIA.David's appearance here could only mean that he was here for someone involved in the case. Many thoughts crossed Travis's mind.Perhaps the reason David came to check the case was that Christian or Yvette knew him.Travis had millions of questions, but it didn't occur to him to think about the connection between Gilbert and David.Travis could never believe that a cripple like Gilbert knew someone as powerful as David.Hamlin was worried about the situation. If David came here because of Yvette, then Gilbert had no chance of survival. The final judgment took place at NSIA. The verdict could decide life or death.Hamlin wanted to help Gilbert, but now he was out of options."There are many people here," David commented as he looked around at everyone entering the room. Besides Gilbert and
“No, no, no. Sir, I assure you that none of that would happen. The murder suspects are undoubtedly Christian Luiz’s bodyguards.”“Very well, if you say so,” Gilbert nodded and stopped teasing Travis.Travis sighed in relief.“Someone come and take Mr. Huxley home in my car,” Travis turned around and ordered his subordinates.The department escorted Gilbert home in a car, treating him as though he had come for a day trip.Everyone in the room had mixed feelings after Gilbert left, especially the young man who briefly met him the night before.“Wow! That was so damn cool!” The young man exclaimed. He thought he could sense that Gilbert differed from others, but he didn’t expect him to be so extraordinary.It was four in the afternoon. Azalea was at one of the company’s branches. This was one of the rare occasions when Azalea left early because of a low workload. Dylan’s funding enabled the company to easily resolve all its problems in the past few days. With an alternative source for th
Texas CityAt the Cadenn family home, a young man sat in a wheelchair, snoring with his eyes closed. His head tilted to the side, and drool ran down the corners of his mouth, giving him a foolish appearance. Suddenly, he jolted awake, clutching the arms of his wheelchair, his back damp with cold sweat."Ah!" he gasped, his mind blank as the last scene of his dream flashed before him."Gilbert, you're the biggest obstacle in my plan," a menacing voice echoed in his mind."I will make you suffer and persist like a dying dog."The man in the dream, filled with malice, grated on Gilbert as if he wanted to devour him whole."Who am I? I'm...Gilbert Huxley."His eyes lost their gloom, and a cold resolve took its place. Lemar Luke, the general of the Fourth Army in the North, adopted Gilbert, an orphan. Raised in Northland, Gilbert underwent rigorous training in the barracks from a young age and enlisted in the army at 15. Known for his bravery and skill in battle, he achieved numerous feats
“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 w
In the Cadenn family, Mae had been the cruelest to Gilbert during those two years. Nothing was trivial in the army, and Gilbert's identity at the time was confidential. So, even the Cadenn family didn't know anything about Gilbert. In Mae's mind, Gilbert was just a soldier who wasn't worth the trouble. Gilbert sat next to the bed and looked at Mae nonchalantly."Mae, he has recovered. He hit me just now."Dylan could barely stand it when a disabled person ran over him."That?"Hearing that, Mae was surprised and turned to look at Gilbert. Sure enough, Gilbert didn't look like a fool then."How dare you hit Dylan? Do you know who he is?""Get out, get out of here now!"Having said that, Mae was on the verge of forcibly pulling Gilbert away.For!" At that moment, there was a clear voice outside the door."Swoosh." The Cadenn family. Dylan stopped abruptly. Mae also froze and looked out the door. The woman was tall and thin, dressed in a black professional outfit, with her black hair n
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
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.