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.

not worried about Arthur hurting Apollo; I’m worried about

I’ll just pay

this, she turned to

when I say

looked puzzled and tilted

dog earlier. As soon as you do that, you have to stop fighting,

as he

If the

“Ah–wool”

Milly’s orders, but when he turned around and faced. Arthur, his

down his spine at the intensity of those red eyes, which reminded him of the

his throat and composed himself before looking down at Apollo’s small form. “Don’t be scared. The commander just wants to test your strength. I’ll let

furrowed in annoyance as he thought Arthur was really

on unsettling. Before Arthur could react,

encounter was over in three

lift his tea cup before

silent, as if time itself had

somewhat normal were Milly and George, who knew

excitement, as if he was gloating about following

praise him. Still, she couldn’t help but acknowledge Apollo’s enthusiasm, so she gave him a genuine thumbs–up. “Good job,

and he beamed with joy, bobbing his head up and

seethed with anger, his face darkening with

way! This one doesn’t count! I let him make three moves first, Commander! This

process what had just happened.

didn’t even

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

“Yes, Commander!”

Apollo back up to his feet,

a special operative, he might defeat Apollo

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