CHAPTER 224: CHAPTER 224: YOU DIDN’T ASK, I WANTED TO SAY

It seems that in three days, everything will be revealed.

Old Master Kendall composed himself, his legs starting to ache again after standing for too long. He sat down and slowly said, "I apologize to everyone for taking up your time with past events. Thank you all for coming to celebrate my birthday. Let’s begin the meal."

Mason Vance was also released, and Tanya Sinclair whispered a few words to him. Mason was a bit surprised: "Little Miss..."

Tanya Sinclair said softly, "Do as I instructed."

"Yes."

After Mason Vance left, Tanya Sinclair glanced over at Sean Lynn, who was casually serving Cindy Lynn some food, displaying a fatherly demeanor.

Tanya Sinclair smirked coldly. She was about to return to her seat when Old Master Kendall called out to her.

"Tanya, why don’t you sit by my side?"

Whether she was genuine or not, Old Master Kendall did see the elegance of an old friend in her.

Tanya Sinclair paused for a second before complying and sitting down gracefully.

But it wasn’t long before Old Master Kendall’s complexion turned increasingly pale, pressing his hand against his leg, clearly in severe pain.

Felix Kendall stood up: "Grandpa, I’ll take you back to rest."

Old Master Kendall: "No need, you stay here and take care of the guests."

The butler stepped forward, pushing Old Master Kendall’s wheelchair as they headed out.

At this moment, Tanya Sinclair put down her chopsticks and spoke up, "Grandpa Kendall, if you don’t mind, I can take a look at your leg."

Old Master Kendall hesitated slightly, pondered for a moment, and then agreed.

Tanya Sinclair then got up and accompanied Old Master Kendall as they left the table.

The Lynn family father and daughter naturally noticed this scene, both looking displeased.

Felix Kendall’s gaze followed her back, and he narrowed his eyes slightly. Just as he lifted his eyes, he saw Sean Lynn approaching.

"Mr. Kendall, we have matters at home, so my daughter and I will take our leave. Please convey our apologies to Old Master Kendall."

Felix Kendall responded flatly, "You’re too kind, take care."

As soon as the Lynn family left, Felix Kendall also planned to get up and leave. Suddenly, he felt a chill at the back of his neck. Turning around, he found Zion Monroe appearing from nowhere, staring at him with eyes like spotlights.

"Where are you going?"

The Monroe Family and The Kendall Family have a complex history. Calling them lifelong friends is a stretch, and calling them archenemies is too much. The two families have always come together due to interests and separated due to circumstances.

Zion Monroe and Felix Kendall have known each other since they were young.

But calling them friends is also a stretch.

Before Felix Kendall could respond, Zion Monroe hooked his arm around his neck without waiting for an explanation and dragged him directly to his own table, grinning, "Come on, come on, it’s been a long time since we last met. Let’s have a drink."

He had been watching all along!

This scoundrel Felix Kendall was surely going to find his Sister Tanya!

As Brother Pierce’s love security, of course, he wouldn’t let Felix Kendall succeed!

Meanwhile, in Old Master Kendall’s study.

A light wisp of smoke rose from the incense burner.

Tanya Sinclair sat on a low stool, focusing intently on giving acupuncture to Old Master Kendall’s painfully aching legs.

Old Master Kendall looked down at the young girl before him, her appearance so similar to Wanzhi’s, yet the skillful and precise needlework reminded him of that old fellow Horace Sinclair...

If it was indeed a scam, she was talented to have reached this level of performance.

"All done, Grandpa Kendall."

Tanya Sinclair stood up and said, "It would be best if you apply a medicated compress on your leg to keep it warm. After some time, walking won’t be as painful."

Old Master Kendall tried moving his leg, indeed feeling much relief.

"Thank you for your effort."

"You’re too kind."

Old Master Kendall gazed at the jade-like girl before him, ultimately feeling a twinge of compassion.

He slowly said, "If you’re truly a fraud, tell me now. As long as you don’t show up in Aris again, I can pretend today never happened."

Tanya Sinclair smiled warmly, "Grandpa Kendall, why not wait three days for the outcome?"

Old Master Kendall furrowed his brow, unable to help but shake his head. Indeed, she was impenetrable.

He had already confirmed Sean Lynn’s identity, and Old Master Kendall knew even more about Charlotte Sinclair’s character; she would never do anything unfaithful to her marriage!

The Sinclair Family, generation after generation, are hopeless romantics!

Sean Lynn volunteering to take a paternity test meant his chances were already very high.

Forget it...

If she was truly a fraud, driven by vanity to wager everything, then there was nothing left for him to regret.

"Grandpa Kendall, I shall take my leave." Tanya Sinclair said.

"Mm." Old Master Kendall nodded faintly, asking the butler to see her out.

Tanya Sinclair followed the butler out, passing through a bamboo grove, and looked up to see a tall figure that surprised her.

——It was Declan Pierce.

In fact, it had only been about a week since they last met, but looking at Declan Pierce’s figure, Tanya Sinclair felt as if a lifetime had passed.

