NOVPUBChapter 1320: 607 The Heart of Man_1 Chapter 1320: 607 The Heart of Man_1 Granny Drake’s three-day agreement with Knox Village was up, and the housekeeper came over and said, “Young Master, Madam calls for you.”
The housekeeper stole a glance at the young lady sitting across from Edward.
Her gentle, slender fingers pinched a black chess piece, which only highlighted the delicacy of her fingers that outshone even frost and snow.
They were clear and exquisite.
The housekeeper thought about the fall of the Callums, all of this could not be a coincidence.
This friend of Young Master Edward, despite her calm demeanor, seemed ever more elusive.
“Alright, I’ll go over now.” Edward said, looking at the young lady across him.
“Do you want to take a look?”
“People’s hearts are like chess pieces.
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Even though the path of chess can change a thousand ways, as long as one follows the rules, there will definitely be a light at the end of the tunnel.
Dustin Drake’s mistake was that he made the simplest things become complicated.
Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it.”
Edward looked deeply at Aubree Groove.
When it came to understanding human hearts, he was far inferior to her.
She was right.
Dustin fell for his own self-righteousness, thinking that he could manipulate people as he wished.
He forgot that without his power, he was just a speck in the ocean.
For the villagers of Knox Village, what they wanted was not an exorbitant demolition fee or unreasonable demands. 𝓷ℴ𝓿𝓅𝓊𝒷.𝓬𝓸𝓂
That was the place where their ancestors had lived.
Every inch of land, every plant and tree there, carried their memories and emotions, those are something that no amount of money could buy back.
But one day, a group of people invaded their homes, expelled them and destroyed their homeland.
Regardless of the amount of money given, they were no different from bandits.
However, solving this issue was simple.
“Young Master Drake, you are a good man, I will listen to you.” The representative of Knox Village could not help but tear up.
They had fought for so long, all they sought for was respect.
Dustin had not only bullied them but had also humiliated them.
Only the young man in front of him patiently listened to his demands and proposed several solutions for him to choose from.
When he had first arrived, he had already made up his mind for a fight to the end.
However, the young man’s attitude had exceeded his expectations and gradually, he had let down his guard and chose to trust him this once.
“Uncle Shi, it was wrong of The Drakes to do this, I should apologize to you.”
The young man’s soft voice easily eased unrest.
With this, he had no further worries.
Having sent away the representative from Knox Village, Edward turned back to the main hall.
Granny Drake sat on the grand master’s chair in the main hall, smiling, “Edward, you did very well, even better than I expected.”
He was more and more like his father.
Even in the face of strangers, he was always so kind and gentle.
“It’s what I should do as a grandson.” The tall, standing man said, with neither arrogance nor humility.
Granny Drake nodded in satisfaction, “The Drakes is in good hands with you.
At tomorrow’s banquet of The Drakes Group, I will formally introduce you to everyone.”
“Yes, dear granny, I will be well-prepared.”
Granny Drake also heard about what had happened to the Callums and, after a thought, asked, “What about Dustin…?”
“Granny, Dustin has done so many evil deeds, he should be punished by the law.
If not, where is justice?”
Granny Drake smiled and nodded, “Even a three-year-old understands this.
Your granny hasn’t gone senile yet.
What I want to remind you is not to be kind to those who do not deserve it.
Your father…”
At this point, Granny Drake sighed, “Your father was too kind, and in the end, he lost his life.
Granny hopes that while you remain kind, you should also learn to protect yourself.”
Edward’s eyes were full of emotion, “Grandson will keep it in mind.”
“There will be people from every major family on Coral Island at tomorrow’s banquet.
Here is their information for you to note down.
Ask me if there is anything you don’t understand.”
Edward took over the tablet from Granny Drake and started to look carefully at it.
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The next day was a rare fine day.
The light of the sky was bright, the breeze was refreshing, and the air was filled with the scent of spring.
The grass was lush, the willows were sprouting.
Everything was wonderful.
The residents of Coral Island perceptively sensed something, but no one dared to discuss it.
The brilliant spring light left room for no spirit.
The largest hotel in Coral Island was set to host a banquet for The Drakes Group today.
The notice published on the official website stated that The Drakes Group would be announcing something significant that would determine its future.
Not only the media but also all major families were speculating.
Given that the Callums just fell and were related by marriage to the Drakes, who were hosting a grand banquet at this time, it seemed out of the ordinary.
“Mistress, the annual meeting of Artie Group is tomorrow.
Ms.
Breezent has called you several times urging you to return.
If we leave early tomorrow, we should make it in time.”
As the mistress of Artie Group, Aubree Groove had to attend.
The car drove smoothly on the avenues of Coral Island.
The scenery on both sides of the road was passing by rapidly.
The flickering sunlight penetrated through the glass window and sprinkled on the young girl’s beautiful and serene face, like a fairy dancing in the dust.
The car stopped at the entrance of the hotel.
A security guard came over and bent respectfully.
There were many media around.
Seeing that a car had stopped, they immediately swooped in.
Aubree Groove saw from the car ahead that Edward was helping Granny Drake out of the car.
In an instant, they were surrounded by the media and the flashlights.
Aubree Groove said to the driver, “Go to the back door.”
Today, she was invited by Granny Drake to the banquet, but Aubree Groove didn’t like social events.
The protagonist of today was Edward.
The back gate was for hotel staff access, and there wouldn’t be any media stationed.
Aubree Groove easily entered the hotel and sat in an unobtrusive corner.
Shadowed by her surroundings, no one noticed her arrival.
Nichole Philbert yawned and said begrudgingly, “Brother, why do we have to come to The Drakes’ banquet?
The Drakes hurt Auntie that badly, I don’t want to have anything to do with The Drakes!”
Her voice trailed off.
Arwin Philbert glanced at the girl next to him, her eyes were already wide, revealing the true nature of her infatuation.
“Brother…he…who is he?
Why is he more handsome than a movie star?” Nichole Philbert clung to Arwin Philbert’s arm, her eyes twinkling.
Arwin Philbert said irritably, “He is the son of the man whom you said had hurt Auntie so badly, Edward Drake.”
Nichole Philbert automatically discarded the first part of his grumbling, her mind filled with only three words, Edward Drake.
So his name is Edward Drake, even his name sounds nice.
“Granny Drake.” Nichole Philbert let go of Arwin Philbert, ran over grinning, and took Granny Drake’s arm casually.
“Granny Drake, long time no see, you’re even more elegant.”
The Drakes had always felt guilty towards The Philberts, so when Nichole Philbert, who was acting casually, came over, Granny Drake didn’t feel repelled but rather quite fond of her.
Nichole Philbert stole a glance at the young man standing next to Granny Drake.
With a bit of girlish shyness, she asked timidly, “Granny Drake, who’s this handsome young man I’ve never seen before?”
It didn’t take a genius to figure out Nichole Philbert’s intentions.
Granny Drake couldn’t help but smile and shake her head.
