Chapter 179 The Magnificence of Heaven
Inside her second–floor room, Milly frowned at the sight of her once pristine evening gown, now a shadow of its former self.
The once immaculate gown, sparkling like stars, was now marred with dust and grime, stripped of its original shine, and torn in several places due to the bomb blast.
It now looked more like a rag than a gownL
Milly felt a pang of distress; this was the dress Leon had secured for her through his contacts, and it had been destroyed after just one wear. What would she tell him if he asked about it?
She sighed heavily.
Ding Dong!
Suddenly, her phone on the table lit up.
Milly’s heart skipped a beat at the sudden interruption. It was late; who could be messaging now?
Her hands shook slightly as she saw the name on the screen. Leon’s timing could not have been more. poignant.
Leon asked. ‘Milly, where are you?”
Oh no. How should she respond?
Saying she was at the Burnetts‘ might lead Leon right there, unravelling her cover.
On the other hand, claiming she was at the Tates‘ seemed like an even bigger risk, implying she had been out all night.
Overwhelmed and still tired from the day’s events, Milly started to tear up, the stress of the situation. weighing heavily on her. Just as she was about to drift off, Leon’s message snapped her back to a harsh reality.
Sighing, she realised that even though she was a transmigrator whp generally did not shy away from challenges, dealing with Leon always made her nervous.
Facing him felt like a timid mouse staring down a cat.
Was it because of her feelings for him that she felt this way?
As tears brimmed in her eyes, she held her phone, trying to come up with a believable excuse. Drawing on the pressure she felt during tough exam questions back in college, she typed out a message.
‘Leon, I was at a banquet with friends tonight, and it got late, so I stayed at a friend’s place. I’ll be back tomorrow morning!
After sending the text, Milly bit her lip.
Leon would not inquire about whose house she stayed at, what type of event she attended, why it lasted until late, or why; if she was returning home anyway, she did not just have the driver bring her home,
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Her anxiety grew as she pondered these questions.
Exhausted, she dropped her phone and buried her face in her pillow.
If Leon pressed further, she would pretend she had not seen the messages.
Soon after, her phone lit up with a reply.
Leon replied, “Okay, get some rest.
Relieved, Milly finally relaxed. Thankfully, Leon was not as detail–oriented as Jonathan, who would have inquired about every little thing..
Turning off the bedside lamp, she drifted into a peaceful sleep while far away in a luxurious city apartment, the lights remained on.
After replying to the message, Leon stared at the slowly dimming phone screen, his eyes unreadable. Seeing no further messages, he tossed the phone onto the sofa.
The banquet, the formal attire, and the sequence of events at the mansion seemed to align perfectly.
Milly likely arrived at the banquet under the escort of the CEO, George, and the dress she wore was probably a gift from him. This would explain why she and the wealthy businessman who intercepted the test subject were seen together in the basement.
Amid the chaos caused by the explosion, Milly found refuge in George’s arms, which was likely why Leon failed to recognise her initially.
By the time he noticed, King had already thrown the mini bomb, and despite Leon’s immediate call to abort the mission and retreat, the explosion proceeded.
Yet…
Milly’s response to Leon was relatively composed, indicating she probably was not seriously hurt.
However, this scenario left Leon with several unresolved questions.
Why did George specifically choose Milly to participate in the auction for the test subject?
The Shadow Palace was involved that night, seemingly more focused on him and King rather than the test subject, which struck Leon as odd.
How did George manage to escape the Shadow Palace’s ambush, without any harm? Could there be an alliance between them?
Finally, who ended up with the test for the subject, and what were their intentions?
These issues, though seemingly disconnected, might actually link together on closer inspection.
Perhaps my initial reasoning was off track…
But where exactly did I err?,
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With his head throbbing, Leon massaged his temples and took a deliberate pause, calming the barrage of his thoughts.
There was no need to rush to conclusions just yet.
Reopening his eyes after a brief respite, they flickered with a resolve sharpened by hidden agendas and a hint of menacing intent.
The complexities of these questions, while intricate, were secondary. The primary concern was ensuring Milly’s safety from these clandestine dangers.
Regardless of the involvement of the test subject, the Ghost Sect, Shadow Palace, or any underhanded schemes, Milly needed to be kept out of harm’s way. Her life should be filled with accolades and joy, not shadows and dangers. He would take care of the rest methodically.
Anyone harbouring ill intentions, even someone like George, would find himself squarely in Leon’s
crosshairs.
Milly was not his weakness…
She was his very essence of life!
As Leon’s plans began to solidify, his contemplative silence was suddenly shattered by a burst of raucous, almost deranged laughter.
“Haha! The universe truly does balance itself out!”
Oliver, freshly showered and wearing only a towel, burst into the living room ing only a towel, burst into the living room
with his phone held high. His laughter echoed through the space, more akin to a soap opera villain than anything else.
Which villain, after all, comes out laughing maniacally while wrapped in just a towel?
Leon raised an eyebrow, his previous thoughts interrupted by the unexpected spectacle. With a cool tone, he asked, “Have you completely lost it?”
Oliver’s laughter did not wa
