“Alright, I’ll be there on time tomorrow,” Flynn promised.
Harriet Hamilton hesitated for a moment before confessing her fears timidly, “Flynn, I’m a bit nervous.”
“It’s okay, I’m here,” Flynn reassured her with a gentle and soft voice, providing a sense of security.
Flynn clearly understood her concerns.
Meeting the father she hadn’t seen in twenty years, who now wanted her to marry a man she had never met, was distressing and frightening for anyone.
“If only I could stay by your side in Niarak forever,” she wished aloud.
“But you coming to the birthday party already makes me very happy,” Harriet Hamilton forced a smile, tears welling in her eyes.
During this time, she had carefully researched Zion.
Lysander King, with a fortune exceeding a hundred billion, was an unmatched power, truly the sky of Pelens.
He was the foremost authority in Pelens and its surrounding eight cities and nineteen towns. Even Orion Kennedy of Niarak was not qualified to meet him!
Indeed, those from Pelens were proud and powerful.
It wasn’t that they were inherently superior.
Rather, as the capital of Shipmeda State, Pelens had unmatched resources, and Zion was the undisputed master of these resources.
Thus, compared to him, Orion Kennedy was hardly noteworthy.
Moreover, Zion’s strength completely overshadowed all other big shots in Shipmeda State in terms of cultivation, and he had a vast network of friends.
His father-in-law was the head of the Jenkins family, the foremost in Southern Coast Martial Arts, now at the peak of Great Grandmaster.
Now aligned with the Wallace family, Harriet Hamilton’s intended, Stellan Wallace, was an early-stage Great Grandmaster.
Even Zion’s servants were at the peak of Grandmaster.
In Harriet Hamilton’s view, Flynn was formidable, but still fell short compared to Zion, who had dominated Pelens for decades.
Harriet did not believe Flynn could keep her from going to Pelens.
In fact, her call was marked by inner conflict; she longed to see Flynn again but feared he might lose his temper and provoke Zion.
She had heard about the incident yesterday; Maximo had hired six thousand experts to kill Flynn. If not for Yves Yancey’s intervention, Flynn might have been killed.
Maximo had kidnapped Rose and Scarlet, prompting Flynn to challenge him openly to a duel to kill Maximo.
This proved Flynn’s explosive temper and intolerance for injustice.
Harriet Hamilton was very worried about tomorrow’s banquet.
She did not want Flynn to get hurt.
“Promise me you won’t lose your temper easily tomorrow, okay?” she pleaded.
“I want to spend an unforgettable birthday with you, so I’ll have no regrets,” Harriet Hamilton said, feeling downhearted.
After her birthday, she would follow Zion to Pelens and never return to Niarak.
Nor would she have any further dealings with Flynn.
“Don’t worry, as long as you call me Flynn, no one can force you to do anything against your will,” Flynn said with a smile.
“Thank you, Flynn,” Molly felt a warmth in her heart, contented.
She knew it was just Flynn’s way of comforting her, but it made her happy nonetheless.
Knowing she still mattered to Flynn was enough for her.
“Oh, by the way, Flynn, you once said Stephanie had the look of wealth, and it really came true!”
“Jade Ridge Jewelers hired her as a hand model, signing her to a two million dollar contract!”
“That’s incredible! Can you read my fortune too?”
“Harriet wants to know if she will ever see Flynn again.”
With surprise and anticipation, Harriet Hamilton spoke.
“Stephanie? A hand model?” Flynn was momentarily taken aback, then chuckled.
Stephanie’s lips were as red as lotuses, a sign of wealth, and her hands were beautiful-slender and fair, perfect for jewelry advertisements.
It made sense for Jade Ridge Jewelers to hire her as a hand model, but the deeper reason was probably the owner’s desire to ingratiate himself with Flynn.
As the saying goes, when one man gains the Tao, his whole clan ascends to heaven.
“Don’t worry, in the future! Whenever you wish, we can meet; I guarantee it,” Flynn replied, smiling warmly.
“Really?” Harriet Hamilton was thrilled, her face full of anticipation. “Then I look forward to seeing you tomorrow! We’ll cut the cake together, hee hee…”
After chatting a bit longer, Flynn hung up the phone.
