Ewan had noticed the two older men when Old Master Gale got out of the car and dashed toward Emily. He would have stopped them had he not recognized the older gentleman and his butler. After all, it was pretty scary to see someone sprint toward another person at full speed.
Even though he did not like Emily, Eldest Young Master Jackson had ordered him to protect her. He might have disliked her, but he would guarantee her safety.
Emily felt a little dizzy when the older man shook her shoulders. When she finally recognized Old Master Gale, her eyes beamed with excitement!
“Grandfather Gale, what brought you here?”
“Well, I asked you first!” Old Master Gale held her hand in a tight grip.
“Didn’t they say that you have an exam and won’t be able to make it?” He must have referred to Wendy’s parents.
Emily narrowed her eyes. She was not surprised that Charles was there, but Kate? Had she finally dared to show her face in public?
She had been around Hunter for so long, and she had learned that she should not run headlong into a situation. It was her impulsiveness that almost got her, and Lois into trouble. She decided to keep her cool even if Kate appeared in front of her.
“My father and Aunt Kate are already here?” Emily calmed herself and smiled at the old master.
Old Master Gale seemed confused. “Is that what you call her?”
“Otherwise…”
“Aiya, Miss Emily! It really is you! Old Master Gale’s eyesight is really good! I could not even tell.” Butler Milo finally reached them, and he panted to catch his breath.
Their bodyguards stood at the side. When they noticed Ewan’s presence, they decided to keep their distance to avoid any conflict—the atmosphere between bodyguards was usually a confrontational one. After all, there were no signs of danger.
Old Master Gale lost his train of thought when Butler Milo interrupted them. However, he still held Emily’s hands in a tight grip.
“I was so disappointed when they told me that you weren’t coming to the banquet. Was this meant as a surprise?”
Emily thought about that for a split second and finally nodded her head. “I also wanted to give my sister a surprise, so Grandfather, could you please promise not to tell anyone that I’m here?”
“Why, of course!” As long as she was there, nothing else mattered. Perhaps it was because she was Wendy’s younger sister, he had extended his love for her and treated her like his own granddaughter. Whatever the reason, he was so happy to see her—indescribably delighted!
“Oh yes, when did you get here? Have you finished your exam?”
“I had my last paper yesterday, and I only arrived this morning, I’m staying in a hotel.”
“In a hotel? How can we have that? You need to come with me; it’s not safe to stay outside.” Old Master Gale did not feel comfortable when he heard that.
However, Emily did not want Wendy to know that she was there. Most importantly, Kate would also be there. If she were to stay with the Gale family, she would most probably run into them.
“Grandfather, that’s because I wanted to give them a surprise. If I were to stay at your place, that would defeat the purpose, wouldn’t it?” She pulled the Old Master Gale’s hands lightly. “Grandfather, please keep this a secret. Otherwise, I’ll ignore you forever.”
Old Master Gale had felt as if something was missing when Emily addressed him as ‘Grandfather Gale’. However, everything was well when she had called him ‘Grandfather’ instead.
How could the old man resist her adorable plea? He had agreed to it right away!
“Alright, alright. You can stay in a hotel, but you must stay in one of our hotels!” A child from his family should not simply drift outside; it was too unsafe.
“Grandfather, I came with Eldest Master Jackson this time, how can it not be safe?” She turned around and pointed at Ewan. “See? I even have a bodyguard, so how can I be in any danger?”
She was only a little girl. Who would want to harm a little girl for no reason at all?
Butler Milo also smiled and said, “Come on, don’t get too nervous, Old Master. Eldest Young Master Jackson must have planned everything perfectly.”
Old Master Gale glanced at Ewan, but he was still unsure. He leaned closer toward Emily and lowered his voice. “Emily, what’s your relationship with Eldest Young Master Jackson?”
Wendy said that she was a maid in the Jackson’s household, but Eldest Young Master Jackson had brought her on a trip. He even arranged a bodyguard for her protection. It did not look as if she was only temporary help.
“It’s because Second Sister has a good relationship with him!” Emily did not wish to lie to him, but if she had told him the truth about her relationship with Hunter, he would definitely be worried about her. Why would she mention such a shameful relationship?
“Grandfather, why are you out and about? Don’t you need to go back to work? You must be slacking off.” She had managed to change the topic so naturally, that Old Master Gale fell right into it.
“I’m getting old, so I don’t really need to take care of the company’s matters now.”
“Then, Eldest Young Master Gale is the one running the business now?” She asked.
Old Master Gale nodded and said, “Next time, you’ll call him ‘Eldest Cousin Brother,’ just like Wendy does.”
“Sure.” She would agree to anything as long as they did not talk about her relationship with Hunter.
Old Master Gale held Emily’s hand and said, “You’ve just arrived at City L, yes? Let me show you around; what do you say?” He was out that day because he wanted to buy a special present for Wendy to give it to her during the banquet. However, it was such a coincidence that he ran into Emily, so he decided to put that task aside.
Emily looked at Ewan, and the bodyguard coldly said, “Eldest Young Master does not intend to limit Miss Gale’s activities.” As long as she did not try to lose him.
Emily felt a sudden burst of happiness and nodded excitedly at Old Master Gale.
She was only too happy to spend some time with Old Master Gale. It was like how she had spent her time with Old Madam Jackson.
Just as the Old Master Gale held Emily’s hand, an old man in his 60s walked toward them.
“Old Gale! Wow, it’s really you!”
“Old Yang, you’re taking a walk too? What a coincidence!”
They had been friends for many years, and both of them were retired. Since they decided to let their younger family members fight at the frontline while they enjoyed their retirement, it was not uncommon for them to take strolls around the city.
Old Yang’s smile got even wider when he noticed the young lady whose hand was in Old Master Gale’s hand.
“Is this your long-lost granddaughter? Wow, both of you like exactly the same! Look at the eyes; look at the facial features!”
“Does she really look like me?” Old Master Gale was thrilled to hear that.
Emily might not have been his real granddaughter, but once he heard that they look alike, he was delighted!
When Butler Milo heard that, he stood in front of them to compare their facial features. Suddenly, he opened his eyes wide. “After some observation, Emily truly looks like our Old Master Gale! So very alike!”
Old Master Gale’s facial features had shrunk a little due to his age, but they both knew him from decades ago. Emily’s face, and her heroic air; she looked quite similar to Old Master Gale when he was a young man.
Other people could easily mistake them for grandfather and granddaughter!