Female Novel
Chapter 756
Chapter 756 Jade Pendant
It was now that Alex realized who this incredible Grandmaster was.
Is he the grandfather of that little pickpocket I caught at Welfare Mall? Oh, it’s no wonder I thought thatkid out of the ordinary. Even a second-phase Master like me is envious of the little boy’s stealth skills.
Alex used to suspect the boy of being part of the secret forces, but given his limited knowledge of thgroup, he was not sure if there was even anyone with the last name Stone in it.
Alex had noticed the pendant on that boy’s neck back then. Then, Auriel took it from the boy afterbeatin him up and gave it to him, and so he continued to keep it with him to this day.
I would’ve been dead meat if this old man hadn’t come here for the pendant. I guess, in a sense, thiswas my lucky
charm.
Impressively, the black pill given by the elderly man was so potent that it had restored half of Alex’shealth by then. It really is a miracle pill!
Not wanting to snub the old man, he brought him to Sakura Club to find the little boy.
The elderly man had nothing more to say after finding out that his grandson was all right. In fact, theboy looked like he had been fed especially well.
Alex even invited the old man to Stanley’s birthday celebration, but the latter refused with a huff, sayingthat he disliked parties.
Hence, Alex returned to where the party was being held. Most of the guests had left, except for a fewwho, were close acquaintances with him.
That included Tyrael, Auriel, the Joneses, the Taylors, Jack, Maggie, and even Carlene.
Upon seeing Alex, Flynn immediately rushed over and patted him on the shoulder. “You really weren’tlying, eh, Alex? How did you take care of the three of them?” he asked, smiling.
Alex was speechless for a moment, but he briefly described what had happened while leaving out thefact that he had nearly died, lest he worried Flynn.
In truth, he preferred hanging out with just a few people he was familiar with rather than a sea ofguests.
Maggie carried the five-year-old Stanley lovingly, keeping him company and playing games with him.She did not even get mad when he accidentally dirtied her dress.
Everyone talked and laughed merrily as though the shocking incident from earlier the day had neverhappened.
Alex was relieved to see how well Maggie and Stanley got along and recalled what she had once toldhim. She said she would treat the boy as her own son, and it looks like she isn’t lying.
Still, Alex also could not help but think about Heather, the woman with whom he had remained marriedfor so many years.novelbin
Stanley was nearly trafficked and killed due to Heather’s negligence. Yet, after the incident, the womanhad merely called to ask if the boy was okay and then stopped following up on it.
At that moment, Carlene arrived next to Alex and struck up a conversation with him bashfully, “I haven’tseen you for a while, Alex. What have you been up to?”
For the past few days, Carlene dropped by the chairman’s office almost every day, only to bedisappointed when she never got to see Alex.
She would not have had an opportunity to look for him that day if Flynn had not informed her about thebirthday celebration. As it took her much effort to meet the man, she intended on making full use of thisopportunity to talk to Alex.
“I’ve been busy with some private matters, although I have been keeping track of the company’s affairstoo. You’ve been doing well. Keep up the good work.” Alex answered.
The way he spoke to her was like a superior talking to a subordinate, which dejected Carlene slightly.
Just then. Maggie’s gaze fell on them inadvertently, and a hint of resentment brewed within her.Seriously? I’m here keeping his son company, and he dares to flirt with another woman?
Then, a devious smile played on her lips as she patted Stanley by the shoulder. “Look, Stanley! Yourdaddy’s talking to a pretty girl. Shall we go take a look?”