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In the Field family’s mansion.
In the villa’s living room, Graham paced with his hands behind his back, a deep frown etched on his face, clearly troubled by something.
Helene sat on the sofa. She had spent a sleepless night worrying about Gilmore being taken by the Wyatts, and it showed in the dark circles under her eyes.
She watched intently as Julian made a phone call.
However, Julian’s face fell as the automated voice from the other end said, “Sorry, the number you dialed is currently switched off…
He ended the call, frustration evident.
Helene, noticing his silence, couldn’t help but ask, “Julian, is the leader’s phone still off?”
Julian nodded reluctantly. “Yes, it’s still off.”
But seeing the anxiety and disappointment in Helene’s eyes, he hurriedly reassured her. “But don’t worry just yet.
“Maybe Presbyter Tiger has already gotten in touch with the leader. I’ll call him now,”
With that, Julian dialed Presbyter Tiger’s number.
After two rings, the call connected, and Tiger’s voice came through, Julian, about the matter you mentioned yesterday, the leader has agreed.”
A look of relief spread across Julian’s face. “Presbyter Tiger, the leader has agreed?”
“Yes, he has, and we’re on our way to the Fields‘ Manor.”
“You’re coming here now?”
“Yes, we’ll be there shortly.”
“Then I’ll inform the patriarch of the Field family right now and prepare to receive you.”
“Alright. And just so you know, Mr. Reed will be accompanying us. Please assure Mr. Field that there’s no need for concern.”
After that, Presbyter Tiger hung up the phone.
However, Julian stood frozen, clutching his mobile, lost in thought.
It took him a moment to snap back to reality. He turned to Helene and Graham, who were watching him with anticipation. “Helene, Uncle, Presbyter Tiger from Star Gate is on his way to the mansion.
“And he mentioned that Gilmore is with them, so there’s no need to worry about him.”
A mix of surprise and joy spread across Graham’s and Helene’s faces. “Gilmore is with Presbyter Tiger? They’ve rescued him from the Wyatts?” Helene exclaimed.
Julian nodded vigorously. “Yes, Presbyter Tiger and other martialists have already saved Gilmore.”
This unexpected good news felt like a bolt from the blue for Julian, bringing immense joy.
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Graham and Helene shared the sentiment.
With a joyful expression, Graham said to Julian, “Since Presbyter Tiger is about to arrive, I’ll make sure everyone in the mansion is ready to receive them.”
He then rushed out, calling out, “Murdoch! 1lave everyone line up to welcome Presbyter Tiger and martialists from Star
Gate!”
“Yes, Mr. Field,” Murdoch’s voice echoed in response from outside.
In about ten minutes, with a grand welcome from Graham, Helene, and the entire Field household, a convoy led by Presbyter Tiger from Star Gate slowly made its way into the mansion.
The atmosphere was festive and lively!
After delivering Gilmore to the Field mansion, Presbyter Tiger, along with Phoenix and Steve, left behind thirty to forty elite Star Gate martialists to guard the mansion and protect Gilmore.
With Julian’s prior team of forty martialists, the total count of Star Gate martialists at the Field’s mansion reached around eighty–a substantial force.
The considerable deployment of martialists from Star Gate to the Field family was no accident.
The previous night, the leader had instructed Tiger over the phone to do so.
Once Gilmore was rescued, he was to be taken to the Field family and provided protection with dozens of martialists
That’s why, upon Gilmore’s arrival, Presbyter Tiger ensured he was surrounded by a plethora of guards.
After all these arrangements, Presbyter Tiger led the second and third presbyters and the remaining martialists from Star Gate back to Sword Mountain.
After seeing off Presbyter Tiger and his entourage, Graham, Gilmore, Helene, and Julian reconvened in the villa’s living
room.
Once everyone was seated, Helene, with a concerned look, asked Gilmore, “Were you harmed by the Wyatt family, Gilmore?”
With a light–hearted smile, Gilmore responded, “Helene, rest assured, I guarantee not a single hair on my head was harmed.” Hearing Gilmore’s witty remark, Helene chuckled, “Can you be serious for a moment, Gilmore? I’m genuinely asking!” Graham and Julian also shared a light–hearted laugh.
Their initial concerns about Gilmore’s well–being were now completely alleviated seeing him so cheerful and nonchalant. Knowing that everyone was curious about his escape, Gilmore began his tale.
He recounted his ordeal from the time he was drugged at Wyatt Bar by Karl, his captivity in the mountainous mansion, to Juline’s righteous disdain for the Wyatt family’s actions leading to his rescue.
He then claborated on the ambush by Karl and a large group of Blade Gate martialists in the mountains, and how Juline ended up executing Karl. Gilmore and Juline were eventually outnumbered and captured, before being taken to the Wyatt family mansion.
However, in the nick of time, Presbyter Tiger and a team of Star Cate’s martialists arrived to rescue him from the clutches of the enemy.
As he narrated the story, Gilmore chose to omit certain parts. The budding feelings between him and Juline and the
intricate details of their escape were left out.
He slightly modified certain events, like making it sound like Juline was the one who killed Karl and explaining their leap into the abyss as being outnumbered and red.
His choice to tell the story this way was twofold: firstly, the relationship between him and Juline was a private matter, and secondly, revealing his advanced martial arts skills would lead to unwanted questions.
Despite these omissions, Gilmore’s account was logical and without flaw, NôvelDrama.Org holds text © rights.
After hearing the whole story, both Graham and Julian nodded in understanding, as if pieces of a puzzle had fallen into place.
However, what Helene was most concerned about was undoubtedly the relationship between Gilmore and Juline. She inquired. “Gilmore, that Juline, she’s the leader of Blade Gate. Did she save you because she has feelings for you?” Gilmore, putting on a serious face, responded, “Considering my dashing good looks and profound personality, it’s not surprising that a few exceptional beauties might fall for me.
“But, Miss Gellar’s decision to help was not based on her liking for my appearance or personality.
“She deeply despises the evils of the Wyatt family. That’s why she saved me.
She stands for justice and can’t tolerate wicked deeds.”
Upon hearing this, Helene, Graham, and Julian were taken aback.
They’d seen shameless people, but not quite like Gilmore’s
Although his narcissism was over the top and almost hilariously outlandish, the twinkle in Helene’s eyes betrayed her relief at his answer.
As long as there wasn’t a deeper connection between Juline and Gilmore, she felt reassured.
Still, she couldn’t help but warn him, “Even if Miss Gellar has no feelings for you, you’d better not pine for her.”
Locking his gaze onto Helene, Gilmore replied, “With a beauty like you around, why would I think of any other woman?”
Caught off guard by his direct and flirty remark, especially in front of her father and cousin, Helene’s cheeks flushed a deep shade of red, unsure of how to respond.
Clearing his throat, Graham interjected, I just remembered I have something to attend to. I’ll step out for a bit.”
Without further ado, he made his exit.
Julian, catching on, added, “Helene, I also have some matters to deal with. I’ll be on my way.
Not wanting to play the third wheel, both Julian and Graham beat a hasty retreat.
Left alone in the living room were just Gilmore and Helene, her face still glowing red, looking both bashfully charming and exquisitely beautiful,