Chapter 434

Chapter 434

The living room suddenly fell silent.

Everyone, whether they had something to do or not, froze and stared at the doorway.

The delivery guy thought he might have made a mistake and double-checked his phone: "No mistake, these flowers are for here. Who's Clea Russell? Come sign for them."

Aria calmly pushed through the crowd and took the flowers: "That's me, thanks."

The butler glanced at the varied expressions of the crowd, then stepped aside to block the delivery guy's curious face.

He pulled a pretty red envelope from his pocket and smiled: "Happy New Year, here's a gift."

The delivery guy forgot his curiosity in an instant. For a working man, nothing beats cash.

He chuckled, took the tip, and left happily.

Inside, Lewis looked at the bouquet of red roses, a cold smile curling at his lips.

He sneered, reached out, and took the flowers from Aria, tossing them to Simon: "Check them thoroughly. If there's nothing, throw them out."

Simon was silent.

Wait, is this right?

Most people hope the delivered items are fine, but Lewis seemed to wish there was something wrong.

Aria shook her head helplessly, signaling Simon to follow Lewis's instructions, then pulled Lewis aside.

She lowered her voice: "Why are you angry with someone irrelevant?"

Lewis was furious: "Shouldn't I be angry? His intentions are clear to anyone."

"That's his business. I don't care and won't respond. Besides, why did Chris send flowers now?"

Aria's gaze fell on Lewis's face: "Don't you want to tell me?"

Lewis scoffed: "He's just struggling with his business abroad and thinks sending you things will get him some benefits."

"Since Sons of God disbanded, he's had a tough time, but with those people backing him, he won't suffer too much."

Lewis finally sensed something off: "What are you trying to say?"

"Those backing him are getting impatient. It seems my experimental results are really important."

Otherwise, those people wouldn't risk opposing the Windsor family by sending Chris to test her after Lewis's open actions.

Lewis exhaled heavily, holding Aria tightly: "No matter what happens outside, you're the most important now. I don't want anything to happen to you."

"It won't."

How could anything happen?

Not only is Lewis protecting her, but even His Majesty has intervened significantly.

With the two most powerful groups shielding her, even God would have to think twice.

Not far away, a row of heads peeked out, confirming the two were fine before sighing in relief and retreating.

See, they wouldn't argue over someone as irrelevant as Chris.

...

The living room suddenly fell silent.

Everyone, whether they had something to do or not, froze and stared at the doorway.

The delivery guy thought he might have made a mistake and double-checked his phone: "No mistake, these flowers are for here. Who's Clea Russell? Come sign for them."

Aria calmly pushed through the crowd and took the flowers: "That's me, thanks."

The butler glanced at the varied expressions of the crowd, then stepped aside to block the delivery guy's curious face.

He pulled a pretty red envelope from his pocket and smiled: "Happy New Year, here's a gift."

The delivery guy forgot his curiosity in an instant. For a working man, nothing beats cash.

He chuckled, took the tip, and left happily.

Inside, Lewis looked at the bouquet of red roses, a cold smile curling at his lips.

He sneered, reached out, and took the flowers from Aria, tossing them to Simon: "Check them thoroughly. If there's nothing, throw them out."

Simon was silent.

Wait, is this right?

Most people hope the delivered items are fine, but Lewis seemed to wish there was something wrong.

Aria shook her head helplessly, signaling Simon to follow Lewis's instructions, then pulled Lewis aside.

She lowered her voice: "Why are you angry with someone irrelevant?"

Lewis was furious: "Shouldn't I be angry? His intentions are clear to anyone."

"That's his business. I don't care and won't respond. Besides, why did Chris send flowers now?"

Aria's gaze fell on Lewis's face: "Don't you want to tell me?"

Lewis scoffed: "He's just struggling with his business abroad and thinks sending you things will get him some benefits."

"Since Sons of God disbanded, he's had a tough time, but with those people backing him, he won't suffer too much."

Lewis finally sensed something off: "What are you trying to say?"

"Those backing him are getting impatient. It seems my experimental results are really important."

Otherwise, those people wouldn't risk opposing the Windsor family by sending Chris to test her after Lewis's open actions.

Lewis exhaled heavily, holding Aria tightly: "No matter what happens outside, you're the most important now. I don't want anything to happen to you."

"It won't."

How could anything happen?

Not only is Lewis protecting her, but even His Majesty has intervened significantly.

With the two most powerful groups shielding her, even God would have to think twice.

Not far away, a row of heads peeked out, confirming the two were fine before sighing in relief and retreating.

See, they wouldn't argue over someone as irrelevant as Chris.

...

Chris's matter aside, their priority now was to stay at Windsor Manor for a few days.

Not just to bond, but also to subtly warn those who were misbehaving.

