âCurrently the Hoyle Group and the Meyer family only appear to be close. In fact, Alan and Finn are completely incompatible with each other. Alan seems to be calm and gentle when talking. Even if he is prepared, but there are always times when he was in a hurry. Donât you think that itâs his tactic for stalling some time, making you calm first, so that he can concentrate on dealing with Finn Meyer, that old fox?â
Itâs no wonder to have such a doubt. Everyone could think so. Ivy had thought so too, but now he was more worried about another issue.
âI think that he may not only know a little bit about us. Perhaps, the last pieces of our exact details have also been figured by him.â
Dave was taken aback, turned his head to look at him slightly surprised, âAre you sure?â
âWe canât rule out this possibility.â He had never underestimated that manâs ability.
âThen, shouldnât our plan be revised?â
âWe have to keep buying and stop selling. Besides, we have to check the relationship between Alan and Kent Bai.â
âKent Bai?â In every case, everyone with slight insight would be familiar with this name. A few years ago, he a figure that grew by leaps and bounds but he was much low-key over the recent years. Heâs always secretive in his every movement. Itâs hard to find his trace. Some said that he had given up his old business, while others said that he retreated behind the scene.
Ivy slightly nodded, âItâs the person youâre thinking of.â
âYou are Sean Davis, a fearsome supreme hacker on the internet. Donât tell me Alan went directly to the boss of the underworld to ask for protection. This would be troublesome.â Dave was a bit worried.
Kent was someone that anyone could provoke. Not only that heâs skilled, but also a genius. He was cunning and treacherous, also wicked and merciless.
âTwo days ago, I accidentally heard a few drunken words from Yang Xiaofeng, the former chief of the police station who had just dismissed from his post. I felt that it would be likely a fact. Otherwise, when dealing with Finn, Alan wouldnât confidently leave the headquarter in Jiangcheng and spent the day at Luo City leisurely. We have never underestimated him and acted cautiously. But now as I think about it, we are still careless. This man is more profound than we thought.â
Dave couldnât help but cursed, âThis old fox is more treacherous than Finn Meyer. He is more tricky, more restraining himself, and more enigmatic and difficult to predict.â
Ivy smiled lightly, âThis way itâs fun, isnât it?â
Dave gave him a despise look, âYouâre the only one who takes revenge as fun.â
âThe word ârevengeâ is too serious. This game makes my mind clearer.â After pausing, he added again, âIf not for Olive and those past events, I would like to be friends with him.â
âDonât tell me you already have the heart to give up.â Although both of them werenât someone who would fight for power, they had worked hard to plan it for so long, they couldnât return empty-handed.
âThat depends on whether or not the real evidence that he gives can convince me.â
âDonât forget that evidence can be faked.â Dave reminded him.
âAlan isnât such a person. â Ivy frowned. He actually felt strange that he would speak for that man.
Dave leaned back on the car seat, put his hand behind his head, and rested his head, âTo be honest, I also wanted this matter to end quickly.â
âSince youâre in a relationship, so you wanted a sense of stability? You are an old man having a romance with a way younger woman. Looks like the more youâre into it, the deeper you feel.â Ivy laughed at him.
âIâm old already, I canât play around anymore. Are you happy?â Dave was angry since he was touched in his sore spot.
âHow are you old, you may be old but you still have a young spirit. Xenia has ever complained about her dissatisfaction with your lust.â Ivy winked at him, making a rare ambiguous joke.
âThat silly girl, so she has been telling you about this. Sheâll see how I deal with her when she comes back.â The pleasure of their intimate moment, she is a lady, how could she easily speak of it with other men? It really irritated him.
Ivy looked that his expression was getting bad and found it more ridiculous, âWhy? Are you easily jealous? If youâre jealous, you may not be drowned in your jealousy.â
âIâve given up my jealousy. Iâm more curious about you. You still havenât moved on until now?â In his mind, his little brother had a lot of encounters with women, but he had always kept his hands clean.
Perhaps, when thereâs someone in his heart, he could ignore every seduction. Just like himself, he admitted that he had a slightly debauched life before. But since he was in love with Xenia, his mind became more composed and had lost interest in other women.
âNow the woman that you love has been married, donât tell me that youâre planning to protect her forever, do you?â
âLetâs see when Iâll meet someone with mutual feelings again,â Ivy said lightly.
âIâll give you an old saying, thereâs still plenty of fish in the sea, why should you keep your unrequited love?â
âThatâs how it said, but letâs say if youâre the one who should give up Xenia, can you still say it so easily?â
Thereâs a word called âempathyâ which is actually deceiving people. If it werenât for personal experience, how could another person seriously and clearly feel such heartache and depression with nowhere to vent?
Dave shouted in displeased, âHey, currently Iâm getting along well with Xenia. Donât put a curse on us with your mouth.â
He begged that womanâs forgiveness with many difficulties, then she slowly accepted him. Now, he just talked about marriage and he didnât want anything to go wrong.
