Filed to story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
Liam became a little awkward. “Umm, this…”
“Yeah, we’re going on a honeymoon. Give us your blessing,” Flossie said jokingly.
“Great! You have my full approval.” Quinton clapped and gave them his full support.
After the lively dinner, both Flossie and Liam went to the airport in casual clothes. The destination was a rather strange place, so there were not many people headed there. When they boarded the plane, they were the only ones in business class.
Flossie felt rather relaxed, and either read a magazine or drank coffee during the flight.
However, Liam was behaving oddly. He was usually quite talkative, but after boarding the plane, he was strangely quiet.
“Liam, are you alright? I feel like something’s weighing on your mind.” Flossie waved her hand in front of him and asked curiously.
“I’m wondering if I’m making the right decision. By agreeing to do this, I might be harming you instead of helping you…” Liam admitted with a sigh.
“What are you talking about? Aren’t you exaggerating?” Flossie said amusedly.
“Boss, you don’t know what I’ve experienced, so you don’t know what’s to come.”
“It’s not that scary. Take it easy.” Flossie patted his shoulders and raised her brows slightly, saying, “You know where I came from. We’ve seen a lot of the world, and I’m sure I can handle it.”
“But you told me that you promised the old man never to be a part of this circle. If you get in touch with these people again, your identity may be exposed. I’m afraid it’ll bring a lot of trouble…” Liam said remorsefully.
‘Finally, her life is peaceful. She’d long left this chaotic circle, but somehow, she’s back in this mess again.’
Flossie smiled helplessly. “Maybe it’s meant to be. I have to do this, for Quinton’s sake.
The plane touched down at Goldshire the next morning. A long row of cars waited at the exit ostentatiously, as if they were welcoming a diplomat.
“Liam!” A man in sunglasses and a floral shirt waved at Liam from afar. He even held a toothpick between his teeth, which was visible with his wide grin. His skin was tanned, and he was thin and tall. There were two dragons tattooed on his arms, and it was clear that he wasn’t someone to be trifled with.
“Matt!” Liam waved back heartily, and whispered to Flossie, “That’s Mateo Harrison, the subordinate my master values the most. He’s cruel and fierce, so everyone in this city is afraid of him. If you want to win my master’s trust, you have to win Matt over first.”
While he was talking, Mateo walked over to Liam. Mateo hugged Liam enthusiastically, smacking the latter’s back playfully. ‘Kiddo, you’re back! Looks like you still have a heart, eh? Master always talks about you, so he’s going to be so happy you’re back.”
“Of course! Master is like a father to me, after all, so I have to come back and see him.”
Liam said to Mateo with a smile.
“Pfft!” Flossie stifled her laughter as she recalled how anxious Liam had been ten minutes earlier. Now, he looked like he was returning to a beloved hometown-he really was skilled at acting!
Flossie’s laughter caught Mateo’s attention, and he frowned in displeasure. He glared at her fiercely, sizing her up as if he wanted to teach her a lesson. “Who is this woman? Was she laughing at me?”
“This is the woman I always talked about. She’s Flossie Ellsworth, my beloved goddess.
She’s now my girlfriend. I brought her here for you, Master, and Joanne to see…” Liam said and held Flossie’s shoulders affectionately. ‘She laughed because she was happy, not because she was laughing at you.”
Mateo was still unconvinced, and narrowed his eyes at Flossie suspiciously. “Is that so?”
“Umm… Yes.” Flossie did not want to create trouble, so she just nodded.
“You know that Master doesn’t like to meet irrelevant people. It’s fine if she’s your girlfriend, but if she’s here with ulterior motives, there’s gonna be trouble for her… and for you,” Mateo warned menacingly.
“Yes, I know.”
“Let’s go. Master’s ordered a huge feast to be served. He’s eager to meet his disciple!”
Both Flossie and Liam arrived at a fort belonging to Benjamin Jenkins, Liam’s master, under
Mateo’s lead. The fort was far from the city center, and was protected by armed guards and strict security procedures. Hence, a lot of people addressed Benjamin as Draco, symbolising that he was the king there that nobody dared to offend.
The car stopped before the fort, and the armed guards frisked Flossie and Liam before allowing them to enter the fort.
A butterfly knife that Flossie had brought with her had been confiscated. It meant that she would have no chance to fight back if she had a conflict with them.
She was at their mercy.
As they walked into the rainforest-like fort, the villagers there eyed them coldly. It made
Flossie feel like they had entered a cannibal village.
Flossie anxiously swallowed. She finally understood why Liam had been so worried.
Liam could sense her anxiety, and reassuringly nudged her shoulders.”
Boss, there’s no need to be so nervous. You have me!”
“I’m not nervous. It’s just that… I think things are getting interesting now.” Flossie had left that circle for many years, so she rarely experienced risky situations like this. She suddenly felt like she had entered an adventure game, and adrenaline was pumping in her veins.
Benjamin lived in the center of the fort. Although the large reception hall was not as luxurious as a five-star hotel, it was still magnificent, with plenty of armed guards around.
Benjamin sat at the main seat in the reception hall, looking like an amiable old man in a casual floral shirt. He even had a white beard. When he saw Liam, he smiled happily.
There were five men of different ages sitting beside him, and all of them looked intimidating and dangerous. They were Benjamin’s foster children, just like Mateo. There was only one woman in the hall, and she was wearing a white traditional suit, looking charming and delicate.
Flossie felt curious just looking at her, and tugged on Liam’s sleeve as she asked, “Liam, is that Joanne?”
Although she did not look like the girl in the photograph, she was the only woman who seemed to have a considerably high status in the fort.
“No, that’s not Joanne, but my master’s only child, Amber Jenkins. He loves her very much, so don’t offend her.”
“Oh… No wonder she sits beside your master,” Flossie murmured as she stared at her.
Suddenly, Benjamin stood up and laughed heartily as he stroked his beard.” Hah, you really are my good disciple! Gem was right-she told me that you’ll come back, and you did. Come and sit over here.”
“Master, it’s been a while. Are you well?” Liam respectfully asked Benjamin.
“I wasn’t at first because I was worried about Gem’s marriage, but I don’t have to be, now that you’re back…” Benjamin said meaningfully.
“Dad, please don’t say things like that. If not, you’ll scare Liam away again.” Amber pulled on Benjamin’s sleeve and lowered her head in embarrassment. It was obvious that she admired Liam. After all, she had managed to escape from that red-light district because of him.
Mateo had liked Amber for many years, so when he saw Amber looking flustered, he became jealous and hurriedly said, “Master, there’s one thing you didn’t know. Liam came back this time with his girlfriend, he said he wants you to meet her.”
“Girlfriend?” Benjamin’s features immediately turned cold. “You were in a hurry to leave the other day… Was it because of your girlfriend too?”
Previously, he did not plan to let Liam go. But after his daughter pleaded with him, he reluctantly agreed to it. It had only been a short while, but Liam had come back with a girlfriend—of course Benjamin and Amber would feel humiliated.
“That’s right. Master, I told you before that I’ve had a crush on her for many years. Now, at last, I’ve made her my girlfriend. Don’t you think I’m capable?
” Liam grabbed the chance and held Flossie as he spoke to Benjamin earnestly.
“Hmph, you’re indeed capable.” Benjamin sized Flossie up. Although he was smiling, he could not hide the fierceness in his eyes.
“Nice to meet you, Mr. Jenkins.’ Flossie nodded at Benjamin politely. Her intuition told her that things would not be that easy this time around