The Thlu were genuinely excited. Crimson said, "Really? That's great!"It was always being looked down upon by Amber and Skyler, which made it feel extremely angry and frustrated. It was undoubtedly the strongest among them, but just a little slow-witted!Skyler was also a bit agitated. It was truly fed up with being together with such a loud and short-minded person like Crimson.Amber, on the other hand, always seemed smarter than the rest, which made it feel utterly disgusted.Among the three Thlu, Amber was probably the quickest to regain composure and clarity. It looked at Arthur and said, "You don't seem like a good person."Hearing this, the other two Thlu quickly turned to look at Arthur, their expressions filled with suspicion and anticipation.Arthur couldn't help but laugh, "You say that will make me sad."Amber shuddered and said, "What is your purpose, after all?"Arthur hesitantly replied, "I want you to form a pact with me."At this moment, Crimson was the first to ob
Lucia was not returned to the Gullwing house but was brought to a remote location. She was confined in an old room covered in dust, obviously long abandoned. Sitting on the bed, it was the cleanest spot around.Everyone else had left, and only Raymond stood outside the room, smiling as he looked at her. Lucia lowered her gaze to the ground, her eyes devoid of light, as if nothing could stir her anymore.Raymond smirked at her pitiful state. "You needn't worry. You won't be staying here for long. The wedding has been rescheduled for three days from now. Prepare yourself."Lucia remained silent, not responding to his words. Raymond continued, "You better stop thinking about running away. Otherwise, I'll marry your daughter to the Henry family in your place."Lucia suddenly lifted her head, her eyes filled with resentment as she glared at Raymond. "You despicable creature! Even if I die, I will never forgive you!"Her words did not anger Raymond. He chuckled and said, "Oh, perhaps y
The servants immediately lifted Lucia's trailing gown to support her movement. She sat in front of the mirror, and her lips pursed tightly, her eyes cast down, unable to decipher the thoughts behind those beautiful eyes.She thought about many things, her youth, her doubts, and even Arthur, accompanied by an overwhelming sense of hatred. She recalled Raymond, the elders who always pretended to be kind but were more ruthless and decadent than anyone else.Right at this moment, Elder Ethan's cold and stern voice echoed, "Emma is doing very well. She even says she misses you."If she didn't comply with what they wanted, she couldn't imagine what fate awaited Emma.Lucia pursed her lips, finally mustering the strength to stand up and walk outside. She followed Elder Ethan onto the wedding carriage, heading towards the grandest wedding hall in the city where the ceremony would occur.The carriage swiftly rolled to the wedding hall, already filled with distinguished guests, all of whom h
The wedding guests were all astonished by the sudden appearance of this uninvited guest.Asta was particularly furious. He stood abruptly and yelled, "What are you all standing there for?! Stop him!"His hired bodyguards finally sprang into action and rushed toward Arthur. But Arthur's guards were not ordinary either. They were the most elite guards he had trained. Though they lacked special powers or magic, their physical strength was undeniable. They had been meticulously selected from the best candidates and subjected to rigorous training.Of course, the haphazardly hired guards from Asta's side couldn't compare to them. In no time, Asta's guards were defeated by Arthur's team.Arthur himself had already reached Lucia. He looked at her tear-stained face with a mixture of complex emotions. He knew Lucia as a strong woman who cared about her appearance. She had been designated as the heir to the Gullwing family from a young age. Lucia rarely showed emotion in Arthur's eyes, a
Despite the current thoughts of those in the ceremony, Arthur held Lucia's hand and walked outside.He could understand that Lucia probably didn't view him favorably. He let go of Lucia's hand and turned to her, saying, "No matter how you feel about the past incident, I hope you understand that we were both victims on that day. And right now, I'm rescuing you from an unwanted marriage. I hope you won't resist or cause trouble, for your and Emma's sake."His words were delivered with a business-like tone. However, Lucia instinctively relaxed a bit. She could guess that Arthur must know about Emma's existence, so he came to rescue her. Raymond's words from that day had always lingered in her mind.But she didn't expect Arthur to come and save her. She felt a mild surprise, to be honest.Lucia slightly lowered her head and followed Arthur in silence. They got into a car, and Arthur instructed the driver to take them to his estate. Lance and the selected martial artists arrived in th
Lucia looked contemplative, shaking her head as she spoke, "I can't remember anything from that night. When I woke up, everything was already like that..."Upon hearing this, Arthur couldn't help but ponder for a moment. He couldn't blame himself for overthinking, as Lucia's feelings were similar.What exactly happened on that day? Was it just a simple plot to control the Gullwing family, or was something deeper involved?These questions swirled in Arthur's mind like a haunting specter. He furrowed his brow slightly, trying to dispel the chaotic thoughts.He looked at Lucia and said, "You're tired too. Go rest in your room."Lucia hadn't moved yet. She looked at him hesitantly, with a hint of uncertainty.Arthur raised an eyebrow, "I told you I won't harm you."Lucia quickly shook her head, "No, I mean Emma..."Arthur understood what she meant. It might be the first time Lucia was this far away from Emma, and a mother's worry for her child was entirely normal.He sighed slightly a
Emma ran after the strange white flame, not knowing what it was, but she knew it wouldn't harm her and could help her. She heard footsteps behind her, confirming the two men were chasing her. Emma was terrified, trying to run faster, but her tiny legs couldn't match the strides of the adults.Her hair was grabbed in no time, and she screamed, falling backward. The man looked at Emma cruelly, "You dare to run, huh?" Emma looked at him, her face in pain and fear, tears welling up.The man didn't hesitate, throwing Emma to the ground, and she immediately got covered in leaves and dust. Emma tried to sit up, her eyes wide, tears blurring her vision. The man lifted the gun, sneering, "Die!"A blinding white light suddenly appeared before he could pull the trigger, making the gunshot miss. Emma closed her eyes, trembling, but the expected pain never came. Instead, there was a "Phish" sound as if something heavy had fallen to the ground.Slowly, Emma opened her eyes, only to see a br
Emma was carried down in no time, and the servant followed her with a respectful demeanor. She was dressed in a beautiful princess dress, her big, bright, and agile eyes stealing glances at Arthur.At this moment, Arthur suddenly glanced at her. Emma immediately panicked and lowered her head. Arthur looked at Emma and said, "Have breakfast, then I'll take you to meet your mother."Emma looked at Arthur in astonishment, even forgetting her fear.She looked at him, asking, "Can I meet my mother?"Arthur continued to focus on the work in his hands, not answering Emma. However, Emma didn't feel disappointed.She quickly finished her breakfast, eagerly anticipating when Arthur would take her to see her mother.Arthur stood up and looked at Emma, saying, "Hurry up."Emma immediately jumped out of her seat and walked towards Arthur. Arthur thought that Emma was tiny, and she looked like a tiny doll standing before him. Even if she reached out, she couldn't hold his hand. And since his