The following day, in a secluded garden at a villa on the outskirts, the cheerful laughter of a little girl echoed."Grandma, the rose I planted bloom. They are as pretty as you!" The noble and elegant middle-aged woman smiled at little Emma's child words and affectionately stroked her head, eyes filled with love and indulgence. In the distance, sitting on the swing in the garden, was a gorgeous and exquisite young woman. She quietly watched the her mother and her daughter playing together, the lips curving into a gentle smile. She was Lucia, Lucia Gullweger, who had had one night stand with Arthur by accident. Just then, a servant's voice interrupted the serene atmosphere."Miss, Elder Ethan requests your presence." Lucia frowned slightly and thought in mind."Why is he here?" She had ever been supposed to be the heir of the family, as her father was the eldest son. However, everything changed after the incident three years ago, and she was stripped of the inheritance rights.
Arthur opened his eyes from within his world. With his legs crossed and his hands resting on his knees, he was in cultivation through the silver ring on his finger.It was a precious ring that proved his identity as the heir of the Hastings. Only his blood could activate it, making him the rightful successor of the family.Just a moment ago, the ring had trembled ever so slightly for times.In his mental world, he felt a little nervous like something was slowly slipping out of his control.Right at that moment, a sudden knock on the door sounded.Arthur frowned a little. He had instructed Scarlet that anyone who wanted to meet him must notify her first. However, he hadn't received any call from Scarlet.He didn't like things out of control, making him feel like everything was getting out of order.Nonetheless, Arthur suppressed his temper. From the knock on the door, he could sense that the person outside was in a hurry.He gave a faint smile and spoke softly, "Come in."The door
Arthur and Bella arrived at the company twenty minutes ago, which seemed ordinary amidst this city center.Arthur looked at the company before him, his face calm and unwavering. It was as if he was about to face danger to save someone who wasn't even himself.Bella looked at Arthur, not understanding why her older sister entrusted her safety to someone like Arthur.Before coming here, she always thought a team of bodyguards would accompany Arthur. But no, reality proved that he came here alone.Bella hesitated for a moment. Arthur's voice suddenly resounded: "Stay in the car and wait for me. Don't go outside; it's dangerous."He opened the door, preparing to step out of the car.Bella seemed to be awakened by Arthur's instructions. She looked at him, somewhat startled, following his figure.She instinctively asked, "Can only you really save my sister?"But at this moment, Arthur had already stepped outside, and the car door closed.Bella could only see his tall figure through the dark-
In the official vehicle they used to come here, Bella looked at Scarlet worriedly, "Are you alright, sis?" Although still scared, Scarlet quickly reassured Bella, "I'm fine." She then glanced at Arthur and added, "Thank goodness for Arthur." Bella also reacted now. She had been too excited to see her sister and had even forgotten to thank Arthur. Thinking of this, Bella felt slightly embarrassed as she looked at Arthur and said, "Thank you so much for saving my sister." Still looking out the car window, Arthur shook his head and said, "It's nothing big. It's what I should do." Bella didn't quite understand, but Scarlet remembered their deal. Arthur had promised to handle all the dangers for her, allowing her to focus on her business, and today's events proved that he could deliver on that promise. With that thought in mind, Scarlet's expression turned serious, and her heart, which had been in turmoil due to the kidnapping, became much calmer. She looked at Bella, and Bella sen
The driver stopped at the Bauhinia Hotel, where Arthur was staying. Arthur got off the car, and Bella and Scarlet followed behind him.Arthur looked at Scarlet and said, "Go back and focus on your training. The martial artists I've arranged for you will arrive soon."Scarlet nodded in response, "I won't disappoint you."Arthur nodded and then left. He wanted to return to continue his training, as Bella's interruption made him uncomfortable throughout the process.After seeing Arthur's figure fade into the distance, Bella suddenly looked at her sister and whispered, "It seems like he's quite annoyed."Hearing this, Scarlet couldn't help but chuckle a bit. She remembered what Arthur had instructed her: anyone who wanted to meet him had to go through her first. Scarlet thought to herself that she would apologize to him later.The two sisters returned to the car, and the vehicle rolled back to their villa. On the way back, Bella suddenly asked, "Sister, who saved me that day?"It had onl
On the morning of the following day, Arthur returned to the Smith family home dressed in an elegant suit. At present, without saying a word, everyone was probably assuming he was Scarlet's lover. He paid no attention to those foolish rumors, though they did save him from pretending to be poor in front of others. This made him much more at ease.Adorned in expensive attire, exuding an air of arrogance and composure, Arthur stepped out of the taxi. He looked ahead, where Mrs. Smith had given him the address. It was a single villa within a wealthy neighborhood. Though it might not appear significant, one should know that acquiring a house in this area was no easy feat. Not only did one need to be wealthy, but they also had to possess a particular reputation within high society.In the past, before he established his career, the Smith family was already quite well-off, but they lived in a different area outside the suburbs. Arthur glanced at the villa before him and couldn't help b
By this time, Mr. Smith realized that he had been exposed. He immediately adjusted his expression, furrowing his brows and looking at Arthur, saying, "Arthur, I don't understand what you're talking about."Mrs. Smith, standing beside him, also put on a pitiful face and said, "Arthur, how could you falsely accuse us like this?"While Will, standing on the side, stood up angrily and said, "How dare you say that? My parents raised you too!"Then he turned to look at Mr. and Mrs. Smith, extremely angry, and said, "Have you seen it? Right from the beginning, I said we shouldn't have taken him in. We should kick him out of the house right now!"Mrs. Smith looked sad and said, "Will, you shouldn't say that. After all, Arthur is your older brother."Arthur looked at them, one playing the villain and the other playing the innocent, and couldn't help but laugh.He scoffed and said, "You should consider yourselves lucky for having me, a servant, bring wealth to the Smith family. You wouldn't ha
"Swoosh!" That was the sound of the curtain being pulled aside from outside.Arthur withdrew his gaze from the glass door and turned to look at the person who had arrived.Raymond was dressed casually, and upon seeing Arthur, he seemed taken aback. "Just came for a cup of coffee," he said.Arthur understood what he meant by referring to his luxurious and expensive suit. He chuckled and explained, "Just had some business to attend to."Raymond nodded, pretending to look dejected. "I don't know if you've heard, but Lucia is getting married. She's about to be married off."Arthur stirred his coffee cup and nodded, "I heard the news from Scarlet."Raymond seemed surprised and asked, "You and Scarlet..."Arthur squinted slightly and cut Raymond off, "Scarlet and I are not what people think. She's a good girl, don't pay attention to those silly rumors."As soon as Arthur finished speaking, Raymond was almost furious but burst into laughter, "You care about Scarlet so much, yet I haven't he