Robin felt Luella trembling in his arms and stayed silent for a long moment.
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Finally, he gently pushed her back, looking her in the eyes with a faint smile. “Three years ago, Felix promised not to reach out to me directly. Why did you come to Draconia this time?”
Luella exhaled deeply and gave him an apologetic smile. “Robin, I know the Aldridges can’t hide anything.
from you.
“My grandfather sent me to find you only after much hesitation.
“We first approached Old Fred. He told us he wouldn’t interfere in your affairs anymore and suggested we speak to you directly.
To track down your exact whereabouts, the Aldridges opened up global sales channels for a new line of cosmetics crafted specifically for Old Fred’s third wife, Marina Lewin.
“Old Fred made me swear repeatedly not to reveal that to you.”
Robin’s lips twitched. “And yet, here you are, telling me anyway.
Luella gave a sheepish smile. “I knew you’d figure it out so I might as well tell you upfront.”
“Aren’t you worried Old Fred will say you betrayed him?”
Luella laughed. “If Old Fred gave me your location, he’s already come to terms with it. Otherwise, even if it benefited all his wives, he’d never tell a soul.”
Robin shook his head. “He’s probably just eager to get Marina off his back. So, what’s this all about?”
After a pause. Luella said, “Do you know why, three years ago, my family nearly faced utter ruin?”
Robin shook his head. “I stepped in to save your family because Old Fred ordered me to. I don’t ask for reasons; I simply carry out what I need to do.”
Luella nodded. “I know that’s your way.
“The disaster three years ago–and the enormous troubles we’re facing now–all stem from the same issue.-
“That’s why I came to Draconia to find you.”
Robin leaned back into the sofa, closing his eyes, listening quietly as Luella continued.
“Decades ago, when the Aldridges were just getting established, we offended a powerful figure named Ernst Cesar.
“He also did business in Autreynia and was a close friend of my grandfather.
“But due to the immense profits involved, they ultimately came into conflict over the Ugonland market.
“Eventually, Ernst’s family couldn’t compete against my grandfather’s control over the Aldridges in Ugonland.
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“As a result, Ernst faced harsh punishment from his own family and lost all his influence and standing.
“Consumed by bitterness, he fell into despair and eventually died in anxiety.
“Before he died, he listened to malicious rumors, convinced that his downfall in Ugonland was my grandfather’s doing.
“In his final days, he spent everything he had to summon a sorcerer from Urbs and placed a vicious blood curse on our family.
“The curse decreed that the Aldridges would be attacked by the world’s most ruthless mercenaries and that every family member would perish overnight.”
At this point, Luella’s eyes were filled with fear.
“Robin, the first curse has already come true. That disaster happened. If you hadn’t intervened, our family would’ve been reduced to rubble, shattered beyond repair.
“The second curse was my father’s death in a plane crash. A year ago, that tragedy also came to pass.
The third curse states that every Aldridge descendant will die, coughing up blood, on their 20th birthday.
Three months ago, two of my cousins, a brother, and a sister, died one after the other on their birthdays, each succumbing to the curse.
“Now I have just eight months left until my 20th birthday, and my grandfather fears I’ll meet the same fate.
He reached out to the Dark Lord of the World of Darkness, asking them to break this curse.
“But the Dark Lord said that this blood curse is unbreakable,” Luella explained.
“Unless we find a godlike warrior skilled in the Aubade Technique, the Aldridges‘ blood curse can’t be lifted.
“Out of options, my grandfather reached out to Old Fred, asking him to help us find someone with that level of power.
“Old Fred told us that you’re the one we’ve been searching for.
“Robin, the Aldridges are willing to give everything we have if you would only…
Robin raised a hand, stopping her. “Luella, I can’t promise you anything for now. You should go back.”
Luella shrugged, smiling with a trace of resignation. “Alright. My grandfather mentioned that you’ve already saved the Aldridges once. We won’t push you if you don’t wish to do this.
“Robin, I have one request: eight months from now, on my birthday, could you come to see me one last time?”
Robin’s mouth tightened. Rising to his feet, he replied, “I can’t make any promises, Luella. Take care. I need to go,
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Luella managed a bittersweet smile, hugging him tightly. “It’s been so good to see you, Robin. I’ll miss you
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Robin gently disentangled her arms and gave her a fair smile before turning and walking out of the
At the doorway, he paused and glanced back at Luella, who was trying to hold back her tears. With a smile, he said, “Maybe things won’t be as bad as you think.
