Lachlan remained calm, unable to help but sigh at Terry’s cunning. He truly lived up to his reputation as an experienced player in the field. The six forces led by the Lewis family were, in essence, Terry’s trained dogs. As the saying goes, even dogs have their affection for their owners. Killing Sawyer was undoubtedly a face-saving measure for Terry himself. If Lachlan demanded too much, he might be seen as ungrateful.
Of course, Lachlan believed that even if he were to kill the remaining five individuals, Terry would not give him any trouble today. It was just a matter of preserving the Wynter family’s reputation.
“Since the kidnapping of Nora has little to do with you, I’ll let it go this time,” Lachlan said expressionlessly. Terry nodded slightly, seemingly pleased with Lachlan’s decision.
“Lachlan has already forgiven you. Why are you still lingering here?” he asked.
“Please forgive us, Mr. Willis,” they quickly replied.
“Mr. Wynter, we take our leave.”
Soon, everyone departed, leaving only Terry and three others behind.
“It’s truly embarrassing for you to witness this. I never expected those guys to be so audacious, even going as far as kidnapping a child,” Terry said, shaking his head. “If I had known about this earlier, I would have never allowed it to happen!”
Terry gestured for Lachlan to sit down while he personally poured tea, wearing a satisfied smile on his face.
“Mr. Wynter, you’re too kind. Since the matter is already in the past, let’s not dwell on it.”
“Hahaha, I like straightforward young people,” he added. “This tea is exquisite. Even in Iylonio, money doesn’t guarantee you can buy it.”
Lachlan didn’t refuse and drank the tea in his cup, savoring its sweet and lingering taste.
“Dad!” Suddenly, Stephanie’s voice rang out, and the way she looked at her father was like she was staring at a shining “light bulb.”
Terry looked up and seemed to remember something, hastily speaking up. “Haha, I always forget things. I have an important matter to attend to, so I won’t accompany you, Lachlan. Stephanie, you’ll keep him company for me.”
“Lachlan, make sure to have a few drinks with me tonight,” Terry said.
With those words, Terry glanced at the two of them, nodded slightly, and left contentedly.
As Terry’s figure disappeared, Stephanie’s cheeks turned slightly red.
“Lachlan, Nora is so adorable. Is she your biological daughter?” she asked.
“Yes,” Lachlan replied calmly. He understood Terry’s intention, but he had no feelings for Stephanie. Their meeting was simply a matter of fate.
Upon hearing Lachlan’s words, a fleeting sense of disappointment flashed across Stephanie’s face, but it quickly vanished.
“Lachlan, my father is partially responsible for what happened to Nora this time. It seems like she was even frightened. Why don’t you stay at my house for a few more days as compensation?” Stephanie suggested.
“Thank you for your kind offer, Miss Wynter, but I have important matters to attend to. I’m afraid I’ll have to leave tonight,” Lachlan replied.
The reason Lachlan didn’t leave immediately was that he wanted to ask Terry or other members of the Wynter family about the connection between them and his mother, Aliya.
On the other hand, Samantha had been left behind at the water park due to the abrupt turn of events while they were trying to rescue Nora. Lachlan estimated that Samantha, with her personality, was probably searching for him everywhere.
With that in mind, Lachlan picked up his phone and dialed a number. After a brief explanation, he looked back at Stephanie.
“Miss Wynter, thanks to you this time, otherwise things might not have turned out so well…”
“It just so happened that I helped you last time, so we’re even.”
At this moment, a hint of disappointment appeared in Stephanie’s eyes. When Lachlan single-handedly stood against the evil cultivators, he killed them effortlessly, appearing like a hero. Under such circumstances, which young girl wouldn’t be moved by her savior?
Stephanie’s feelings were normal, but now it seemed like she was casting flowers into the flowing water without any response.
Though her interest had waned, she hadn’t completely given up.
“Lachlan, you have something to attend to, it’s fine. Besides, I’ve been staying at home for a long time and was just worried about having nowhere to go. It’s good to stay by your side,” Stephanie said, lightly biting her lip with affectionate eyes.
“Miss Wynter, you don’t have to…” Lachlan was about to refuse, but before he could finish, Stephanie interrupted him.
“Lachlan, you don’t need to worry about my safety. My father has trained many bodyguards, and they are quite powerful. You don’t have to concern yourself with my security this time, and I won’t cause any trouble for you either.”
Faced with this situation, Lachlan felt a bit overwhelmed. When facing enemies, he could be decisive and ruthless. But when it came to romantic relationships, Lachlan wasn’t really skilled…
The girl’s affectionate and soft attitude made it difficult for him to distance himself. But letting her follow him… what was that about? He couldn’t betray Miranda!
In the end, seeing Stephanie’s determined attitude, he didn’t agree, but he also didn’t refuse. He quietly made up his mind to leave without a word when the time came… a discreet departure would be best.
In the evening, Summer Sea Manor was brightly lit, with a luxurious retro building nestled by the mountains and water.
At this moment, in a spacious room, the lights illuminated the surroundings.
“Lachlan, you’re young and talented, and we instantly connected. Moreover, you saved my daughter. You are our benefactor, the Wynter family’s benefactor,” Terry raised his glass and drank it all, enthusiastically speaking.
Apart from the Wynter family members, there were also representatives from the other five families present. They were all being extremely careful, trying their best to please and flatter Lachlan, seemingly afraid that Lachlan and Terry would bring up old grudges.
Terry had been in the mix for many years, not to mention other things, but being able to sustain the Wynter family by his own strength and the cultivation he inherited from his ancestors showed that he had some insight.
Lachlan’s ability to kill Core Formation Realm experts with just his physical strength was far from ordinary in the mundane world. When facing dozens of Core Formation Realm experts, he remained calm and composed. If not for this, how could he bear to kill the dogs he had raised, based solely on saving Stephanie?