Chapter 276

Sara was unsettled by Louis' unshakable confidence. After witnessing Hayden in action, she was impressed and found it hard to believe anyone could surpass him.

So, she asked Louis, "Are you sure you can take that guy down?"

He smiled confidently. "You might not know the difference between martial artists and ordinary people. Even if that chauffeur were a 200-pound muscle-bound giant, I could take him out with just a flick of my finger." Sara nodded. "Okay. I'll trust that Hayden's people aren't pushovers."

...

At the school entrance, Matthew stood among a crowd of parents. He tried to spot Lorraine by standing on his tiptoes.

He saw her in the kindergarten line, looking around nervously as if searching for him. So, he waved his hand to get her attention.

When Lorraine saw him, her face lit up with joy. She squealed, "Dad!" She ran out of line with a big smile.

Matthew's heart melted at the sight of her happiness. He pushed through the crowd, crouched, and spread his arms wide.

with joy. "Dad, I'm so happy," she exclaimed,

her tightly and stood up.

proudly, "Jaden always says his dad comes to pick him up and loves

I even told him you'd definitely come today. I'm so glad you did." Matthew felt guilty for not

moms and don't want them." Matthew's

want you to be

before they headed back to the car. Once inside, Lorraine saw Silas sitting beside

emerald vial pendant from around his

don't want a gift. I'm

pendant as an

Silas had never offered him such a gift. It was surprising that he would give it to Lorraine instead. Silas looked at Matthew

and said, "Lorraine, this is a special gift from Silas. Take it, and remember

call him Uncle Silas. It sounds too serious. I'll just

into laughter. "Okay. You

been the butt

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