Before your birthday, I’ll check in on Felix and remind him to keep fighting. I’m off now!”
Watching Robin’s silhouette disappear, Luella couldn’t hold back her joy and tears.
“Thank you, Robin, she whispered, “I’ll be waiting for you at the Aldridge estate in my finest dress!”
Cutside the Harmonlield Hotel, Robin declined the offer of Luella’s bodyguards to drive him home, instead opting to walk back to Graceview Apartments.
The night breeze was crisp as he strolled along the quiet street, savoring the peaceful solitude. Just then, his gaze fell on a sleek luxury Mercedes blocking his path.
Threy men stepped out of the car–Elian Slater and two imposing bodyguards.
Elian hurried forward, dropping to his knees before Robin.
“Mr. Ramsey, I was ignorant and foolish to offend you. I truly deserve to be punished!” he said, voice trembling. “Today’s mess is entirely my fault,
I beg you, please forgive our family, just this once.”
Robin raised an eyebrow. “I haven’t done anything to the Slater family. Begging won’t help.”
Elian crawled a little closer. “Mr. Ramsey, I know the Aldridges only backed out of the SunEast Group’s deal because of you.
“I’ve already dealt with Dominic and his group. They were fools…
Robin cut him off with a cold tone. “Enough. There’s no need to explain it all to me. What’s done is done; bringing it up again serves no purpose.”
Elian pressed his forehead to the ground. “Mr. Ramsey, are you going to ruin the Slater family over such a small matter?”
Robin shrugged. “Do you think an elephant stops to consider why it steps on an ant?
“If it crushes you, it crushes you. What’s there to weigh out?
“Didn’t you once say that strength is everything in this world, that the strong have the right to rule?
“If you decided to provoke someone more powerful than you, then you have to bear the consequences.”
Elian shook his head bitterly. “Mr. Ramsey, please, just give me one chance. If you let my family go, I swear, everything we have will be yours.”
Robin gave him a cold smile. “Do you think I need anything from you? You’ve always insisted that this
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world doesn’t play fair well, then, neither will t
“So lon’t waste your time begging. I never make a half of forgiving anyone.
“This world sollers everyone only one fair chance, Miss, and it won’t wait for you. Fool!”
With that, Robin strode past Elian without a second glance.
Ehan scrambled to his feet, a fierce, fey glare flashing in his eyes.
“Stop right there! Our family carved its place in this world with a blade, he growled.
“Robin, if you won’t let me live, then I’ll make sure you Jie!”
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With a roar, Elian signaled his bodyguards, who lunged forward, knives flashing as they struck at Robin. Robin didn’t bother to turn around. He sighed, flicked his wrist, and sent three silver needles flying
on the ground, their eyes widening as they
In an instant, Elian and his bodyguards collapsed, convulsing lay there, dazed and disoriented.
By the time Robin returned to Graceview Apartments, it was nearly 11 pan. Just as he stepped into the elevator, an annoyed voice mug out behind him. “Robin, what are you doing here at this hour? Are you following me?
“I’m warning you, stop stalking me and spying on my every move! Do you hear me?
“If this keeps up, I’ll have no choice but to call the police!”
Robin ignored her, keeping his eyes on his phone as he pressed the button for his floor.
“Robin, are you even listening to me?” Piper’s voice rose in frustration, her face flushed with anger as she glared at him.
“You think playing deaf and dumb will cover up the fact that you’ve been creeping around, following me? You disgust me!”
Robin finally looked up, his gaze icy. “One more word out of you, and I’ll shut you up myself.”
“You… Piper went silent, catching the dangerous glint in his eyes.
Seeing Robin’s cold demeanor, she realized he wasn’t bluffing. Alone in the elevator with him, she didn’t dare push her luck any further. The elevator stopped at the 20th floor, and Robin stepped out without another word, heading to his apartment.
It was only after a long pause that Piper scrambled out of the elevator, rushing to her apartment. She shut the door quickly behind her, then peered through the peephole, watching Robin’s door across the hall.
After a while, when his door remained closed, she finally let out a sigh of relief.
“That jerk must be a total creep,” she muttered.
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Rosalie, noticing her agitation, asked, “Piper, what’s going on? What are you looking at?”
“Rosalie, every time I step out, even just to grab a drink I run into Robin. Doesn’t that tell you something?
“It means he’s always watching my every move, following me around!
“Now I’m just waiting to see if he’s going to open his door and come spy on me once I’m back in my apartment!”
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