Chapter 185 If the Kid Wins

Arthur gazed at Philip’s stern face and didn’t hesitate any longer. Turning to Apollo, who was sitting on the couch, he said, “Let’s see what you’ve got.”

He felt a twin

of discomfort as he said this, as if he were intimidating a child.

It’s not a fair fight: it’s one–sided aggression!

Oh, well. I can’t disobey the commander’s orders….

I’ll just stop when I have the upper hand. He’s just a kid.

Milly had been living with the Burnetts for a while now and was familiar with Arthur, so she was surprised to see Philip letting Arthur spar with Apollo. Her eyes widened in shock.

“Grandpa, should we just forget about this?”

Philip remained calm, his expression unchanging as he fiddled with the beads in his hand. “If the kid wins, I’ll let him carry the Burnetts‘ last name.

“When you start school, I’ll take care of him and guide him. What do you think?”

Milly listened to Philip’s words, biting her lip and remaining silent.

The conditions were indeed appealing. If Apollo had Philip’s protection, even if he was different from everyone else, no one would dare say anything to him.

But she still felt uneasy….

“Grandpa, Apollo is still young and hasn’t received any training. He can’t control his emotions yet. If they really fight, I’m worried something might happen

Philip hadn’t responded yet when Arthur spoke up to reassure her, ‘Don’t worry, Ms. Burnett. I’ll make sure to hold back and not hurt this young boy.”

Milly was speechless.

Arthur hurting Apollo; I’m worried about Apollo

conditions are indeed good. It’s a once–in–a–lifetime opportunity. I’ll just pay

to

to stop when I say so.

looked puzzled and

did that big black dog earlier. As soon

bright eyes sparkled as

185 If

“Ah–wool”

but when he turned around and faced. Arthur, his eyes flashed

those red eyes, which reminded him

small form. “Don’t be scared. The commander just

eyebrows furrowed in annoyance as he thought Arthur was really

a mask of calmness as he gazed at Arthur with an intensity that bordered on unsettling. Before Arthur

was over in

to lift his tea cup before

living room fell silent, as if time

looking somewhat normal were Milly and George, who

as if he was gloating about following Milly’s instructions

wasn’t the right time to praise him. Still, she couldn’t help but acknowledge Apollo’s

praise, and he beamed with joy, bobbing his head

Arthur seethed with

“No way! This one doesn’t count!

to process what had just happened. He figured his eyesight

even

did let him make a few moves first. Let’s try again. Arthur, you don’t need to go

“Yes, Commander!”

to his feet, cautioning him, “Apollo, be careful later,

As a special operative, he

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