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Chapter 153

Chapter 153

Raymond and Niklaus leaned on each other, stumbling as they walked into the house. They were clearly rattled.

As soon as they stepped inside, they froze. In the garden stood a line of soldiers, all fully armed.

Just moments ago, these soldiers had been in the middle of an intense standoff with foreign bodyguards. But now, they were casually putting down their weapons to arm–wrestle. They even shouted toward the kitchen. “Adeline, is dinner ready yet? We’re starving.”

Adeline opened the window and said defiantly, “If you didn’t waste so much energy, maybe you wouldn’t be so hungry. And stop messing with the flowers. Dalton’s gonna complain again.

The soldiers didn’t seem to care at all. They ignored her and turned back to their contest, now competing with a group of

men in suits.

The two groups of people were practicing tactical moves, throwing punches and kicks. The hits were strong, and before long, the match became a tight and heated struggle.

When Quinlyn walked into the room, they tried to drag her into their match, but Stanley, one of the boys, shot them a sharp look, instantly stopping them.

“She’s tired enough as it is. Don’t make her train more,” Stanley said, waving them off. “Come on. Quinlyn. Let’s go get some ice cream. Don’t think about those stinky guys outside. All men are stinky. Like, really stinky.”

Quinlyn raised an eyebrow. “Stanley, you’re a man, too.”

“I’m different,” Stanley said with a grin. “I sprayed cologne today. Don’t believe me? Smell for yourself.”

As they entered the living room, another group of people was gathered. In the center, a few older folks were lounging on the couch, sipping coffee and chatting.

“I knew it,” Curtis said. “The Lynch family is definitely despicable. Back when we ran out of money on that project, we contacted those overseas Cerulandians. The Lynch family was the richest, yet they claimed their heir went missing and didn’t offer a single dime.”

to train soldiers, but you don’t understand the business,” Edward said. “When my superiors asked me for advice, I shut

Quinlyn today, if we ever cross paths with them in business again, don’t expect the Hill

and Raymond were nearly on their knees in shock. ‘Wow, everyone here

saying, “Make yourselves comfortable. Don’t mind the crowd–whenever Quinlyn

mind,” Raymond quickly said, shaking his head. He and Niklaus squeezed into a single armchair. Then they watched as Quinlyn

a high–stakes meeting, but now their tone had completely shifted. They sweetly asked Quinlyn about her summer vacation and complimented her on looking taller and thinner, eager

sweet and innocent as

are you still going to

of here, he thought. This family’s life feels like a movie, but the bullets are real. I’d like to stick around for a few

it up tr’s just an invitation

not what you said in

the living room. When they realized

of that show recently, Curtis said thoughtfully. “It’s backed by the authorities, and the contestants are all kids between eight and fourteen with really high

as he finished speaking, Edward sneered. “A teenage genius, huh? The authorities sure know how to pick

meant, and all eyes turned

incident, the higher–ups started paying attention to Quinlyn. You know

attention, even though he didn’t know all the

been on the show a lot. And he’s

memorize books he’s never seen before. His IQ scores are way higher

first started recruiting, that kid’s parents had signed him up, too. But during the on–site tests, he got eliminated because

like Quinlyn. Real mature for his age, like a little adult.” Niklaus finished his thought, but as soon as he said it, he

thought to himself, ‘Wait. Did I

compare just anyone to Quinlyn. They don’t even come close!” Stanley snapped, insulting the other kid pretty harshly. Normally, the adults would step in, but no one said anything, almost as

officials?”

an ordinary family, so there’s no issue. Otherwise. wouldn’t let

made sense. Edward thought for a second, then suddenly reached over and ruffled