Filed to story: A Little Princess's Journey from Darkness to Light Novel
Regardless of the reason, it’s fine as long as he comes!
Rylee shook his head again. “I always feel something strange about Chief MacNeil. He even embarrasses the deputy. I wonder why he agreed to come.”
Giuliana stared at Rylee. “Rylee, why do you always think negatively? Why can’t Chief MacNeil come to celebrate my birthday?”
We’re the family members of a first-class hero! Shouldn’t Chief MacNeil come to celebrate my birthday?
Davion solemnly said, “Rylee, stop making baseless assumptions!”
Rylee immediately fell silent but couldn’t hide his resentment.
He believed that Jerome’s family was useless. They were fortunate enough to steal Erick’s honor. If Erick’s first-class merit glory had fallen on him, he would have been wealthy.
Tristan MacNeil, the grandson of the MacNeil family, thoughtfully rolled his eyes.
Although Rylee had failed the public examination for several years, Tristan knew that Rylee was capable.
So Tristan pretended to ponder and then said, “Grandpa, I also find it strange. It’s better to be cautious.”
Upon hearing his grandson’s words, Jerome thought they made sense.
“Cruz, go and investigate.”
Jerome’s second son, Cruz MacNeil, nodded in response.
After entrusting many relationships and contacts to investigate, the MacNeil family finally discovered the truth.
It turned out that the God of Battle, Blake MacNeil, was a member of the MacNeil family!
The MacNeil family was stunned by this news.
Jerome trembled. “He’s Erick’s grandson, which means he’s also my grandson! We’re so fortunate!”
Giuliana flushed with excitement. “No wonder he’s coming to celebrate my birthday!”
Davion suddenly realized and said to Giuliana, “He promised to come without giving a reason. It seems he wants to surprise you!”
Seeing their reactions, Rylee was left speechless.
If I remember correctly, Blake MacNeil isn’t Grandpa Jerome’s biological grandson. At most, he can be considered a grandnephew.
Although Rylee felt that something was amiss, he chose not to say anything further.
The MacNeil family enthusiastically began to prepare for the birthday banquet. They hung colorful balloons and bright flowers, and even sent out gilded invitations.
Jerome had a fondness for collecting antiques. Usually, he would keep them locked away. However, this time, he took them out and put them on display.
Jerome felt gratified and excited. “I’ve been in Clodston for five years. This year, the MacNeil family will take another leap forward!”
Blake was the God of Battle in Dudroinia and the supreme commander of the military department. In the old era, he might have been a knight whom the king would rely on.
No one else could invite him, but he was the grandson of the MacNeil family! This meant that they would become the most influential family from now on!
The MacNeil family sent out invitations to numerous wealthy families and celebrities.
The MacNeil family’s butler even proudly informed everyone that the first commander of the military department, the first God of Battle in Dudroinia, was Jerome’s grandson! He said it with great delight.
Upon hearing the news, everyone was secretly amazed and congratulated the MacNeil family in advance.
Giuliana held her head high with pride.
In the past, they had to rely on various people to make connections, but now things were different! They could choose who to associate with when others tried to curry favor with them.
When Hugh received the invitation from the MacNeil family, he was reading in the garden while Lilly was drawing on the stone table beside him.
Upon seeing a guest, Lilly instinctively greeted politely, “Hello, Uncle.”
Soon, Lilly recognized that it was the MacNeil family’s butler, who had been impolite to Anthony the day before yesterday. Immediately, she turned and ran away.
The MacNeil family’s butler, Kevin Wolfe, glanced at Lilly with a hint of contempt.
What a rude child! The Crawford family claimed that her father might be from the MacNeil family. Thankfully, I drove them away.
Compared to business, politics seemed more appealing. If Lilly was from the Shaw family, Jerome might consider allowing her to become a member of the MacNeil family.
“Hello, Mr. Crawford. Old Mrs. MacNeil’s birthday is approaching. We are inviting all the celebrities in Clodston to the banquet. I am here to deliver an invitation,” Kevin said.
Hugh maintained an indifferent expression. “Set it aside. If you have nothing else, you may leave now.”
Kevin’s expression darkened.
Although the MacNeil family was an upstart in Clodston, they were just as influential as other prominent families.
Therefore, Kevin felt annoyed by the Crawford family’s arrogance. He retorted, “Mr. Crawford, do you know that the God of Battle who recently returned to Clodston is Old Mrs. MacNeil’s grandson?”
Under normal circumstances, others would immediately show interest upon hearing about Blake.
However, Hugh shook his newspaper and snorted coldly. “Oh? That’s great! I thought he was your grandson.”
Hearing this, Kevin frowned. “Mr. Crawford, everyone admires Dudroinia’s patron saint, like Chief MacNeil. You can’t make such casual remarks.”
Hugh remained expressionless. He did know Blake. After all, Lilly was Blake’s daughter, even though she hadn’t recognized Blake as her father yet.
“Jack, please see him out,” Hugh ordered Jack.
Jack politely gestured for Kevin to follow him. “Please come with me.”
Kevin left angrily. Then, Hugh finally picked up the invitation card. He glanced at it briefly before tossing it aside coldly.
If Blake hadn’t asked him to bring Lilly to Giuliana’s birthday party and promised to stand up for Lilly, Hugh would never attend that party.
Thinking about this, Hugh’s eyes flickered. “Lilly, come here.”
Lilly ran over. “Grandpa, what’s the matter?”
Hugh said, “That rude butler just now invited us to the MacNeil family’s celebration for Old Mrs. MacNeil’s birthday. Do you want to go?”
If Lilly said no, he wouldn’t go to the party. Even if Blake asked, he could say that Lilly didn’t want to go.
Lilly tilted her head and gently squeezed her fingers together. “Grandpa, may I predict first?”
She picked up Tortoise and gave it a gentle twist. “Tortoise, spin around and reveal my fortune…”
Tortoise felt a bit disoriented. It flipped over and then settled down.
Lilly was perplexed. “Hmm, is this a sign of a reversal?”
Hugh was at a loss for words.
Lilly obediently hugged Hugh’s arm and asked, “Grandpa, are you unwilling to take me there?”
Hugh pursed his lips. Whenever Lilly became quiet and sensible, it always made people feel distressed.
He sighed and replied, “Yes.”
Lilly was like a delicate flower that he guarded with all his heart, and he did not want others to see her. However, when he thought back to the past, he also protected Jean. In the end, she passed away without seeing the outside world, filled with regret.
So, Hugh wanted to bring all the prosperity in the world to Lilly and let her see a wider world.
Lilly leaned against Hugh. She pondered for a moment, then asked, “Grandpa, what does God of Battle mean?”
Hugh replied, “It refers to heroes who fought valiantly. They defended our country like patron saints. We can live in a peaceful
