Love at Novel 2241
Love at the Wrong Table
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âMr. Tanner, hand over the Chamber of Commerce seal. Now.â Ironskull and Ostrich strode into the Tanner Residence, their voices firm, leaving no room for negotiation.
However, Teddy didnât even acknowledge them. He walked straight past the living room and headed toward an inner chamber without a glance.
âHold it!â Ironskull stepped forward, blocking his path.
A moment later, a group of men led by Howard appeared, quickly surrounding them. âYouâve got some nerve causing trouble here!â
Clearly, they had been expecting this.
Gautier turned back, throwing Ironskull a smug look before casually following Teddy inside.
Ironskull clenched his jaw. âSo thatâs how you want to play it?â
He cracked his knuckles. âFine. Weâll play your way.â
Though Ironskull and Ostrich were often considered expendable fighters from Dark Night Island, they were far more skilled than the average city guards.
Moreover, eighteen Wolf Warrior soldiers stood behind them, ready for a fight.
Just as the tension reached its peak, a streak of red flashed through the air.
A deadly chill washed over Ironskull and Ostrich, sending shivers down their spines. It was like standing at the edge of a cliff, staring into an abyss.
It was Aora.
They barely had time to react before he closed in, his hands aiming for their skulls.
Thenâa sharp silver light cut through the air.
Aora instantly halted. His power had increased drastically after refining the Dragonâs Reversal Essenceâso much so that he believed that he could defeat him even if Rhett were still alive.
Yet this silver light?
That was different..
Even with all his newfound strength, he felt his palms begin to sweat.
He had fought Santiago beforeâand survived. Still, back in the Five Poison Sectâs lair, that battle had left scars he hadnât been able to shake.
Now, facing that same energy again? His instincts screamed at him to back down.
âSantiago, you couldnât have shown up at a better time!â Ironskull and Ostrich immediately moved toward him, relief written all over their faces.
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Santiago stood firm, his silver spear in hand.
For a moment, the air was thick with tension.
Aora didnât dare make a move.
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âThatâs enough!â At that moment, Teddy reappeared, striding out of the inner chamber with a wide grin. âHaha! Santiago! Youâve finally come home! This is a great day!â
His arms stretched wide as if welcoming an old friend.
However, Santiago didnât budge.
With a simple flick of his spear, Teddy was forced to stop.
Santiago stated coolly, âTeddy, hand over the seal. Now.â
His tone was firm, almost patronizing, like an elder scolding an unruly child. âA real man knows how to accept defeat. Dragging this out any longer just makes you look pathetic.â
Teddy chuckled, unfazed. âCome on, Santiago. Letâs not waste time on this nonsense. Iâve been waiting for you to return for years.â
He stepped closer, reaching for Santiagoâs hand. âThereâs something important you need to know.â
Santiago shoved it away..
Teddy barely reacted, only smiling. âSantiago, arenât you even a little curious? Donât you want to talk? Just the two of us?â
Ironskull and Ostrich immediately stiffened. They warned in unison, âSantiago, donât fall for it.â
To them, this was Teddyâs territoryâhis advantage. If Santiago went in alone, there was no telling what he had up his sleeve.
On top of that, with Aora lurking nearby, theyâd be sitting ducks.
Teddy chuckled, holding up a hand. He promised, âRelax, Santiago. My family wonât do anything as long as your people donât make trouble, Besides, letâs be real hereâif I tried anything stupid, you could kill me before I even blinked.â
Santiago studied him for a moment, then gave a slow nod. âAlright. Letâs talk.â
Ironskull and Ostrich exchanged uneasy glances, but they knew one thingâSantiago had his own reasons for agreeing.
This was, after all, his wifeâs family.
Teddy led Santiago into a large, wellâdecorated chamber.
âI had your favorite liquor prepared,â he said, gesturing toward a side table.
Santiago replied flatly, âNo need. If youâve got something to say, say it.â
Despite their historyâTeddy had once been Santiagoâs brotherâinâlaw and student thirty years before- Santiago knew precisely who he was dealing with.
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This man was responsible for dismantling the Wolf Warrior unitâthe force that once protected Chanaca.
Emmanuel had sworn to bring him down.
And Santiago? He wouldnât stand in the way of that.
Teddy knew it too. He could feel the quiet hostility radiating from Santiago. So, he laughed, waving a hand dismissively. âSince youâre in a hurry, Iâll get straight to the point. Just give me a moment.â
Just then, a knock echoed at the door.
Teddyâs grin stretched wider. âHaha, right on time!â
With a casual wave, he called out, âCome in.â
A moment later, the door creaked open.
A striking young girl stepped inside, carrying two bottles of liquorâthe kind Santiago favored.
However, he barely noticed the bottles. His gaze stayed locked on her.
He mused, She looks even more like Jane than Xylie does. If Xylie inherited about thirty to forty percent of Janeâs features, then this girl? At least fifty percent. Back in Eldoria, Emmanuel mentioned that she resembled Xylie by at least seventy to eighty percent.
Teddyâs eyes gleamed. âYuna, perfect timing!â
Yuna walked over, flashing a warm smile. âDad, I brought the best liquor, just like you asked.â Her voice was affectionate, her demeanor softâstarkly contrasting to her usual self.
Santiagoâs eyes narrowed as he saw her resemblance to his wife, along with her gentle demeanor.
Unexpectedly, Teddy quickly waved his hand. âNo, no. Donât call me âDadâ anymore.â
Yuna blinked, startled. âDad? What do you mean?â
Her voice wavered slightly. âDid⦠Did I do something wrong?â
Teddy chuckled, shaking his head. âNo, no, Yuna. Youâve always been obedient, smart, and exceptional.â
Then, his expression changed. âJust⦠Iâm not actually your father.â
Yuna froze. âWhat?â
She had always known she was adopted, but Teddy had raised her as his own. She thought, Why is he saying this now?
Santiagoâs grip on his spear tightened.
Teddy gestured toward her. âYuna, come here:â
âWhy?â She hesitated but didnât refuse.
She knew exactly who the old yet formidable man standing before her wasâone of the Three Gods and Seven Saints. Even Teddy had to show him respect.
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A figure of his stature stood at the same level as Shoiyaâs Martial Saint.
Teddyâs voice softened. âBecause he is your real father.â
Silence. A heavy, deafening silence.
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Yunaâs breath caught in her throat. She locked eyes with Santiago, searching for anything that made sense.
Santiago, just as shaken, stared back. For the first time in a long time, he had no words.
âFather?! Youâre my father?â Yunaâs eyes shimmered with emotion. Then, as if compelled by instinct, she dropped to her knees. âFather⦠please accept my bow.â
Her voice trembled, but her intent was clear.