Her hand by her side lightly pinched the hem of her skirt.

She actually felt a bit nervous.

Perhaps it was because today was Old Master Kendall’s birthday celebration, Declan Pierce unusually wore light colors. His khaki suit was paired with a slightly lighter shirt, without a tie, exuding a relaxed, carefree vibe.

The outfit was originally somewhat understated and gentle, but his face was too intensely commanding and dominant, capturing attention immediately.

Tanya Sinclair walked behind the butler. The butler used to be Old Master Kendall’s adjutant and was a tall, muscular man. Tanya, being slender, was completely obscured by him.

Declan Pierce didn’t notice her at first.

Not until the butler took a couple of quick steps forward to greet him.

"Second Young Master Pierce, you’ve arrived so quickly! Weren’t you expected to arrive in the evening?" The butler was quite surprised as he had received information that Second Young Master Pierce’s flight wouldn’t land until the evening at the earliest.

Unexpectedly, he came over at noon! Judging by his dusty appearance, it seems he rushed over immediately after landing.

The butler respectfully said, "The old master is in the study."

Declan Pierce nodded slightly. The next second, his previously casual demeanor tightened, and his gaze fell on Tanya Sinclair a few steps behind the butler.

Their eyes met, and Tanya uncharacteristically felt uneasy.

She originally had many questions for Declan Pierce, but when faced with the deep, ink-like eyes of the man, she suddenly found herself speechless.

Tanya composed her expression and was about to walk toward Declan Pierce.

"Brother, you’re walking so fast, wait for me!" A playful voice called from behind.

Tanya paused and soon saw a woman, as delicate as a doll, catching up and affectionately taking Declan Pierce’s arm.

She lowered her eyes.

Declan Pierce discreetly withdrew his arm, "Walk properly."

Tanya heard the butler address the young woman, "Ms. Winslow, you’ve come too."

His tone was extremely respectful.

A bamboo leaf drifted down and landed on her shoe. Tanya gently kicked it away.

The four of them seemed a bit cramped on this path.

There was also a side path leading outside.

Tanya politely told the butler, "You don’t need to see me off. Please take Mr. Pierce and Ms. Winslow to meet Grandpa Kendall. I’ll be heading out first."

After speaking, she slightly bowed to the butler and turned to walk down the side path.

For some reason, Declan Pierce’s words "don’t like" popped into her mind.

Declan Pierce watched as Tanya left. She walked noticeably faster than before.

His dark eyes deepened slightly.

He was supposed to meet with her...

So why is she avoiding him after they meet?

"Brother, we..."

Wynn Winslow’s sentence was interrupted by Declan Pierce, "Go with the butler first, I forgot something. I’ll be right back."

With that, Declan Pierce turned back along the original path.

Wynn Winslow had no choice but to follow the butler.

Elsewhere, Tanya was walking out while taking out her phone.

She intended to greet Zion Monroe and say she was leaving first, but she accidentally opened the browser and a piece of entertainment news popped up.

[The Pierce Family’s Second Young Master makes a rare appearance at the airport, in a hurry with a lady by his side. Rumored marriage partner suspected!]

"..."

Below was an image, a blurry candid shot of a back view. Even with the quality looking like an old landline, she recognized the silhouette, distinctly Declan Pierce’s, with proportions rivaling a supermodel’s.

The woman beside him, in a short skirt with long legs and curly hair, tall and stunning, indeed looked well-matched standing together.

Normally, Tanya wouldn’t click into such gossip news, only opting to reduce similar recommendations.

But this time, her fingers hesitated slightly, sliding towards ’continue reading’.

However, before she could click, a long, well-defined hand reached over and took her phone.

"Hey?" Tanya looked up, surprised to see Declan Pierce suddenly in front of her, "Where did you come from?"

Wasn’t he supposed to meet with Old Master Kendall?

Declan Pierce didn’t respond, but looked at the gossip on her phone screen with an unreadable smile, casually deleting the post.

"Since you’re interested in me, why not ask me directly?" He looked at Tanya, eyes teasing.

Tanya felt a bit embarrassed, "I just accidentally clicked on it. Give me back my phone." She reached out to take it, naturally leaning closer to Declan Pierce, who could almost smell her gentle fragrance.

His Adam’s apple moved slightly, and as Tanya was about to reach it, he took a step back, causing her to lose balance and her upper body to lean forward. In a panic, one hand pressed on him to maintain balance.

Declan Pierce’s low chuckle sounded above.

Under her hand, the firm muscles trembled lightly with his laughter.

Tanya felt even more embarrassed.

She quickly took back her phone and put distance between them.

"She’s Wynn Winslow, the youngest daughter of Princess Sally and the Shipping Magnate." Declan Pierce stated calmly, "She wanted to offer birthday wishes to Old Master Kendall, and since I was heading out for some business, I brought her along."

"..."

Was he explaining himself to her?

Tanya didn’t know how to react, "I didn’t ask you that."

Declan Pierce lowered his head and chuckled, stepping forward lazily, "Hmm, you didn’t ask, but I wanted to say it."