Female Novel
Chapter 36 I'M Here
Chapter 36 I'm here
Zak's appreciation for Lachlan was not hidden at all, from calling him his first name to even wantingto introduce his own daughter to him.
Although it may have sounded abrupt, it was actually well thought out.
His medical skills were so advanced that even Clifford felt inferior. The significance of befriendingsuch a skilled doctor was self-evident.novelbin
Furthermore, his martial arts skills were impressive upon first testing!
Aside from the other benefits that could come with befriending Lachlan, just having someone likehim develop in the military would mean limitless potential for the future.
Zak truly had developed feelings of admiration and respect for Lachlan.
However, Mason beside him was getting anxious and frustrated.
Goodness gracious! The more Zak talked about introducing Scarlet, his dream lover to his brother-in-law, the more absurd it seemed!
Scarlet was Mason's dream girl after all. Now Zak wanted to introduce her to his brother-in-law?
"Mr. Harris, he is my sister's husband!" Mason said helplessly yet urgently.
As soon as these words fell out of his mouth, Zak suddenly became stunned, "Your sister'shusband? Which sister?"
"My real sister Miranda," Mason replied with a bitter smile on his face.
Upon hearing this response, Zak clicked his tongue and said, "Then it must be fake!"
Obviously, Zak had also heard about Miranda finding someone to pretend to be her fiancé and fightagainst the family's arranged marriage. So when he heard that Lachlan was Miranda's husband, hedidn't take it seriously at all. He was just a little curious as to why someone as capable as Lachlanwould play this role.
"No! It's not fake! This time it's real!" Mason quickly shook his head, afraid that Zak would still try tomatch Scarlet with Lachlan.
As he spoke, he hugged Lachlan by the shoulder and leaned in close, showing how intimate theywere, "Mr. Harris, he is really my brother-in-law! My real brother-in-law!"
"Right? Brother-in-law?" Mason said while winking at Lachlan.
Lachlan was speechless for a moment. Now he had become his real brother-in-law?
But although Scarlet was beautiful, he didn't have any thoughts about her. He smiled lightly andsaid, "Yes Mr. Harris, both me and Miranda have gotten our marriage certificate already. And I'malready a father too. Scarlet is stunningly beautiful; if I could be her big brother I'd be honored."
Since Zak treated him well now, there wasn't much else for him to say except praise his daughter.
Hearing this statement, Zak laughed heartily a few times; it seemed like his previous thoughts wereunnecessary after all.
Even if Zak admired him greatly, he wouldn't let his daughter get involved with another woman'shusband.
"I apologize for being rude earlier," Zak said politely. "Scarlet why don't you greet him?"
Scarlet pursed her lips but didn't feel any resistance in her heart. She sweetly called out, "BrotherLachlan!"
Lachlan was her savior, and he was truly exceptional. It didn't bother him that Scarlet called him"brother." Mason watched Lachlan with envy and resentment in his eyes, feeling a twinge ofbitterness as Scarlet called Lachlan brother. If only Scarlet could call him like that, he would wakeup laughing from his dreams.
Zak continued to chat with Lachlan while Clifford couldn't resist asking for medical advice from theman holding the Dragon Emperor's Canon. Lachlan gave clear and concise answers to all hisquestions, leaving Clifford feeling enlightened and sitting up straight like a schoolboy in front of histeacher.
Zak was even more impressed by Lachlan's eloquence and tried to find out if he had any plans foradvancement in the military. However, it was getting late, and Lachlan had to leave because hemissed Nora at home. Zak gave him a free pass to come back anytime.
As they left the military zone, Mason ordered his two subordinates to take another car while hetalked privately with his brother-in-law behind the wheel.
"What else do you want to talk about? If you were able to make friends with Zak today, you couldhave done so earlier with the Ward family," asked Lachlan from the passenger seat as he raised aneyebrow.
Mason chuckled, "No, no, it's not about that! Brother-in-law, I believe you now..."
He coughed a few times and nervously continued, "I'm pursuing Scarlet and you've seen it. Sosome of the things you saw before, brother-in-law, you have to keep it to yourself and don't tell Zakor Scarlet!"
Zak admired Lachlan so much that he even introduced Scarlet to him. They exchanged contactinformation and would probably be seeing each other often in the future.
In case... Mason thought to himself, if Lachlan said something unexpected, he felt like he wouldlose all hope.
As the words fell, Lachlan responded with a questioning "Hmm?" before realizing what Mason washinting at. A mischievous smile crept onto his face.
"You mean the day you were surrounded by many women at the casino, right?"
"Brother-in-law, I'm not that kind of playboy. I had strict upbringing since childhood and I am deeplyin love with Scarlet. That day was just because she told me she had already gotten together withConor which hit me hard emotionally so I went to find two girls at random in hopes of releasing myemotions!" Mason explained anxiously.
"What do you need to explain to me for?" Lachlan shrugged nonchalantly.
"Just don't go blabbering about it!" Mason warned sternly.
"How are you talking to me?" Lachlan teased.
Mason tugged at the corner of his mouth, finally revealing a pleasing smile. "Brother-in-law, you'remy real brother-in-law! I'm your little brother, and when your little brother needs help finding agirlfriend, you as the big brother have to lend a hand. Right? In Edoland there's nothing I can'thandle."
Lachlan nodded his head. "Don't worry, as long as you behave well, I won't say anything."
Hearing this made Mason breathe a sigh of relief.
But in his heart he thought: Do I have any leverage that this cheap-ass brother-in-law could useagainst me?
On the way back home, Mason drove and personally took Lachlan back to his rental house.
When he got home, Nora was still asleep.
The night passed without incident...
The next day, Lachlan first drove Nora to kindergarten before heading over to pick up Miranda forwork from her estate.
Security in this villa area was pretty good but since the Bentley Mulsanne had already beenregistered, there were no obstacles entering or leaving.
However, upon arriving at Miranda's villa living room door, Lachlan could faintly hear an argumentinside.
"Uncle, Auntie," said Miranda's voice with a hint of anger. "My affairs don't seem to concern youguys right?"
"How is it not our business?" Romeo Lowe, Miranda's uncle retorted angrily. "You're finding yourselfanother toy boy again; isn't that provoking Mr. Austin? Isn't that provoking the Austin family?"
"If you really anger the Austin family, our entire family will suffer with you! I'm telling you, kick thatpretty boy to the curb now. Otherwise, we'll take care of him before Mr. Austin even gets a chance!"
"Where is this pretty boy? Bring him here!" Romeo was a dominant figure and barked at Miranda.
"I'm here," Lachlan replied as he walked in with a calm expression.