âWhat did Zendaya steal from you? What is it? Could it be a misunderstanding?â Xyla Stoermer asked.
She really was too shocked. Xyla was very close to Zendaya Stoermer. Although she was Zendayaâs
aunt, they had a bond like sisters. In
fact, they even slept together on the same bed. In other words, Xyla knew Zendaya so well that she
could
count the number of birthmarks on Zendayaâs body. Well, there wasnât a single birthmark on Zendaya.
This was enough proof that Xyla knew Zendaya very well.
How could Zendaya possibly steal anything?
She had money and power. What else would Zendaya lack?
The only thing she didnât have was the freedom of marriage! âItâs not a misunderstanding. I know this
very well!â Alex Rockefeller said with certainty. âWhat exactly is it?â Xyla asked. âThis⦠Itâs a little
difficult to describe, but I am worried that Zendaya might accidentally get someone killed
after stealing that thing from me.
That would be terrible. I must see her,â Alex said. Based on how serious Alex made it sound, Xylaâs
facial expression turned gloomy too. After thinking for a
moment, she believed she finally understood what he meant.
Alex was Master Rockefeller, a rare cultivation guru. Xyla heard that cultivation gurus had powerful
mystical
tools. Such objects might not even be purchasable with money.
Zendaya must have stolen Alexâs mystical tool. âZendaya is usually quite a sensible person. Why would
she do such a thing? Honestly⦠Mr. Rockefeller, I
hereby sincerely apologize to you on behalf of Zendayaâs behavior.â Xyla sighed. âYou donât have to. To
be honest, I didnât exactly suffer a loss,â Alex said. âWhat does that mean?â Xyla thought. However,
Xyla lowered her voice when she spoke. âHow about this? Mr. Rockefeller, itâs not too convenient
to do so in the day, but I can take you to Zendaya at night.
Iâll get her to apologize to you in person. What do
you think?â Alex nodded. âSure,â he said. Lucy Quinton and the other girls didnât hear this sentence
from Xyla, but they had been shocked by what they
heard earlier. None of them wouldâve guessed that the broke dude Lucy spoke of could have such⦠A
deep
relationship with Michiganâs Stoermer family.
Zendaya even stole from him!
Who would believe this if word got out?
On the contrary, Xyla seemed to believe it very much. After emptying her hot glass of water, Xyla made
an
offer to Alex. âItâs still early. Mr. Rockefeller, are you familiar with Michigan? Would you like me to show
you around?
I happened to want to go to Jade Market for a walk. Iâd like to choose an engagement gift for
Zendaya. They have specialties of Michigan during the
republican era.â
Alex had been to Michigan quite a number of times, but heâd never really had the chance to explore the
local
customs and traditions. Since there was nothing else to do, he agreed. Soon, the two of them left the
cafe. Lucy and two other women at the next table felt hugely relieved.
They started talking among themselves right
after. ***
Although the rain had subsided a little, it was still drizzling. A young man and woman walked together
down Hansel Road. The man had an extraordinary vibe about him
while the woman seemed dignified and beautiful.
They were like a perfect couple. The only thing that stood
out was that the man had his arms in his pocket, and the woman was holding an umbrella. She made
sure he
was fully covered as one of her shoulders was thoroughly soaked. They were Alex and Xyla. âHansel
Road is a famous historical street. Further up is the Hansel Temple.
During New Yearâs, locals in
Michigan would come here for the temple fair. It gets very exciting. I used to come here often when I
was a
kidâ¦â Xyla softly introduced the place to Alex.
In this drizzly weather, one of them had an umbrella while they walked on the road of green stones.
Buildingson both sides of the road seemed reminiscent of older times. Suddenly, they felt as if they had
returned to the
republican era in Michigan. After walking for a while, Alex turned to look at Xyla.