Chapter 497:

Theophilus chuckled and responded: "It's just a meal, why be so tense?"

Natalie bowed her head and whispered: "Do you, do you know why?"

"You've said Clarence and Ernesto are here. Guess if I know why you've invited me?" Theophilus looked at Natalie with a teasing expression.

Natalie's face immediately flushed red, and she said: "Thank you, Third Young Master, for your help."

"No need to thank me. I agreed to show up for you but also had my calculations." Theophilus said indifferently.

"Just follow my lead when we enter the party."

"Ok, I will follow your instructions." Natalie nodded in response.

Then, Theophilus led Natalie and a few Azure Dragon-Guards up to the third floor of Ethereal Nexus, to a private and elegant room.

"Miss Natalie, you've arrived."

As soon as Clarence saw Natalie, he squinted and stood up, but his face darkened immediately upon seeing the man beside her.

"It's you! Theophilus! What are you doing here?" Clarence expressed his displeasure.

Ernesto, sitting next