Ryan was adept at reading between the lines. He could discern from the subtle shifts in Liam's expression just moments ago. There was a sense of apprehension. Liam seemed to harbor feelings for Serena, as Layla mentioned.Ryan turned toward Liam, his face adorned with a wide grin. "Grandmaster Burrey, what are your thoughts on this approach? Does this suit you?"Liam paused for a moment. "Of course, it's no problem!" Ryan vigorously nodded in response, though he had yet to uncover Liam's true identity.However, Ryan knew who the former owner of Villa No. 3 was. The way Gabriel spoke about Liam in their recent phone call had sent shivers down their spines.To command such respect from a regional commander! Liam's true identity was beyond their wildest imaginations.Layla hastily waved her hands. "No, no. It's unnecessary! Mister Hollister, there's no need!"Although she could not fathom why Ryan referred to her brother-in-law as Grandmaster Burrey, Ryan's suggestion was indeed
Just as Layla was still in a daze, Ryan spoke to Liam in a flattering tone. "Grandmaster Burrey, now that everything has been taken care of. Shall we take a look inside the house? Let me give you a brief introduction to the interior.""Alright."Liam nodded before turning to Layla. "Layla, let's go inside together."From her earlier expression, it seemed Layla was also curious about the interior of Villa No. 3. Hearing Liam's invitation, Layla snapped back to reality. However, she shook her head and declined."Liam, I won't go in with you. I need to hurry back!"Liam was taken aback. "What's so urgent?"Layla replied hastily, "Mister Hollister has already reserved Villa No. 22 for us. We shouldn't make things too difficult for him. I need to hurry back and inform my sister so she can prepare the money as soon as possible!"Seeing her determination, Liam did not insist. "Alright. Take care on your way back.""Don't worry, Liam!"Layla smiled, skipping down the mountain path.
Liam had not expected it. Gabriel had merely mentioned letting him stay temporarily, but ultimately, he gave Liam the villa!Liam initially felt a bit helpless when given that valuable gift, but he ultimately had no further emotions. After all, no matter how luxurious Villa No. 3 was, to Liam, it was just a place to live.Liam was quite satisfied with the environment in Hush Purple Gardens. Moreover, Villa No. 3 was already equipped with all the necessary living supplies, so he did not need to purchase anything additional.Meanwhile, as Liam was getting familiar with Villa No. 3, Layla hurried back to the Lloyd family home.As soon as she stepped through the door, she called out loudly in a rush, "Sis, are you home? You won't believe what happened today when I went to see the house!"Serena turned toward the front door when she heard the commotion. She frowned slightly, her delicate face carrying a hint of authority. "Speak slowly! How old are you, still causing a ruckus?""It's
In the past, Ruby constantly spoke ill of Liam and even urged her to break up with him. It made Serena very unhappy. Unbeknownst to Liam, she had a big fight with Ruby over it.That was another reason why Ruby held such a grudge against Liam. From that moment on, Serena began to distance herself from Ruby. If she had not heard Ruby's name from Layla, she would have completely forgotten about her.However, recalling everything that had happened recently, Serena felt a bit dazed, letting out a sigh.Maybe Ruby was right. She should have listened to her and broken up with Liam sooner.Unaware of Serena's thoughts, Layla quickly grabbed her sister's hand cheerfully. "Serena, why are you sighing? You don't have to worry. Even though Ruby and her companion wanted to buy Villa No. 22, they couldn't outbid us in the end!""Didn't they have enough budget?" Serena asked in confusion."Of course not! They already paid the deposit!"Serena frowned. "Once they've paid the deposit, it sho
Seeing the look on Serena's face, Layla raised her head. "It's Liam! How could you forget my brother-in-law?"The moment Serena heard the name, her eyes widened. "Liam? Layla, I told you I divorced Liam. We have nothing to do with each other anymore. After all the terrible things he's done, do you still think of him as your brother-in-law? Besides, what does buying a house in Hush Purple Gardens have to do with Liam?" Serena was furious. The recent incident at the police station still angered her.She could not understand how Liam could be involved with the Hush Purple Gardens. That place was beyond his reach.Layla quickly interjected. "Serena, don't get upset! I talked to him, and those things we thought he did, he didn't do any of them! If it weren't for him, we wouldn't have been able to secure a villa in Hush Purple Gardens at all. When I went to look at houses in Hush Purple Gardens as you instructed, I ran into him at the entrance. At first, I thought he was just out for a
Seeing the commotion, Ronald could not stand it anymore. He waved his hand in disdain."Enough, enough! Stop spouting nonsense! Liam living in Villa No. 3? That loser couldn't dream of such a place! I've dealt with Mister Hollister previously. He's an arrogant man. There's no way he would reserve a villa for us."Even if Serena went there, he might not even spare her a glance! Do you think Liam could make Mister Hollister refuse an offer from Ruby? That loser? You're getting more and more ridiculous!""I'm not lying!"Seeing that no one in the family believed her, Layla's chest heaved with anger, and she was almost on the verge of tears. She thought her family would be shocked to hear what had happened. She even hoped it might change their attitude and opinion of Liam.However, to her surprise, no one in the family believed her.Hailey stood back, looking disapprovingly at Layla. "I don't know what made you come up with such lies, but from now on, don't mention Liam again! Both o
Ronald frowned involuntarily. "What's the point of calling her?"He glanced at his watch and continued, "It's already past six, and your appointment is at half past seven! Forget about those trivial matters for now. Hurry up and get ready for the dinner tonight! We must seize this opportunity as the Lloyd family."Ronald turned to Layla and lectured, "Layla, your sister has been busy lately. Don't add to her troubles! As for you spreading nonsense about Liam, this is the last time. There can't be a next!""I didn't spread nonsense..."A trace of sadness flashed across Layla's delicate face. She had hoped her actions could change the family's impression of Liam, or even surprise them. However, no one believed her words in the end.Serena sighed softly at the sight. "That's enough, Layla. I'll call Ruby immediately after the dinner."To be honest, Serena was quite curious about Liam's affairs. However, the project she was cooperating on with the military was of utmost importance. T
Sensing the footsteps from behind, Liam paused and turned around. An elderly man dressed in traditional oriental attire with white hair and a beard slowly made his way to the platform at the mountaintop, his spirit undiminished by age.The old man did not see Liam practicing the Eight Extremities Fist. He only noticed Liam's finishing stance. Liam greeted him with a smile, seemingly eager to exchange pleasantries."Old man—""Here we go again…"However, the old man frowned with disdain as he looked at Liam.Liam froze. The old man paid no attention to Liam and instead walked straight to the other side of the platform. Once there, he took a deep breath, filtering out any external disturbances, and assumed a starting position."Tai Chi?" Liam was taken aback as soon as the old man took his stance. He clearly recognized the form. Liam had not expected the old man to also come to the mountaintop to practice martial arts.It was typical for elderly people to practice martial arts