Chapter 987

Chapter 987 A Legendary Figure “Ms. Berry… Please talk my granddaughter out of it,” said Albert helplessly. “Flying a plane, and in the military at that, is a dangerous job. If war breaks out one day, she’ll have to go to the battlefield!”

The more Albert thought about it, the more pained he felt. He pleaded, “If you really can’t convince her, I’d like to ask you for a favor, please.”

His words shocked the guests once again.

They couldn’t help wondering what was so special about Ashlyn that someone like Albert would repeatedly ask for her help so humbly.

Many of them once thought Ashlyn became popular by riding on Lucas’ coattails, but now, they were proven wrong.

Judging from how worried Albert looked, he didn’t seem to be acting.

“Please go ahead and tell me,” Ashlyn said with a nod.

“I’d like to ask you to return to the air force.” Albert seemed to have made up his mind as he continued, “Only if you’re there will I feel at ease to leave my granddaughter in your care. Please grant this old man’s wish, will you?”

Upon hearing that, Ashlyn arched an eyebrow.

“This is your actual goal, isn’t it? For generations, the Newmans have been working in the military. Your son and his wife are both military officers, so it doesn’t make sense for you to forbid your granddaughter from becoming the same. Did you tell me all those things just now to trick me?”

Albert did not expect Ashlyn to see through his plot. He shook his head with a chuckle and voiced, “You’re still as clever as ever. I implore you, Ms. Berry. If you return, I’ll do anything you want.”

Without the slightest hesitation, Ashlyn rejected the offer. “Sorry, but I’m not interested. Besides, isn’t the air force having a study exchange with Maredania’s air force? I’m sure she’ll learn a lot of things.”

At this point, questions ran through everyone else’s minds. As Albert was vague with his words, none of them could fully understand what he was talking about.

He wants Ashlyn to return to the air force? What does this mean? Was she part of it before? How strange.

To everyone’s disappointment, Ashlyn did not say anything further and instead changed the topic.

Albert was shrewd enough to keep quiet when he observed her disinterest, though he couldn’t help but find it a pity.

Lucas continued to stay beside Ashlyn, a look of surprise flashing across his eyes.

He suddenly recalled a legendary figure in H Nation’s air force a few years ago, and for some reason, his gaze fell on Ashlyn.

But that legendary figure was a young man… How could Ashlyn be him? There’s no way it was her. It’s impossible.

It was said that the young man lost his life in an aircraft accident. Afterward, things quieted down in the air force.

With that in mind, Lucas rubbed his forehead and concluded Ashlyn could not possibly be that person.

Aside from Lucas, the others also thought of the same man.

One of the big shots couldn’t resist asking Albert, “Mr. Newman, I remember that there was once a very capable young man under you. Did he really pass away?”

Albert’s expression stiffened before darkening quickly.

Tension hung in the air as the temperature around him seemed to drop.

Gone was the friendly attitude he had toward Ashlyn earlier. He now exuded an oppressive aura that sent chills down everybody’s back, silencing them.

For a while, no one dared to make a sound.

Some of them complained quietly, blaming the questioner for mentioning that person and bringing up such a sensitive topic.

Just as all of them thought Albert would explode in rage, Ashlyn’s nonchalant voice sounded. “Right, Mr. Newman. I’m curious about that, too.”

Albert shot her a warning glare, but a hint of helplessness could be seen in his countenance. He reverted to his easygoing image earlier and chided, “You’re just so cheeky.”