“What’s going on with her?” Billy asked.
“Just keep pretending!” Harleen rolled her eyes at him.
“You should know Ivy’s feelings very well. She can’t possibly have room for another man in her heart for the rest of her life…”
“Stop!” Billy interrupted her.
He knew exactly what Harleen wanted to say.
How could he not understand Ivy’s feelings? He had been clear about them since their time at Ether Mountain!
Originally, he wanted Ivy to meet more young talents from outside, hoping it might change things. But now, it seemed that was just his wishful thinking!
“I’m serious!” Harleen responded again. “For the past two years, I’ve been almost inseparable from Ivy. I know what’s in her heart.”
“And honestly, I really don’t mind her…”
“Honey, now is not the time to talk about this. Next time…” Billy interrupted her again.
“No, I’ve finally mustered up the courage today. I have to talk this through with you!” Harleen insisted.
“Have you been itching for a fight because we haven’t seen each other for a while?” Billy said with a smile.
To him, now was indeed not the time to discuss Ivy!
Because even he hadn’t figured out this matter himself!
“Honey, Ivy has been by your side for so long. I don’t believe you have no feelings for her at all!” Harleen ignored Billy’s words.
After a slight pause, she continued, “And it’s really unfair to Ivy for us to treat her like this. She…”
“Honey, I think you’re asking for trouble!” Billy said as he flipped over and pinned her beneath him.
“Rogue husband, get off me. I haven’t finished talking…” Harleen continued.
But before she could finish, her sexy lips were sealed.
…
The next day, in a stone cave behind the headquarters manor of the Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce, it was freezing cold!
A sturdy young man sat cross-legged on a large block of ice, wearing only thin pants and bare-chested.
His eyes were closed, his brows slightly furrowed, and his forehead and back were covered in sweat the size of soybeans. A chilling aura emanated from him.
The young man was none other than Gerardo Wooler, the eldest son of the Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce!
He hadn’t left the cave for days, constantly training in seclusion.
At that moment, a violent surge of energy erupted from his body.
The ice beneath him shattered into ice particles, and stones of various sizes fell from the cave walls.
Gerardo Wooler opened his eyes, which were pitch black, surrounded by a faint mist, resembling a demon from hell.
After about ten minutes, Gerardo Wooler circulated his energy through two cycles and returned to normal, a slight smile playing on his lips.
He then took out a set of clothes from his storage ring and walked towards the cave entrance.
“Mr. Wooler, have you broken through to the second-rank Entering Dao Realm?!”
As soon as Gerardo Wooler stepped outside the cave, a gray-robed elder guarding the entrance sensed his aura and asked in shock.
“Yes,” Gerardo Wooler nodded slightly.
The gray-robed elder couldn’t help but gasp.
A genius capable of breaking through to the Entering Dao Realm at such a young age was rare in the entire Akabuchi star domain, except for that one person in the Akabuchi Star Palace!
Moreover, Mr. Wooler had advanced three levels at once, reaching the second-rank Entering Dao Realm!
With his terrifying ability to challenge opponents beyond his level, he could probably even contend with that person in the Akabuchi Star Palace!
“Mr. Wooler is indeed a once-in-a-millennium genius. Such talent is unprecedented!” After a slight pause, the gray-robed elder spoke again.
“How is Lydia?” Gerardo Wooler asked as he walked forward.
“Mr. Wooler, Miss Wooler hasn’t left the back garden recently. She seems quite calm,” the gray-robed elder replied.
After a slight pause, he continued, “I think Miss Wooler might be feeling remorseful. If she apologizes to the president…”
“You underestimate my sister!” Gerardo Wooler interrupted him. “I’ll go see her!”
With that, he walked quickly towards the back garden.
Soon, Gerardo Wooler appeared in front of a pavilion in the back garden.
In the pavilion, Lydia Wooler was playing chess with Matteo Wooler.
“Greetings, Mr. Wooler!” Matteo Wooler stood up and bowed slightly when he saw Gerardo Wooler.
As he spoke, he also checked Gerardo Wooler’s cultivation level and felt a hint of surprise.
“Hmm,” Gerardo Wooler nodded slightly and looked at Lydia Wooler. “Lydia, how have you been?”
“Thank you for your concern. I’m fine!” Lydia Wooler smiled lightly. “Congratulations on breaking through to the Entering Dao Realm!”
She had also sensed Gerardo Wooler’s aura but wasn’t surprised.
She knew very well about her brother’s martial talent; breaking through to the Entering Dao Realm was not unusual for him.
“It’s just a small achievement, nothing worth congratulating,” Gerardo Wooler smiled faintly and continued.
“Lydia, don’t blame Father for this incident. As the president, he often has no choice!”
“In a few days, when this blows over, I’ll ask Father to forgive you…”
“I heard Mr. Billy’s wife was kidnapped by someone from the Whitney family. Do you know about this?” Lydia Wooler interrupted him.
“I have no interest in his affairs, so I haven’t paid attention,” Gerardo Wooler shook his head.
“Really?” Lydia Wooler stared at Gerardo Wooler. “Gerardo, no matter what, we are siblings. There’s something I hope you’ll listen to!”
“What is it?” Gerardo Wooler asked.
“Mr. Billy is not an ordinary person. If it’s not necessary, try not to provoke him!” Lydia Wooler paused and continued.
“Most importantly, never target the people around him!”
“Heh, you’re joking. I have no connection with him at all. How could I provoke him?” Gerardo Wooler laughed. “Besides, he’s not qualified for me to provoke him, is he?”
“I’m just giving you a piece of advice,” Lydia Wooler replied again.
“Thank you for your kindness!” Gerardo Wooler smiled faintly. “Alright, I won’t disturb you anymore. We’ll talk another day.”
With that, he turned and left.
“Gerardo, remember what I said!” Lydia Wooler added.
“Thanks!” Gerardo Wooler waved without looking back.
After Gerardo Wooler left, Matteo Wooler was about to speak to Lydia Wooler when he frowned slightly and took out a sound transmission stone.
After covering it with spiritual power for a while, he turned to Lydia Wooler and said, “Miss Wooler, we just received news that Black Rock Gorge is gone!”
“Oh?” Lydia Wooler showed a hint of surprise on her face. “Who did it?”
She had been staying in this small garden with Matteo Wooler for some time and knew little about outside affairs. So she was naturally surprised to hear this news.
“Mr. Billy!” Matteo Wooler replied.
“Huh?!” Lydia Wooler was stunned for a moment. “Was Mr. Billy’s wife kidnapped by someone from Black Rock Gorge?”
With her intelligence, she immediately thought of this possibility.
Otherwise, there would be no reason for Billy and his people to clash with Black Rock Gorge.