Chapter 1157: Was what he did enough?

[Pierson's Island]

After what felt like an eternity, Finn's group finally arrived at Pierson's Castle. Every second felt longer than it should, and Finn could've sworn that it was probably one of the longest half-hours of his life.

"Welcome," Butler Lee greeted the group outside the residence with a warm smile. "Please, let our staff assist with your things."

"Uh, thanks! But it's alright!" Lily energetically waved to the helpers of the castle. "It's just a bag; no need to worry."

Hearing this, Max couldn't help but glare daggers at her. 'How come she wouldn't let them hold her things while she had no qualms throwing everything in my direction?'

"It's okay, Ray," James, on the other hand, was still helping Ray. "We're already here. You can always rest now."

"What happened to him?" asked Butler Lee out of curiosity, only to earn a conflicted smile from James.

"I see. Then, let us help you with Sir Ray," said Butler Lee.

"Uh, thanks. I guess the boat ride didn't help him feel better."

With that, the servants carefully assisted Ray, taking him to a room where he could rest. As this unfolded and the master's guests took their things, Butler Lee couldn't help but furrow his brows.

Where were the Young Master and the Young Madam? Also, the Young Madam's brothers?

"Uh..."

"Butler Lee, did you prepare it?" Finn asked before Butler Lee could inquire about the missing people in the group.

Deep lines appeared between Butler Lee's brows as he looked at Finn, confused. "Prepare...?"

told us to come here first because

at him curiously. When

to be a surprise. Please, come inside and rest first. We'll call you once everything is ready.

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Lily, however, was just excited to see what it was. James, on

the group go inside the castle with

Nina looked at her fiancé with mixed

you." Finn nodded at her and smiled. "Stay with the

The couple looked at each other for a moment before Nina let go of his hand. She offered Butler Lee a brief smile before walking past him, following the rest of the group into

and Butler Lee kept their eyes on her retreating figure until she was about to cross the threshold. When Butler Lee was sure no one could hear what Finn couldn't say, he faced the young

surprise for their guests," said Butler Lee quietly, but sternly. "Moreover, I noticed they didn't come here with you. Is there something I should

and when he blinked, his eyes

and deliver the message clearly. "They were on the other side of the town, and she told me to bring the group here for their

one: send help. They're planning to

dangerous," he added under his breath. "She also told me not to go to the police, since they're

He simply nodded and

estimated time. "Thank you. You've arrived just in time.

"I need a solution. Will you be able to

will do us no good." Butler Lee nodded. "Sir Finn,

"Everyone who isn't here."

and stay with your friends.

Finn shook his head. "I'm coming with

Lee maintained his smile. "I'm afraid I can't

"And why not?"

his phone, and tapped on it a few

phone to his pocket.

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