He was dressed so casually. In a place where everyone else showed up in tailored suits, he was wearing a simple jacket and sneakers. If she hadn’t seen it with her own eyes, combined with Flynn’s calm yet subtly commanding demeanor, she wouldn’t have believed it.
“Master, my name is Lila, thirty years old, a direct descendant of the Haralu Duffy family. I graduated from Harvard University, fluent in sixteen languages, and have served The Raven King for eight years,” she introduced herself.
“I’ve never had a boyfriend. My legs are 130 centimeters long, hips 90, waist 60, chest 90. I love wearing tight jeans, dislike sheer stockings but prefer black ones. I own all nine types from Balenciaga. Of course, if you like sheer stockings, I can-”
“Stop, stop!” Flynn interrupted her, his eyes fixed on his computer.
“Let’s get to the point.”
He took a sip of tea and glanced at Lila.
As she claimed, her legs were indeed long, and her figure was striking.
“Alright, starting today, I am your servant. I’ll be on call 24/7. If you need anything, I’ll be there,” Lila smiled faintly, her sincerity impossible to doubt.
If Madeline were standing nearby, she might have smashed through the floor-to-ceiling window in disbelief. Even Layla would have been stunned.
Lila, usually as untouchable as a queen born of ice-head of Titan Holdings with a valuation of $3 billion, a domineering businesswoman whose presence could overwhelm anyone, including Paxton-was now meek and compliant before Flynn, as docile as a rabbit.
Madeline, who couldn’t even see her on the horizon, and Layla, who would pale in comparison, could only be his servant?
It was as people often said: things that shocked others were just part of his daily life.
What seemed like ordinary, mundane moments to Flynn would be unforgettable, legendary events for others.
Flynn chuckled softly, saying nothing as he continued to browse the files on his computer.
If Molly found out about Lila acting this way, she’d probably lose her mind. She’d immediately call Scarlet and demand she come keep an eye on him.
“Hmm? Rose came by this morning?” Flynn noticed her name on the visitor log.
Lila, standing to the side and looking uncharacteristically shy, furrowed her elegantly arched brows upon hearing Flynn’s words.
“Yes. The head of Sharp’s Group wants to exchange all of Sharp’s Group’s assets for someone’s safety.”
“Master, do you know her?”
At this, she suddenly recalled her first day in Slatin when The Raven King had told her, “My master is in Niarak and will come to Slatin soon.”
Niarak…
They were both from Niarak…
Flynn frowned and asked, “What’s this about exactly?”
“Master, here’s what happened…”
Lila recounted the events from earlier that morning.
Rose had asked her, “Miss Lila, if someone offended Ostrad’s military, could Asura Palace ensure their safety in Northern Europe, making sure they were never found?”
Lila had replied, “Yes. As long as they don’t show themselves again, we can protect them for a lifetime, allowing them to live as an ordinary person.”
Rose then pushed a document toward her. “This is all of Sharp’s Group’s assets, worth $12 billion. I am willing to transfer everything to Titan Holdings in exchange for one person’s safety in Northern Europe.”
Hearing this, a wave of warmth surged through Flynn’s heart, spreading an indescribable emotion he hadn’t felt in years.
“Even if you go against the world, I will stand behind you without hesitation!”
Rose’s promise from two weeks ago echoed in his ears.
She was willing to sell off her entire empire, leaving herself with nothing, just to secure a backup plan for him.
Even with Flynn’s unshakable composure, he couldn’t help but feel deeply moved.
“Master, you…” Lila noticed the glimmer of emotion in Flynn’s sharp eyes and furrowed her brows slightly.
“Go on,” Flynn said, his tone calm but firm.
“Yes, Master. To be honest, while Sharp’s Group is worth over $12 billion, it’s insignificant to Titan Holdings. Any one of the eight pharmaceutical companies we own worldwide is bigger than Sharp’s Group.
“Moreover, their traditional remedies are far inferior to ours. However, since Titan Holdings plans to establish a long-term presence in Ostrad, acquiring Sharp’s Group aligns with our future plans. So, I didn’t agree outright and decided to consider it.”
Titan Holdings’ primary reason for entering Ostrad was to help Flynn encircle the Clark family in business.
If they planned to stay in Ostrad for the long term, acquiring Sharp’s Group would be a strategic move.
“When Rose saw my hesitation, she even proposed transferring Orco Real Estate.”
Hearing this, Flynn’s hand tensed around the mouse.
These women were insane.
Even if he revitalized Sharp’s Group, it was still the Sharp family’s legacy built over two decades!
As for Orco Real Estate, though technically his, he had already transferred it to Scarlet.
These two women were willing to give it all up-for free-just for his safety.
Now he understood.
They believed he was an Earthly Sovereign, capable of destroying the Clark family effortlessly. But with two deputy commanders in the military backing the Clarks, the military would inevitably hunt him down afterward.
They thought even the strongest individual couldn’t stand against an entire nation.
They were preparing an escape route for him.
If he annihilated the Clark family, they would urge him to flee abroad.
“And then? Did you agree?” Flynn’s voice tightened as he asked.
“No. I’m still weighing the pros and cons. Ms. Sharp was unwilling to reveal the person’s identity. She only said that anyone The Raven King considered a friend would strengthen him further.”
“Could it be… she was talking about you? Or…” Lila, skilled at reading people, noticed the subtle changes in Flynn’s expression and her eyes widened in realization.
“That person is me,” Flynn admitted with a bitter smile.
“What?” Lila was stunned. Her guess had been right.
The idea of the King of the Underworld becoming a subordinate to The Raven King? If The Raven King heard this, he’d probably be petrified on the spot.
A master relying on their servant? This was absurd.
“Accept the deal. Use Titan Holdings to fully support Sharp’s Group’s development in Slatin,” Flynn instructed after some thought.
“Help them gain a solid foothold in Slatin. I’ll let Rose know when the time is right.”
He had no time to manage Sharp’s Group himself, so letting Titan Holdings handle it was a good solution.
It saved him the trouble and eliminated potential obstacles.
Slatin was a treacherous place. Who knew what kind of trouble Rose might attract if she ventured in alone?
“Understood, Master. I’ll inform Ms. Sharp,” Lila agreed.
She couldn’t help but feel a hint of admiration.
Rose might have only seen a fraction of Flynn’s power, but once his full strength was revealed, she would undoubtedly be astounded beyond belief.