And at that moment, the atmosphere between Harlee and Adriana, who were standing on the side of the road, also appeared to be stagnant.
“How much are you hiding from me? As far as I know, not everyone can go to the unnamed island. But you can easily get in and out of unnamed island, I would like to know, besides Colin, who is still your man, Irene, Scar man? Or my instructor Solomon?”
At the very least, she could rule out Raylan and Lynn.
Lynn is Raylan’s person, and Raylan’s family is well established and unfathomable in strength, so naturally it will not be someone that Harlee can control.
“That’s what Grandpa meant, to have them protect you.”
Harlee body is a little weak, leaning against a street lamp post, holding a cigarette, lowering his head, his voice slightly weak, “but … grandfather intended to let you stay there for five years.”
“Five years?”
Adriana snorted lightly, finding it hard to believe, and said, “Two and a half years of training is the lower level, five years is the intermediate training course, and only after the full eight years is it considered a special level. At that time, there is a chance to get an invitation to FE, then a strict screening and competition, and those who successfully stay until the end can enter FE.”
She couldn’t help but laugh sarcastically, “It’s a good thing it only wanted me to stay for five years, if Old Mr. Soto had meant for me to be there for eight years, I would have thought you wanted to send me to FE!”
Although it is obvious sarcastic words, but Harlee not angry instead of laughing, “FE is not just anyone can enter. Those who come out of there are A-class killers, and many families around the world can’t get a spot even if they pay a high price!”
“From the tone of your voice, the Soto family is by and large quite a lot.”
Why else do you have a smug attitude?
“Not much, ten.”
The weather is a little cold, Harlee tugged at his clothes as he spoke, wrapping himself tighter. I know sending you to the unnamed island without your permission will make you angry, but I really want what’s best for you. You are the Soto family, sooner or later you have to come back. But in the business world, how many young ladies have sacrificed their happiness for a business association. I just want to make you someone of value so that you don’t end up as an appendage to the deal.”
His heart was all for Adriana.
It’s just a pity that many times their so-called good, not everyone can accept.
“You’re wrong, I’m not going back.”
Adriana turned sideways to the road and watched the fireworks firecrackers ‘chirp’ up into the sky in the neighborhood across the road, accompanied by a thumping explosion, blooming a colorful flower, very beautiful.
But again beautiful, are only fireworks splendid a moment.
Like life, it is a few short decades.
So, she wants to choose the life she wants to belong to.
“Five years ago, I might have wanted to make myself rich and become the most successful and wealthiest woman. But after going through too much, I’d rather live an uneventful life. Leisurely and relaxed, the years are quiet.”
Turning back, looking at Helen who was playing with the snow and squeezing the snowman, she showed her mother’s kind and doting smile, “With Helen and with Luis, I am content.”
“But their last name is Alston, and they have the blood of The Alston family in their veins! How can you possibly take back custody of them if you don’t go back to THE Soto family, on your own?”
As she said this, Harlee’s voice rose a few notches.
Seems to want to keep Adriana awake a bit.
Harlee’s words seemed to sink into the sea, and he couldn’t wait for any response from Adriana, much to his chagrin.
The two men looked at each other, their eyes were sharp.
“Five years ago, Peter was suppressed by all the forces and Old Mr. Alston’s interference, so he was tied up and couldn’t protect you because he couldn’t take care of himself. In all conscience, I can understand. But now after five years, he has not grown any, and is still the same man who is not skilled enough to protect you, do you still plan to stay with him until old age?”
Harlee squeezed the butt of her cigarette with both fingers, and with a hint of ruthlessness, warned, “Stay away from Peter, The Alston family… won’t be gone from Waverly for long. You go back to the Soto family as soon as possible, then take back custody of the two children, and from then on, cut ties with Peter!”
These words, not a reminder, but a warning and an order!
There was no intention whatsoever to ask Adriana’s permission.
“That’s the reason you’ve been pushing me to work with Brenden?”
Adriana can’t take it.
“The Soto family is now working with Brenden, your personal grudge with Brenden must be put aside for now. Brenden is already suspicious, and only a fool like Peter would be fooled by you!”
He took up the stance of being a brother and yelled at Adriana.
Although the sound was not loud, it drew a sideways glance from Helen.
The two realized that something was wrong, Harlee immediately lowered her voice and whispered, “On the 16th of the first month, the Soto family will hold a grand banquet and will announce your identity as Miss the Soto family in public. I came here today to inform you, so you can be prepared.”
“Are you too arrogant, Harlee, or is the whole the Soto family arrogant when you say I should go back?”
Adriana was exasperated, always being led by the nose, it was a terrible feeling.
“Haven’t you already done a DNA test? That identification is the best reason. I the Soto family can’t be left to wander!”
The old Harlee used to be playful and playful in front of her, looking like a dude.
Now a sudden change, overbearing, that arrogant stance really has a few deterrent effect.
“Yes, as you said, I am one of THE Soto family and have my value. How can you possibly let me go until you have squeezed me dry?”
Adriana took out a box of cigarettes from her pocket, a little annoyed and suddenly wanting to smoke to relieve her boredom.
Who knew that just after smoking a cigarette, Harlee slapped the cigarette on the ground, “You are a girl, what do you look like smoking!”
A sudden slap on the hand, caught off guard by the pain, startled Adriana.
Looking down at the cigarette on the ground, it rolled a few times then stopped next to the snow, the card white rolled paper was wet with water marks.
Adriana’s other hand cupped a silver windproof lighter, clutching it tightly, the bruises on the back of her pale, plain hand particularly pronounced.
“And that’s not like that?”
She reached out and poked Harlee in the chest, “Why didn’t you say I was a girl when you left me on the unnamed island and made me sleep with men all day? Why didn’t you say I was a girl when you made me dress up as a man and go in and out of the men’s room all day?”
Adriana tongue licked her lips, “Now you tell me that I am a girl, do you think that I have been pretending to be a man for a long time and have forgotten who I am? Or are you worried that in half a month’s time I will be the well-known Miss Gu, and that one word or action will disgrace your the Soto family!”
Others have found their loved ones, roughly like a child who has been wronged and suddenly rewarded with a piece of candy, overjoyed, sweet heart, full of happiness.