After consoling Emma, Lucia looked at Arthur and said, "Tomorrow evening, the Gullwing estate will host a celebration for my return, and I hope you will be there."Pausing for a moment, she added, "As my benefactor. After all, you helped me immensely during my most desperate times."Arthur didn't hesitate and nodded, saying, "I will be there."After finishing their conversation, Lucia led Emma away.Emma held Lucia's hand and couldn't help but look back at Arthur. She was a well-behaved child, hoping to grow up smoothly.At this moment, Amber's voice suddenly echoed in Arthur's mind: 'Hmm, I find this Emma girl a bit strange.'Arthur: '... This sounds familiar, like something you said after meeting Lucia.'Amber: '...'Amber cleared her throat lightly and said, 'But it's strange. I just can't quite describe how strange it is!'Arthur heard that, and his eyes showed a hint of contemplation, but Amber's words were too vague, and he didn't know where to start.In a dark room illuminated
The evening of the following day, Arthur sat in the car on his way to the Gullwing family's party, organized to welcome Lucia back. Scarlet sat beside him, and it seemed she deeply loved the color red. Her outfit for the day was a bright red, and even her high-heeled shoes were no exception.They might appear ostentatious if it were someone else, but Scarlet seemed to be an exception. The red didn't make her look flashy but highlighted her intense and alluring beauty. She leaned back in her seat, her eyes fixed on Arthur as she asked, "Any guesses on who the guests will be today?"Arthur continued to gaze out of the car window, his response casual. "We'll find out when we get there."Scarlet seemed slightly amused by his response as she pouted, "You are no fun."At this point, almost everyone had uncovered the truth about what happened three years ago, including Scarlet. Upon learning everything, she wasn't particularly surprised and always felt that Arthur was not the type to be
After Lucia left, Arthur went to his seat. It was a private table in the inner area of the banquet, laden with a wide variety of dishes. The three cats, prepared by the servants, were sitting on their chairs, each in a corner, not touching each other even a bit.Crimson opened his eyes wide, looking at the feast before him, drooling as he said, "This feast looks delightful and extravagant. Can I eat?"Considering that he asked without immediately pouncing, Arthur nodded and placed some meat and fish on Crimson's plate. Crimson sat on one side, enjoying his meal, and Skyler couldn't help but say, "I want to eat too."Upon hearing this, Arthur was slightly surprised because Skyler usually didn't show much interest in such things. He couldn't help but wonder if the desire to eat was spreading.After serving another plate of food to Skyler, Arthur instinctively looked at Amber. Immediately, he received a disdainful look from him. His voice echoed, "Do you think I'll be like those tw
On the other side, Raymond looked at Arthur's group with a burning resentment. Those he had once schemed against were now living better lives than he was, and how could he not feel the hatred? He even wished he could kill them all.But of course, that opportunity wouldn't come his way now. Just as Raymond was lost in thought, his gaze suddenly collided with a figure.It was a cold, beautiful figure, none other than Jessica. It was unexpected that she had also been invited to the party today. But thinking about it, she and Lucia were close friends. Without that incident, their friendship might have remained strong.At this moment, Jessica seemed even more aloof and distant, not the kind of external coldness but something that emanated from deep within her. A lot had happened during this time, and all of it had changed her.Raymond knew that Jessica's company had continued to thrive even without him. She had just signed a contract to ensure her company's strength for three years
Raymond's shamelessness genuinely amused Jessica. She looked at Raymond and coldly said, "What do we have to talk about?"Pausing for a moment, she narrowed her eyes and continued in a chilly tone, "Or should we talk about how you schemed against Arthur, my soon-to-be husband, and Lucia, my closest friend from three years ago? Or perhaps we should discuss your two-faced nature, always coveting power but pretending to be above petty conflicts. If you wanted that heir position, shouldn't you have fought for it fairly? Oh right, your lack of competence left you with no choice but to resort to dirty tactics!"This time, Jessica truly infuriated Raymond. He despised being compared to someone, especially someone more talented than him. Even though he knew it, how could he accept the truth? Never!His eyes seemed to turn a fierce shade of red as he angrily advanced towards Jessica, speaking as he walked, "And what about you? You've known my pursuit for how many years, and now you act as i
With Lance and Scarlet both gone, only Jessica and Arthur remained on the balcony.Arthur gazed at Jessica, and Jessica was also looking at him, the sadness in her cold eyes challenging to conceal. The two stared at each other as if they had been separated for ages.Until Jessica suddenly spoke, her voice crisp and cold yet bearing the maturity of someone who had experienced many trials.She said, "Your eyes always remain so cold that it makes people hesitate to look straight at them."Arthur glanced at Lucia, who leaned against the balcony, her gaze fixed on the distant sky, and asked, "Did Raymond do anything to you?"Jessica smiled faintly and replied, "He didn't get the chance to do anything to me before you arrived. You always appear like a hero, descending when people despair." To me, you are that hero.Jessica thought to herself. She closed her eyes slightly, unsure whether she dared to face reality or Arthur.Arthur looked at her, realizing that times had changed and everyt
The banquet was nearing its end. Arthur sat in his seat with the three black cats total and content beside him.At this moment, unexpectedly, Elder Ethan approached. Arthur could understand his desire to establish a relationship with someone as powerful as him. But with Lucia also sitting here, did he think he could secure a good position?Elder Ethan seemed to pay no attention to the current situation. He held a glass of wine, approached Arthur, and smiled, "I hope nothing at this banquet has displeased you."Arthur smiled and replied, "Everything is perfect; there's nothing to complain about."Elder Ethan smiled as he shifted his gaze to Arthur's three cats. Then, he suddenly remarked, "I didn't know you had a fondness for black cats like these. In our city, people still believe that black cats are a bad omen."Upon hearing this, Arthur's three Thlu creatures couldn't help but bristle.Amber reacted most strongly and communicated with Arthur in their mental area: "Arthur, this
Crimson chuckled sinisterly, "On a cold moonlit night like this, going out at this hour, it's definitely up to no good."Arthur glanced at him, "You should be careful with your words before I lock you up in a book."Crimson quickly covered his mouth.Skyler mocked him while Amber continued to give her usual contemptuous look.After giving Crimson a disdainful glance with his arrogant eyes, Amber flew over to Arthur and asked, "Are you planning to deal with Scarlet's curse?"Arthur remained expressionless as he replied, "Do you suggest we let her die because of that curse?"Amber rolled her eyes, "That's not what I meant."After a pause, he added, "I'm just reconsidering it now. The scent of that curse feels oddly familiar."Arthur said, "Last time you had to eat your words..."Amber immediately raised her tail, "Don't bring that up again. Besides, this curse doesn't smell the same as before!"Skyler also furrowed his brows in thought, "You're right. Now that I think about it, the scen