Free Web NovelChapter 2579: Chapter 2579: Inquiries
Julius Reed was unaware that his whereabouts had been inadvertently exposed.
He was even more unaware that Lillian Tompson would actually come in person.
On Demarco Mount, there was a war without smoke unfolding at this moment.
Women gathering together, especially amongst rivals in love, rarely coexist harmoniously.
Fortunately, with Hiddy presiding, the Demarco Mount did not descend into chaos.
But as a woman who truly once betrayed Julius Reed, Lillian Tompson’s situation was evidently very difficult.
Thankfully, her ties with Shadow Kims were good, allowing her to discover Julius Reed’s whereabouts immediately upon receiving a call from her disciple.
On Demarco Mount, Hiddy was undoubtedly the leading figure.
Whether in Julius Reed’s heart or on Demarco Mount, even among the 2.5 women who had been involved with Julius Reed, Hiddy was one of them.
Neson was not on Demarco Mount and had no conflicts with these people.
Even Long Dance posed no threat.
When tallying things up, aside from Eliezer Pine who was temporarily absent, there was significant tension between Lillian Tompson and Grace River.
Crucially, Isabella Warm, who had major conflicts with Lillian Tompson in the past, now sided with Grace River.
Lillian Tompson was isolated.
Every day on Demarco Mount was like sitting on pins and needles.
Fortunately, Hiddy maintained control, so on the surface things seemed harmonious.
However, Lillian Tompson knew very well that if she did not do something to change her current situation, her chance to rise on Demarco Mount in her lifetime was nonexistent.
After instructing Shadow Kims to keep secrets multiple times, Lillian Tompson came discreetly.
The reason she gave Hiddy upon leaving was that her disciple was in danger.
She came to lend a hand.
Lillian Tompson had many disciples early on; everyone knew this.
But what she never imagined was that as soon as she left, Isabella Warm went to the research room on Demarco Mount.
"Are you around?"
Isabella Warm knocked on the door.
"Come in." Shadow Kims sat on the comfortable boss chair, behind him stood several members of the Funeral Alliance.
This place was a research room specifically constructed for him by Julius Reed, at great expense.
The personnel were all personally selected by Shadow Kims.
At this moment, he was staring blankly at a string of data on the computer.
Since returning from the southeast, he had been studying the Blood Soul Emperor.
And yesterday, upon learning the secrets of the Blood Soul Emperor and the Emperor Azure River, he redoubled his efforts in research.
In this world, probably only Shadow Kims could blend theology and science together for study.
"Nether Emperor." Isabella Warm carried a bottle of Maotai and walked with a smile to Shadow Kims’ side, "Busy?"
"It’s alright, just helping the Holy Master." Shadow Kims inquired curiously: "Miss Warm, what brings you here?"
Shadow Kims knew that Julius Reed had a strong fondness for Isabella Warm.
But ever since he arrived at Demarco Mount, besides Lillian Tompson, no one seemed to come around.
It was mainly some military officers who frequently asked about the Holy Master’s situation.
Today Isabella Warm came, and with Maotai? She definitely had something.
"Nothing much, just thought you’ve been quite busy lately, so I came to see you." Isabella Warm very graciously opened the Maotai and reached for the cup on the table. freēwēbnovel.com
"Don’t! You’re serving the Holy Master; if Julius Reed finds out and kills me, I’d truly suffer a loss."
Shadow Kims quickly took the Maotai and without hesitation, took a sip.
"Go ahead, what’s the matter? As long as it doesn’t violate principles."
Shadow Kims was perceptive; having lived long, and being one of the former bosses, he naturally knew Isabella Warm sought something from him.
"Actually... nothing much, just wanted to chat with you." Isabella Warm smiled warmly, drawing closer naturally: "I recall Lillian Tompson had many disciples, why did she suddenly go to save her disciple today?"
"Well..."
Shadow Kims paused mid-drink, feeling the spice.
当然, drink Maotai and you’ve got to do things for people.
"I promised Lillian Tompson I’d keep it confidential." Shadow Kims slowly stood up, chuckled, and said: "Sorry, no comment."
After saying this, he opened a file on the desk and turned away.
"I’m going to the bathroom; if you don’t have anything, you should leave."
As soon as Shadow Kims left, Isabella Warm sat in his chair.
Just right, she saw the footage Lillian Tompson had Shadow Kims retrieve earlier.
"Holy Master?"
As expected, Isabella Warm inwardly cursed Lillian Tompson.
"I knew it; you usually don’t care about those disciples, so why the sudden eagerness? Turns out... it’s because you saw the Holy Master."
"The Holy Master was injured! Lillian Tompson, you’re so cunning!"
After watching the video and checking the location, Isabella Warm quickly got up and left.
When she was gone, Shadow Kims slowly stepped out from the bathroom.
"Gone?" He pointed to the door which wasn’t properly closed.
This is too hurried—even the door wasn’t shut properly.
"Boss, might there be trouble with you being like this?" A follower walked up to Shadow Kims and asked quietly: "You clearly promised Lillian Tompson; if Miss Tompson comes back to cause a scene, it’s unfavorable for us."
"Did I speak? I said nothing." Shadow Kims pointed to the cameras in the room: "We’ve got surveillance here, lad—don’t speak nonsense."
"Well..." Shadow Kims’ assistant was taken aback by his words.
"But if that..."
"Listen, those are Julius Reed’s family matters. The disputes among women, you need not get involved. Know this is palace intrigue. Such affairs, better steer clear of. If trouble comes your way, it gets tricky."
Shadow Kims sipped Maotai, leisurely, "The wine is decent, just came at the wrong time."
"What’s up?" the assistant again asked, puzzled.
"What do you think? That bloodline one, Grace River, walked sooner—leaving only Hiddy here on Demarco Mount."
Shadow Kims chuckled: "Grace River really knows how to do things, directly bought you off."
"Boss, what are you talking about?" The assistant’s face changed.
"It’s alright. I said, it’s his, Julius Reed’s palace affair; take the benefits, and we’ll share them. Remember, whatever you do won’t escape my eyes. Not speaking means you didn’t cross the line. Otherwise, you’d be a corpse, understand?" Shadow Kims patted his chest, withdrawing a box of cigarettes.
"Boss, I know I was wrong." The assistant kneeled down, frightened.
"No worries, bring some good cigarettes, and the two of us can smoke." Shadow Kims was indifferent, continuing to look at the analysis chart on the computer, ignoring the assistant beside him, who was quite scared.
Meanwhile, on Demarco Mount.
After the departure of Lillian Tompson, Grace River and Isabella Warm also left one after another.
Heading for Autumn Name Mountain.
Outside Autumn Name Mountain.
Two teams from two different directions charged forth with fierce determination.
One path led straight to Harland Martinez’s father.
The other path led to the Vatican people!
The leader was dressed in a yellow robe.
Behind him followed hundreds of followers.
