Chapter 564: Chapter 564: A Delicate Little Hand Reached Out
Stella looked at Pip with curiosity, "Brother, who was calling you?"
Pip said, "My big brother!"
"..." Stella seemed completely confused, "Brother, how about that handsome uncle, has he agreed to be our daddy?"
Pip patted Stella’s little head, "Don’t worry, leave it to Brother."
Seeing Brother looking so confident, Stella was relieved. In this world, there’s nothing that can challenge Brother.
For now, Pip took Auntie Sullivan and Stella on the run. He was thinking he must meet his big brother face to face!
"Young Master, Young Miss, I’ve received news that Her Royal Highness the Princess has arrived in The State of Westria. Should we meet up with her?" Auntie Sullivan asked.
Pip waved his little hand, "Not for now, I have important things to do."
"But..."
"Auntie Sullivan, what did Uncle Seth tell you when he left, you’re to listen to everything I say," Pip reminded.
...
The next day, the princess of Alani arrived in Westria, causing a stir among the people.
In the middle of the road, a thousand-mile red carpet had already been laid. The roadside was lined with bouquets and white gauze, and the crowd gathered together like a sea of people.
At this moment, Hayden Crawford stood on a high observation platform, dressed today in a finely tailored black shirt and black trousers, his handsome appearance as striking as jade. However, a thin layer of cold air enveloped him, and his superior stance exuded an aura of aloofness and indifference.
Anyone with keen eyes could see Hayden Crawford was not in a good mood today, definitely best to avoid provoking him.
Inside, there were two people who hadn’t been seen in three years... Julian Rathborne and Jude Crawford.
These two were drinking tea in a luxurious box. Julian Rathborne asked, "Why didn’t my grandson Caden come?"
Jude Crawford elegantly and leisurely sipped his tea, "Caden didn’t want to come; he encountered a rival."
"A rival?" Julian Rathborne glanced at Jude Crawford.
Jude Crawford nodded, "Yes, your other grandson has arrived."
Julian Rathborne’s eyes brightened. Both men were aware of the triplets that Serena Sterling birthed three years ago.
Three years ago, Serena Sterling had a near-death experience during childbirth. Later, Seraphina Linden sealed her heart meridian with ice needles, putting her into a deep sleep for two years. At the moment she closed her eyes, Serena asked Seraphina to send her eldest son, Caden Crawford, to Hayden Crawford’s side, so Seraphina enlisted Jude Crawford’s help to fulfill her request.
It was Jude Crawford who had deceived his son, Hayden Crawford, claiming Caden was the result of surrogacy. For these three years, Hayden Crawford believed this without doubt and never questioned Caden’s true lineage.
Over the years, Jude Crawford and Julian Rathborne watched as this eldest grandson, Caden, grew up. Because of Hayden Crawford and Serena Sterling’s strong genes, Caden’s intelligence was bordering on superhuman as a child. Over the past three years, Hayden further nurtured Caden to an unbelievably formidable level.
With Caden being like this, Jude Crawford and Julian Rathborne were curious about Pip’s capabilities.
Julian Rathborne asked, "Have you met Pip?"
"No." Jude Crawford shook his head, calmly sipping his tea, "But I heard Pip’s marksmanship is extraordinary. Last night, he effortlessly hacked his daddy’s computer, then nimbly escaped under Caden’s nose."
Julian Rathborne seemed to understand. Caden Crawford was personally raised by Hayden Crawford, possessing an innate talent for business, whereas little Pip grew up in Alani, raised by Seraphina Linden and Seth Sullivan, likely clever and cunning, with unmatched skills. However, what’s certain is that both brothers have astonishing intelligence, truly extraordinary.
Julian Rathborne looked at Jude Crawford, wondering why Jude seemed a bit smug and boastful while drinking his tea now?
"Has Stella come?" Julian Rathborne asked.
At the mention of his only beloved granddaughter, Julian Rathborne and Jude Crawford both softened a bit. Jude Crawford put down his teacup, "I believe she has."
They’ve all come.
Julian Rathborne stood and approached the window, looking down at the sea of people below. "Jude, three years ago when Seraphina contacted you and asked you to help protect Caden’s lineage, as a condition, she said the appearance of Serena would also mean the reappearance of her and Yara, right?"
Jude Crawford joined Julian Rathborne at the window, nodding, "Yes."
The two men did not speak further; it seemed Serena Sterling had returned with Seraphina Linden and Isabelle Willow!
...
Hayden Crawford was unaware of what those two old foxes, Julian Rathborne and Jude Crawford, were plotting inside; he simply focused on the commotion below. At this moment, a rustle arose, and someone exclaimed excitedly, "Look, the Princess of Alani has arrived!"
Hayden Crawford lifted his gaze to see a parade float approaching slowly. Although the person inside couldn’t be seen, a faint hint of an exquisitely delicate figure could be glimpsed inside.
Serena Sterling had arrived!
The crowd around was buzzing with excitement,
Have you seen clearly the Princess of Alani?
No, we couldn’t see clearly, just a silhouette, but... that silhouette seemed like a goddess descended to the mortal world, truly beautiful.
In Westria, our most noble and beautiful princess is Princess Melody. It’s hard to say who’s more beautiful compared to the Princess of Alani.
I quietly tell you, it appears to be the Princess of Alani!
The parade float traveled down the street and then stopped in front of the palace.
Now the palace gates were open, with many people standing before them. In front was the ruling Lord, Titus Ashworth, with his sons, daughters, and ministers behind him.
The float stopped. Titus Ashworth looked approvingly at his two sons behind him, one Axel Ashworth and the other Kyle Ashworth, "Axel, your fiancée has arrived, go greet your fiancée."
"Yes." Axel Ashworth stepped forward briskly to the flower float.
On the observation platform, Hayden Crawford looked at this Axel Ashworth, a name renowned far and wide. His features were well-defined and handsome, tall and sturdy. Through his thin shirt, one could see the contours of his muscular physique, akin to a fortress. Unlike Hayden Crawford’s reserved nobility, this Axel Ashworth embodied the wild, audacious energy of a beast king wandering the forest, exuding a more primal kind of aggression.
Axel Ashworth held command over Westria’s Nine Peaks, and his methods in war were famously ruthless. The name King of Nine Peaks struck fear where it echoed.
This was an exceptionally strong rival, Hayden Crawford pressed his thin lips together.
Axel Ashworth arrived at the float; he lifted his hand to knock gently on the door, "Your Highness the Princess, Axel Ashworth is here."
With a "tap," the float door opened, and a soft, delicate hand reached out, extended towards Axel Ashworth.
Everyone present held their breath in anticipation, eagerly awaiting the moment Serena Sterling would appear.