Love is bothersome and itâs not a good topic. So, the conversation in the car gradually came to an end.
When they went past a flower shop, Ivy got off the car, went into the shop, and picked a bunch of white lilies.
When they arrive at the Steeleâs, the band of four was playing for Annie in the living room. The fine guitar sound covered the whole room. Annie naturally danced to the rhythm and Alan was beating to the rhythm on the side.
Olive heard the doorbell and went to open the door. As she opened the door, a bunch of white lilies appeared before her eyes and went into her arms. A faint delicate fragrance soon came into her nose.
Before she had the time to greet both the men at the door, Alan leaned his head on her shoulder, âWifey, your friends are really earnest. Lily means a wish for us to live a long and happy life together.
Thanks, Mr. Davis. Please come in.â
Heâs showing a manner as the host by inviting the guests into the house.
Olive lightly rolled her eyes silently. Sometimes, male species are pettier than females. You couldnât accuse a mature man of behaving childishly once in a while.
When Ivy and Dave went to the living room, she poked his waist lightly to remind him not to cross the line.
He turned his head and smiled sweetly at her, then took the lilies in her arms, âMy wife, these flowers are pretty. Iâll find a vase for you to put them in. You canât waste your friendsâ sincerity.â
Dave quietly bumped into Ivy, leaning close to his ear, before saying, âIâve told you to choose the roses but you didnât. If you chose for the roses, you would be the one irritating him, not otherwise. If you donât listen to the old man, you will only suffer.â
Ivy didnât care and laughed it off, he just didnât put Olive in an awkward situation.
When Mr. and Mrs. Steele saw Ivy and Dave, they became very happy. Both of them enjoyed having guests. Olive had always liked to invite friends to come over to her house since she was young. Both of the elders were never bored with it and always served the guests warmly.
âIvy, I havenât seen you a lot lately.â
Ivy smiled, âIâve been a bit busy lately.â
Being busy is always the best excuse. As for the reason for being busy, nobody would ask about it, and nobody would have the intention to ask about it.
Before Alan appeared, everybody wished that he and Olive could be a couple. There were also several secret efforts of bringing them together. But after Alan appeared and even married Olive, nowadays, the harmonious family became awkward about several things.
âWell, Dave, whereâs Xenia? Why doesnât she come along?â Mrs. Steele started a conversation.
Dave groaned and fell on the sofa, âShe is someone carefree, leaving me all alone, and went abroad for vacation.â
âDo you miss her?â Mrs. Wen smiled shadily like a young woman and made two cups of tea.
âI do miss her a bit.â Dave naturally admitted. He didnât expect that he would get used to someone so quickly.
âThen, why donât you go with her?â Olive interrupted them.
âShe blamed me for caring too much of her. She wanted some freedom. So, I let her fly away like a bird.â
As he mentioned this, Dave became gloomy. How could he be caring too much of her? She always does what she wants and what she loves. Aside from driving away all those men around her, he hardly interfered with her hobbies and freedom.
Women are sentimental species that are hard to serve. Didnât he care about her because of his excitement? In the end, it became his fault.
âDonât you afraid that your little lady wouldnât fly back?â Mr. Steele rarely joked.
Dave touched his chin out of habit, âThen I will grab her back and make her a golden cage.â
âBig Beard, are you planning to make a magnificent house for your beloved woman?â Annie blinked at him, with her cute voice, making everyone in the room laughed.
Olive was speechless. All men had the same moral character and there were domineering traits hidden in their bodies, that would be released if theyâre careless.
Mrs. Steele waved her hand, âWell, you young people can continue your chat. Weâre elders that canât keep up with the times anymore. I should be busy in the kitchen.â
Alan, who had finished arranging the flower, said, âMom, Iâll help you.â
At the same time, Ivy also stood up from his seat, âAuntie, Iâll help you.â
Both the men spoke in unison, causing the atmosphere in the living room to become dumbfounded in an instant.
Chloe slapped on Aobaâs back, âYou need to learn from them. You only came to eat when the food is ready every time. Itâs just shameful.â
âWoman, you should take it easy. Do you plan to kill your husband?â Aoba grimaced because of the sudden pain. How could a woman set on something tactlessly? Itâs not woman-like at all, âIâm not as bad as what you said. It was Godmother who didnât want me to help.â
Chloe was about to strike again and was intercepted by him, but didnât stop her rants, âShe is my Godmother, not yours. Donât claim her as you like.â
âShe will be in the future. So, Iâm practicing the pronunciation starting now.â Aoba flattered with a smile.
âAre you in kindergarten? Why donât you go to school with Annie for a few days and learn how to pronounce ABC from the teacher?â Chloe snorted.
Annie clapped her hands and laughed, âOkay. Uncle, you can go to kindergarten with me tomorrow.â
Aoba glared at the little girl and squeezed her small cheeks, âYou little thing who were only dying to cause troubles.â