“Did Mr. Clark prepare a gift for Mrs. Hamilton? If not, I can accompany you to buy one.” Callie Pearce said with a gentle smile, exuding grace and charm.
This girl was truly a lady of fine upbringing. While Flynn was on the phone, she stood quietly beside him, even her steps were softened, careful not to disturb him.
Her smile was tender and warm, every gesture she made was filled with elegance and tranquility, perfectly suited for a life of nurturing a family.
“I plan to make some beauty cream as a gift,” Flynn thought for a moment and replied.
A hint of envy appeared on Callie Pearce’s face as she spoke softly, “If it’s a cream made by Mr. Clark, it must be the best there is.”
Jealousy!
Definitely jealousy!
A woman’s jealousy can be peculiar, triggered by the slightest word, truly headache-inducing.
Flynn couldn’t help but smile wryly, nodding, “Indeed, it works very well and can resolve all kinds of skin issues.”
“I’m thinking of buying some ingredients this afternoon to make it. I’ll make some extra to share with you!”
Upon hearing this, Callie Pearce’s eyes crinkled into crescents as she asked, “Aren’t the ingredients hard to find?”
“Not to hide anything from Mr. Clark, but my grandfather has many valuable herbs, including century-old ginseng, lingzhi mushrooms, and snow lotus flowers. If you need them, I can get them for you.”
Flynn waved his hand, “According to the ancient formula, it does require some precious herbs, but I can substitute them with common herbs.”
“The only issue is the brewing process, which is a bit cumbersome and requires a clay pot and must be done over a wood fire.”
“The mulberry tree would be most suitable.”
Gas doesn’t have the same spiritual essence, and different types of plants absorb various natural essences from the environment, among which the mulberry tree has absorbed the essence of heaven and earth.
“A mulberry tree? My grandfather has one. Why don’t you come to my place to make it? I’ll assist you,” Callie Pearce said, linking arms with Flynn as they walked down the mountain.
Flynn smiled helplessly.
He knew what Callie Pearce thought of him, but he wasn’t particularly interested in her. However, since she had offered, it was hard to refuse.
On the way, Flynn learned that Callie Pearce had moved out of the Pearce family home and bought her own property.
A small villa nestled against the mountains and waters.
Callie Pearce wanted her own space, unwilling to live with her parents.
But given Callie Pearce’s suggestive looks, Flynn suspected that wasn’t the real reason.
After purchasing the ingredients, they went to Elis Pearce’s estate.
Seeing them arrive together, Elis Pearce knew Flynn was going to make herbal medicine at Callie’s place and couldn’t stop smiling, quickly pulling Callie aside.
“Did you enjoy your day with Mr. Clark at Jade Dragon Mountain?”
“Yes, grandfather, and I have some great news. With Mr. Clark as the chief instructor, The Edge will surely shine this year!” Callie Pearce excitedly relayed everything that happened at Jade Dragon Mountain.
“What?! Mr. Clark killed a thousand people? Greater Sovereign!” Elis Pearce exclaimed.
Recently, after Flynn had slapped Sullivan Cox to death at The Edge Facility, Brandon Pearce suspected Flynn was a Great Grandmaster.
But Flynn was even more fearsome than a Great Grandmaster-he was a Greater Sovereign!
“God bless Brandon, God bless our Pearce family!” Elis wept with joy.
Knowing that some families revered a few Grandmasters enough to intimidate others.
If one had a Great Grandmaster, that family would become the focal point of the province.
For instance, the Wallace family’s fame rose significantly when Stellan Wallace, a prodigy, emerged from their ranks, attracting congratulations from many important figures.
And thinking further, when the head of the Jenkins family reached the peak of Great Grandmaster status, they immediately became the second most prominent family in Shipmeda State, only behind the Spencer family because they had a Governor.
But Flynn was a Greater Sovereign!
By comparison, the Jenkins family was nothing.
“Callie Pearce, with Mr. Clark touring Niarak, make sure you seize the opportunity!” Elis Pearce whispered knowingly, his smile laden with implication.
Hearing this, Callie Pearce blushed, lowering her head and biting her lip as she whispered,
“Yes, grandfather, I’m ready…”