Free Web NovelChapter 1992: Chapter 480: Reunion with an Old Friend, The Ones Who Slipped Through the Net (Part 2)
Gazing out at the sunset’s afterglow over the ocean, he thought of how frightened and helpless that girl must be at this moment, a fine, sharp pain arose in his heart, and suddenly a surge of strength emanated through him, buoying him, no matter how many difficulties lay ahead, he walked on with unwavering resolve.
Wait for me...
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The ship sailed alone on the sea, nightfall came, and the sea reflected a crescent moon, rising and falling with the rugged waves.
Inside the cabin, a man stood by the window, his slender and thin silhouette gradually grew into the majestic and spirited figure she remembered.
When Helian Mingyue walked in, this was the scene she saw.
Her gaze grew solemn in an instant. He, once ambitious, pointing out across the world, was a monarch of great talent and strategy, admired by all for whom the head of her Helian Family was willing to loyally follow unto death, the Helian Family values promises above all, and even across time and space, she likewise had come to follow, swearing loyalty unto death for the monarch.
The man’s profile revealed a jade-like sheen under the moonlight, more delicate and exquisite than a woman’s beauty, evoking admiration, shedding the greenness and tenderness of youth, he was stepping towards maturity.
"The ship dispatched to pick us up has arrived, Master, we should leave."
"It’s time to say farewell to her."
The man walked out of the cabin with a composed stride, to the door at the end, whispering: "Lady."
The Butler opened the door, giving the other a brief glance without expression, stepping back slightly, "The lady invites you in."
Yun Miao stepped inside.
The woman, with a brown knit shawl draped over her shoulders, sat with her back to the door in the rocking chair by the window, hearing footsteps she turned her head slightly and smiled, "Leaving?"
Yun Miao quietly looked at the woman’s silhouette: "Thank you, Lady, for your assistance these past days, if there comes a chance in the future, I will definitely repay you."
The man’s deep, magnetic voice resonated clearly in the silent room.
The woman smiled warmly, "As long as you remember your promise to me, that’s enough. Alas, I can’t keep you here, go ahead."
Yun Miao took one last look at her, "Farewell."
He turned and left with great strides.
The Butler approached, respectfully handing the teacup to the woman, quietly inquiring, "Lady, are you just letting him go like this?"
After all, the lady spent a considerable amount of money to get him, and now he’s being released without doing anything, the lady never makes a losing deal.
The woman took a small sip of tea, her voice somewhat obscured in the swirling tea vapors.
"Do you think this deal was a loss for me?"
The Butler frowned, wasn’t it?
The woman shook her head with a smile, "Whether it’s a loss or not, let time prove it."
After thinking for a moment, she changed the topic and asked: "Where is Neo?"
The Butler promptly replied: "Duke Neo is sleeping, mostly staying in his room, not going out."
The woman curled her lips: "Smartening up, huh...."
Neo stepped out of the room, seeing a young man walking towards him, couldn’t help but glance a few more times, the man’s age was very young, at most not over twenty, with extraordinarily beautiful features, at first glance as if spring apricot blossoms in April, with a gentle, soft aura greeting one, making people feel thoroughly comfortable, but the hidden sharpness in the brows added a touch of toughness, a few more shades of frosty sternness.
Yet, this face seemed somewhat familiar, hadn’t he seen it somewhere before?
Just as Neo pondered, the man calmly walked past him, spine straight, steps composed and unhurried, an invisible aura of pressure exuded from him, making Neo subconsciously tense, as if a king overseeing his territory, embodying an imposing presence that suddenly sparked an urge to bow down.
What the hell!
"Wait." Neo suddenly called out.
The man halted, turned his head, and smiled, his eyes soft as a spring breeze, enchanting those who saw him, "What can I do for you, Duke?"
His deep voice was like a luxurious cello, smooth and graceful, like spring water gently flowing through the heart.
"Who are you? How did you come to be here?" Neo scrutinized him with his eyes, this person’s calm demeanor was truly unfathomable, causing Neo to raise his guard.
The man laughed like a gentle breeze, soft like jade, "I am a guest of Lady Mindai, if I’ve offended you, Duke, I apologize."
His posture was humble and respectful.
So, he was one of that old woman’s people, a flash of disdain shot through Neo’s eyes, that old woman loved to keep male favorites, could this man be her new favorite? His looks were quite acceptable, yet the composed demeanor and the noble aura subtly revealed seemed more befitting a scion of high birth, hardly reminiscent of an old woman’s male favorite?