The car slowly stopped in front of Windsor Manor.

The usually closed black gates were open today, just to welcome Lewis.

The butler timed it perfectly, smiling at the door, his grin widening as the car arrived.

"Mr. Windsor, you're finally back. Mrs. Briar Windsor has been talking about you since this morning."

Lewis nodded slightly: "There are some things in the car. Please have someone bring them in."

"No need to be so polite, Mr. Windsor."

The butler paused, then reminded: "Ms. Irene Windsor is here today too."

Irene.

Bob.

Lewis's eyes darkened, though his face showed nothing.

He protected Aria, entering the main house with the expensive gifts.

Briar's smile was wide: "You're finally back. I thought you wouldn't come today."

"How could we not?" Aria laughed. "We were delayed on the road, that's why we're late."

Briar's smile grew: "I understand, young people!"

Getting up late meant she might have hope for grandchildren.

Lewis's lips curled slightly, not refuting.

Someone nearby chimed in, exchanging lukewarm pleasantries with them.

Since few could stay in the main house, Aria easily recognized most were on Lewis's side.

Of course, there were a few behind Bob, ready to embarrass Lewis.

She smirked, not caring.

Just a bunch of lackeys.

Irene didn't miss the mockery in Aria's eyes. She clenched her fists, forcing a smile as she approached.

"Aria."

"Irene, long time no see. What have you been up to?"

To everyone's surprise, Aria greeted Irene warmly.

Irene's eyes widened in surprise, then she smiled: "Nothing important, just company matters. Since everyone's here, I want to take a moment to announce something."

"Can't it wait until tomorrow?" Briar's cane thumped on the floor, showing her displeasure.

Irene smiled, not backing down.

The living room grew quiet, all eyes on Irene.

"Go ahead."

Lewis's deep voice granted Irene permission to speak.

Facing his deep blue eyes, Irene felt a chill.

It seemed Lewis knew everything and was just waiting for her.

The thought was terrifying, so Irene quickly dismissed it.

How could it be?

Their actions were all secret, Lewis wouldn't notice anything.

Thinking this, Irene relaxed slightly.

She smiled: "It's nothing much. As of now, my father and I hold forty percent of Windsor Group's shares. Uncle Lewis, I think you should reconsider my position."

Her words were like a thunderclap.

"What did you say?"

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Chris's matter aside, their priority now was to stay at Windsor Manor for a few days.

Not just to bond, but also to subtly warn those who were misbehaving.

The car slowly stopped in front of Windsor Manor.

The usually closed black gates were open today, just to welcome Lewis.

The butler timed it perfectly, smiling at the door, his grin widening as the car arrived.

"Mr. Windsor, you're finally back. Mrs. Briar Windsor has been talking about you since this morning."

Lewis nodded slightly: "There are some things in the car. Please have someone bring them in."

"No need to be so polite, Mr. Windsor."

The butler paused, then reminded: "Ms. Irene Windsor is here today too."

Irene.

Bob.

Lewis's eyes darkened, though his face showed nothing.

He protected Aria, entering the main house with the expensive gifts.

Briar's smile was wide: "You're finally back. I thought you wouldn't come today."

"How could we not?" Aria laughed. "We were delayed on the road, that's why we're late."

Briar's smile grew: "I understand, young people!"

Getting up late meant she might have hope for grandchildren.

Lewis's lips curled slightly, not refuting.

Someone nearby chimed in, exchanging lukewarm pleasantries with them.

Since few could stay in the main house, Aria easily recognized most were on Lewis's side.

Of course, there were a few behind Bob, ready to embarrass Lewis.

She smirked, not caring.

Just a bunch of lackeys.

Irene didn't miss the mockery in Aria's eyes. She clenched her fists, forcing a smile as she approached.

"Aria."

"Irene, long time no see. What have you been up to?"

To everyone's surprise, Aria greeted Irene warmly.

Irene's eyes widened in surprise, then she smiled: "Nothing important, just company matters. Since everyone's here, I want to take a moment to announce something."

"Can't it wait until tomorrow?" Briar's cane thumped on the floor, showing her displeasure.

Irene smiled, not backing down.

The living room grew quiet, all eyes on Irene.

"Go ahead."

Lewis's deep voice granted Irene permission to speak.

Facing his deep blue eyes, Irene felt a chill.

It seemed Lewis knew everything and was just waiting for her.

The thought was terrifying, so Irene quickly dismissed it.

How could it be?

Their actions were all secret, Lewis wouldn't notice anything.

Thinking this, Irene relaxed slightly.

She smiled: "It's nothing much. As of now, my father and I hold forty percent of Windsor Group's shares. Uncle Lewis, I think you should reconsider my position."

Her words were like a thunderclap.

"What did you say?"