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Chapter 787
Adrian rushed back to the Reyes residence and headed straight for his father's study.
"Young Master, please try not to be so confrontational; you don't want to anger your dad," the butler advised, noticing Adrian's intense demeanor and fearing he was about to clash with Mr. Reyes.
Two hours earlier, Adrian had hurried back home, asking his father to help a woman named Flora from Austenberg. Naturally, Mr. Reyes had refused, causing Adrian to storm off in frustration.
The butler was genuinely worried that Adrian's return might reignite the argument.
"Mr. Lewis, when have I ever been confrontational? It's him who can't hold a civil conversation! Just... don't follow me," Adrian snapped, clearly annoyed. He approached the study door, ready to knock, when it swung open from the inside. Mr. Reyes stood in the doorway, his face stern. "What's with all the commotion? Show some respect!"
Despite his bold words, Adrian was actually quite intimidated by his father, especially when he was in a foul mood.
"What brings you here now?" Mr. Reyes asked sternly.
At the mention of his reason, Adrian perked up. "Dad, I saw someone today!"
"Are you implying that all this time you've been seeing things other than people?"
Adrian: "..."
"No! The person I saw, she looks so much like Uncle, especially when she smiles! Just like him!"
Mr. Reyes's expression changed momentarily. "Really?"
"Yes!" Adrian nodded vigorously. "Absolutely! I remember Uncle had a daughter who's been missing, right?"
All the way home, Adrian couldn't stop thinking about Flora. Her smile bore such a resemblance to his uncle's.
He had faint memories of his uncle taking care of him when he was very little; his uncle was an incredibly gentle person.
But then, there had been a car accident, and his uncle had passed away.
"What's this person's name, and who is she?" Mr. Reyes managed to ask calmly, though his voice shook slightly.
"Her name is Flora, from Austenberg. She's come to Lone Island to represent Austenberg in a medical competition." Flora... From Austenberg...
"I see," Mr. Reyes murmured
thoughtfully. "I'll have someone look into this Flora's background. And you, try not to wander around aimlessly. Focus on your training!"
"Got it," Adrian mumbled.
The Reyes family had built their fortune on racing, but by Adrian's generation, their prowess had waned, threatening their status among the four great families. Thankfully, Mr. Reyes had secured a
pharmaceutical Work,
which had stabilized their position.
Returning to his study, Mr. Reyes summoned Mr. Lewis: "Check the background of this girl named Flora."
The girl resembled his brother, huh...
Connor had a cozy villa on Lone Island, its interior nearly identical to the one at Shallow Bay, albeit with a cooler color scheme.
Since Flora often visited Shallow Bay and had influenced its warm decor, this place felt stark in comparison.
Upon returning to the villa, Connor changed clothes and headed to the kitchen to cook.This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.
He never allowed Flora in the kitchen, so she lay on the couch, video chatting with Raul and Henrik.
"Flora, are you adjusting okay over
there? If anyone bothers you, just tell Dad and your brother, and we'll be right there," Raul said protectively, worried she might not be eating or sleeping well.
"Flora, your brother misses you too," Henrik said through the screen, his eyes filled with longing.