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Behind the scenes, Marvin maintained lils respectful demeanor.
He knew better than to take liberties when speaking privately with Kingsley.
Meanwhile, Tianas expression was dark as thunderclouds, she had fully expected the Madblade Martial Academy to crash the party and humble Kingsley.
Yet, to her dismay, Rodney and his crew had shown up not to fight, but to deliver an elaborate gesture of goodwill.
Tiana struggled to comprehend why the academy, known for its pride and arrogance, would humble themselves before Kingsley.
Mr. Sanford, you’re quite a rare visitor
I don’t recall sending an invitation to the Madblade Martial Academy, Kingsley remarked with a faint, mocking smile, his tone distant.
The crowd gasped.
Many thought Kingsley was pushing his luck.
The Madblade Martial Academy had come to show respect, yet here he was, giving them a cold shoulder.
It seemed reckless, even suicidal
Rodney, visibly embarrassed, chuckled awkwardly and replied, You’re absolutely right, Dr. Baldwin.
We came uninvited and might have caused some disturbance.
Please forgive the intrusion.
The other Madblade Martial Academy members, including Dean, all wore sheepish expressions. For martial artists, respect was earned through strength, not words.
Kingsleys previous encounter at their academy had left a deep and unforgettable impression, which explained why none of them dared to show even the slightest annoyance despite Kingsleys blunt demeanor, Ivan, the towering giant from the academy, who had mostly recovered from his previous injuries, forced a stiff smile as he stepped forward.
Dr. Baldwin, your bravery and skill truly left a mark on me last time.
He bowed respectfully and continued, I’m here today not just to apologize but also to express my admiration.
Youve earned my deepest respect! The crowd watched in stunned silence, unable to believe what they were witnessing the infamously proud Madblade Martial Academy was acting meek and even deferential. Lauren chuckled and spoke softly to Kingsley.
Dr. Baldwin, let Mr. Sanford and his people take their seats.
Everyones watching, and poor Mr. Sanford looks like hes dying of embarrassment! Francesca giggled quietly and added, Come on, Kingsley, stop giving them such a hard time.
Mr. Sanford already admitted his mistake.
Give them a break Rodney eagerly nodded.
Yes, Kingsley, wed be honored if you could let it slide this time
From now on, Madblade Martial Academy and Moonlit Apothecary will have each others back.
If you ever need anything, just say the word
If I even hesitate, then I’m not a real man! Kingsley sighed reluctantly.
Fine, you can stay and enjoy the meal, but theres no need to bring any gifts.
Rodney immediately shook his head and spoke firmly.
Absolutely not.
Its a matter of principle
We wouldnt dream of showing up without a gift
Our academy may not be the wealthiest, but we still understand proper etiquette.
Please, accept this small token of appreciation.
Kingsley opened his mouth to decline again, but Francesca quickly stepped in and snatched the tray with a playful pout
I’ll take that, thank you very much! Honestly, Kingsley, you have no sense of how to live frugally.
I wont let you waste good opportunities like this! Lauren covered her mouth, laughing.
See? I told you, Frans the perfect housewife material! 12 Francesca blushed and glared at Lauren.
Without further ado, she peeled back the red cloth covering the tray.
Lets see what Mr. Sanford has brought us
The moment the cloth was lifted, a brilliant golden light radiated outward, casting a warm glow on the crowd
Faces illuminated in golden lues, many spectators gasped astonishment, their eyes wide with disbelief.
+15 BONUS Holy! Its a whole platter of solid gold bars.
Madblade Martial Academy sure knows how to make a statement! Seriously, how much would all that gold be worth? Must be at least a few million dollars.
Are they really trying to cozy up to Moonlit Apothecary that hard? The extravagant gift had everyone buzzing
Even Francesca and Lauren were momentarily stunned.
Mr. Sanford, this is way too much.
You’re just here for a meal.
Theres no need for such a grand gesture
Please, take it back, Francesca said, extending the tray toward Rochey.
While she was pleased with Kingsley receiving gifts, this level of generosity was overwhelming.
Her kind hearted nature made her feel awkward accepting so much gold.
Rodney waved it off with a smile.
Ms. Aicker, please, just accept it for Dr. Baldwins sake.
Its really not that much
There was no way Rodney intended to take back the gift.
However, his grand gesture was not just about generosity -it had a deeper motive
Though Madblade Martial Academy had a reputation for arogance in Jayrodale, that had changed after Kingsleys legendary visit when he single handedly wrecked their reputation.
Curious and humbled by the encounter, Rodney discreetly vestigated Kingsleys background and was stunned by what he found
Both Harvey and Michael powerful figures in Jayrodale had been defeated by Kingsley.
Not only that, but Kingsley now seemed to have full control of the citys underworld, with Dylan and Natasha, two feared crime lords, under his command.
Rodney knew then that Madblade Martial Academy could not afford to antagonize Kingsley anymore. His grudge over the earlier incident faded in the face of cold, hard reality.
Though Rodney was brash by nature, he was not a fool.
He even informed his father, Vince, the academys founder, who was in deep seclusion.
Vinces only advice was simple it was better for them to submit than to be destroyed.
With that reassurance, Rodney wasted no time in bringing a lavish gift to Moonlit Apothecarys opening ceremony, hoping to mend ties with Kingsley.
Francesca, still unsure, looked to Kingsley for guidance.
I don’t know what to do.
You’re the owner of Moonlit Apothecary.
Should we accept it or not? Kingsley spoke decisively.
Of course were accepting it! This much gold is no joke.
Francesca raised a brow, amused.
Thats funny you didnt seem so eager to accept it before.
Lauren chimed in, her curiosity piqued.
Yeah, Dr. Baldwin, you changed your mind pretty fast.
Kingsley, unfazed, replied smoothly, Earlier, I didnt want to take it because I didnt want to owe Mr. Sanford any favors
But now that Ive seen how tempting this mountain of gold looks, well… I can’t just let it go.
He smirked and added, As they say, turning down money is a fools game.
Right, Mr. Sanford ? Rodneys face twitched as he forced out a strained response R right.
Exactly! What a shameless guy! Rodney thought bitterly.
He couldve just said he wanted the gold outright instead of pretending to be all noble Francesca burst into laughter, covering her mouth as she shook her head at Kingsley.
She should have known he was a gold digger.
Lauren also giggled at how Kingsley had his greedy moment and was not always the perfect gentleman.
It was clear to both women now when it came to profits, Kingsley did not hesitate to claim his share.
Kingsley could not help but chuckle to himself he definitely was not going to refuse that entire tray of gold, Rodney had brought it straight to him, so why not take advantage of it? He carefully handed the gold off to Francesca, who grinned brightly as her dimples deepened.
Mr. Sanford, you and your team should sit down before all the foods gone! Francesca said warmly. Rodney waved his hand, polite as ever.
No need to worry about us, Ms. Aicker.
Well just grab a spot anywhere.
After that, he quickly led the Madblade Martial Academy members to an empty table, keeping things humble despite their earlier fanfare
Dean subtly nudged Rodney and whispered, Mr. Sanford, look over at the VIP section.
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