Chapter 16

Theodore stumbled out of his room, looking flustered. “Sis, what’s wrong?”

Isabella glared at him, her eyes brimming with tears. Her shoulders heaved as she struggled to contain her anger. “You’re faking being sick just to avoid–school… Do you even

understand? **Of all pursuits, studying is paramount!** If you don’t want to be bullied anymore in the future, you must study hard!”

Theodore instantly caved, his sharp peach blossom,eyes drooping. “Sis, I was wrong.”

Isabella’s voice trembled with frustration. “Theodore, I am willing to shield you from storms, but the world is vast, and not all storms can be blocked for you”

“Reflect on this properly.”

She angrily grabbed his school bag and slammed the door on her way out.

Theodore pouted. “Why is she so fiery?”

When the door creaked open again, he smirked knowingly. “I

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knew she couldn’t stay mad for long.”

However, the sound of polished leather shoes echoed in the room. Theodore’s heart sank as a stern middle–aged man strode in behind him.

Turning to face the man, Theodore calmly asked, “You’re here for the ‘Flower Protector, right?”

The man tossed a thick envelope at him. Without waiting for an explanation, Theodore immediately guessed the visitor’s

purpose.

Hill?” he asked with disdain. “Trying to buy me off with money?”

for your age. Listen, young man, you’ve gotten yourself involved with someone you

the envelope landed on the man’s hands with such

reputation. Madam Hill truly spares no expense. But what if I said

“Madam Hill said you could name your

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confident in Theodore’s capitulation. After all, no one had ever refused Madam Hill’s formidable financial

prowess.

should’ve investigated me before sending someone to negotiate. I’m not someone just any stray cat or

exactly are you?”

of knowing my name.”

room was suddenly

to meet you. Apologies, but you’ll

resisting would risk exposing his identity, which would only bring

me a moment–I need to leave a note for my roommate. Otherwise, if she reports me missing, it’ll

motioning for his group to wait outside.

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only a single change of clothes. sewn

**“Sis,

from home for a year. It’s time I

now. We’ll

-Theodore“**

left without looking

the empty room. She slumped onto the sofa, overwhelmed with

together, even parting with a pet would leave

only wish you success and fulfillment

fates had

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