The Roach family of St. Sunday.
In an attic, the head of the Roach family, Ben Roach, was humbly looking at a man above him. This man was a dignitary from the Harding family.
“Sir, Mr. X is too arrogant. He has repeatedly killed members of our Roach family. Now he has stirred up turmoil in St. Sunday. All over the place, war factions are appearing. Our continuous hiding may not align with the Harding family’s grand plan.” Ben Roach spoke, lowering his head, hardly daring to look directly at the man. Mr. X was loathsome.
“Don’t rush.” The dignitary from the Harding family shook his head, a flash of cold light in his eyes. “A Mr. X who hides his head and shows his tail cannot disrupt our grand plan.”
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At this time, Robin and Jeff Reczek had just finished eating. A phone call came in.
“Rosey?” Robin picked up and saw it was from Rosey Chambers. He had given Rosey his phone number before he left and immediately answered, “Rosey, what’s up?”
“Do you have time? Come help, I can’t manage it all.” Rosey’s slightly dependent, fresh voice came from the phone. It was a bit sweet.
“Yes.” Robin said. At present, they really had nothing else to do.
“Good, come to the One Two Three Orphanage, hurry.” Rosey Chambers urged.
“Okay.”
In a short while, Robin had arrived. Upon arrival, he found that the One Two Three Orphanage was different from last time, as if it had been renovated. It appeared more childlike. Kim was also inside, as well as Long, the one who collected protection money. They were all busy inside, as if they were building something.
“Sir.” A woman with a refined demeanor, dressed in a white blouse and a hip-hugging skirt, looking like a cool white-collar worker, came over. She bowed her head to Robin, her gaze complex. There was admiration, awe, and shock.
Evelyn Hall liked Robin. Ever since he saved her, allowing her to bite him, she had hopelessly fallen for Robin. She even dreamed of Robin at night. But she knew she couldn’t have Robin. She had already expressed her feelings last time, but Robin had rejected her, so all she could do was hide her hopeless feelings deep in her heart and unconditionally obey her lord’s commands.
Yes. In her eyes, since Robin had saved her life, she belonged to him, and he was her lord. Especially since she knew that Robin was also known as Mr. X. He had told her last time.
Over the past few days, she had also learned what Mr. X had done. He had killed Charles Roach on his arrival, then annihilated the Gilkes family, and seized the gift meant for Lord Whiteford. He had slapped the faces of the city’s leaders and factions. Now, he was even the leader of the war faction.
Such a figure was worth her submission and dedication of everything. It’s a pity she knew she was destined only to be a subordinate. When Robin looked at her, there wasn’t a shred of romantic interest or passion in his eyes. He treated her just as he would any ordinary friend.
Evelyn Hall, of course, did not know that Robin’s gentleness was only reserved for one woman and one girl.
“Um.” Robin glanced at Evelyn Hall, then withdrew his gaze.
“You… finally came.” At this moment, a girl ran out from behind. She lightly touched Robin’s shoulder, her voice soft and weak.
Robin turned to look. It was Rosey Chambers, wearing overalls and a hat, holding a set of leaflets in her hand.
“We’re short of hands. Help us distribute these leaflets.” Rosey Chambers immediately stuffed the leaflets into Robin’s hands.
‘One Two Three Shelter, three levels underground, with ample water and food supply, and multiple exits. It can accommodate people for several months. Welcome to reserve a spot.’
Robin took a look at the flyer in his hand. It was exactly about the ‘One Two Three Shelter’.
“One Two Three Shelter?” Robin’s mouth twitched slightly.
“Yes, this was an idea Evelyn Hall thought of. Our orphanage originally had a basement with three levels which we used to store things. Now we’ve cleared it all out to use as a shelter. The first twenty spots are being sold for fifty thousand and the price will increase after those. You have no idea how popular this project is. We sold more than twenty spots on the first day, making nearly a million.” Rosey Chambers grinned brilliantly.
She had never expected to make so much money. A million! She had never earned so much in her life.
“Good idea,” Robin glanced at Evelyn Hall, appreciation in his eyes. But he knew that this project was not as simple as Rosey Chambers made it out to be. There were many issues, such as credibility, safety, and other problems. In short, it wasn’t easy. But it seemed to be going well so far. Evelyn Hall must have played a big part in this. After all, as a businesswoman, and a top one at that, she had her ways.
“Thank you for your praise, my lord.” Evelyn Hall lowered her head, not daring to look up. But inside, she was thrilled. She had received praise from her lord. She would be motivated for the rest of the day.
“My lord? What a strange title.” Rosey Chambers shook her head in confusion. But seeing that Evelyn Hall had no intention of answering her, she didn’t ask again. She then handed another stack of flyers to Robin. “Don’t slack off, we have a lot of flyers today. Let’s go, we’re going to distribute them on West Street.” And she pulled Robin away.
“Oh.” Robin didn’t resist and just went with her. Leaving behind a stunned Evelyn Hall, who muttered to herself, “Rosey, do you know who he is? You actually asked him to distribute flyers, my god, are you serious? He’s the one to distribute flyers?”
That was Mr. X! The one who had killed Charles Roach as soon as he arrived, and annihilated the Gilkes family. He was now the leader of the war faction, the spiritual support of countless young people in the city, and their object of worship. Such a figure was pulled away to distribute flyers? No one would believe it if they heard. But when Evelyn Hall recovered from her shock, she found that Rosey Chambers had already taken Robin away. “Oh, Rosey, you’re so innocent and cute.” She thought. Only Rosey could make someone like Mr. X distribute flyers.
“But I really envy her for being so relaxed with our lord.” Evelyn Hall had a look of envy in her eyes. Deep, intense envy. Ever since she chose to become Robin’s subordinate, she always felt a sense of oppression when facing him, which suppressed her affection for him. She was always careful around him. Unlike Rosey Chambers, who was able to talk freely and easily with him. But if she knew that there was a woman who made Robin sleep on the floor every day and didn’t let him get in bed, she would definitely go crazy. It’s really frustrating to compare yourself with others.
Back in Stillwater, Elise, who was in her office, sneezed. “Who’s talking about me?”