<h4>Chapter 8: The Fairy n Next Door</h4>


    The imperial Truro City Leafield Family had been merchants for generations, and their wealth could be piled up into dozens of golden mountains.


    By Kevin rk''s generation, Kevin''s older brother had joined the military district.


    In the Imperial Capital, the mention of the rk Family could only invoke awe.


    But... Kevin rk''s reputation wasn''t that good.


    Kevin rk was born quitete, by the time he was born, his big brother''s child was already two years old.


    It was rumored that the rk Family doted on their youngest son to the extreme.


    So much so that they spoiled him rotten.


    Very few had seen Kevin rk''s true appearance, but a widely circted saying about him stated that Third Master rk was idle, fond of wine and women, and ruthless. He spent his days guarding dozens of acres of lotus flowers like treasures, acting like a spendthrift.


    Daisy Zane was not sure about the other rumors, but she was sure that Kevin rk wasn''t that idle.


    "So, Lady Zane has also heard of it." Kevin rk took a sip of his wine.


    "I heard a bit about it."


    "Actually, many of these rumors are not true." Kevin rk had never paid attention to these rumors that had been circting for more than a decade, but now he suddenly felt the need to exin.


    "For example?"


    "For example..." Kevin rk shook the red liquid in the wine ss with his long fingers, "Today is the first time I''ve had a drink alone with a girl."


    The tone was very serious, without any frivolous teasing. Coupled with his already pleasant voice, it was very soothing to listen to.


    Daisy Zane had no resistance to his face, and his voice...


    She was a little curious about how there could be a person whose every feature hit her aesthetic sweet spot.


    After looking at him for a while, Daisy Zane reached out and clinked sses with him: "Congrattions on your first."


    Kevin rk was amused by her andughed, the red wine in the ss trembling along with hisughter: "Thank you. It''s an honor."


    Kevin rk didn''t stay long. After finishing his ss, he left.


    Daisy Zane sent him off at the door, and after returning to the living room, she nced at the wine ss on the tea table before heading back to her room to sleep.


    ...


    The next day, Daisy Zane slept until past eleven o''clock. If it weren''t for the knocking on the door waking her up, she would probably sleep until the afternoon.


    She groggily opened the door to see Robinson Scott standing at her entrance, still wearing his mask, and his revealed eyes were shining brightly.


    "What''s wrong?" Daisy Zane leaned against the door, her eyelids still heavy.


    "Sister! There''s a fairy n living next door!"


    "Huh?" Daisy Zane simply closed her eyes.


    "No, wait, it''s Lucia! Lucia!" Robinson Scott shook her awake by her shoulders, "Really, I just saw someone living next door when I came up, oh my god! How can a man be so good-looking? He''s definitely the reincarnation of a fairy, born specifically to tempt and confuse people. He just looked at me once, and my soul followed him."


    Daisy Zane peeled his ws off her body, pressed her temples, and passively epted Robinson Scott''s statement: "Put your soul back, don''t scare people during the day."


    "Lucia, why are you siding with others?"


    "Maybe he''s just too handsome." Daisy Zane wasn''t angry when she was shaken awake by Robinson Scott, so she went out to pour herself a ss of water to drink.


    Robinson Scott followed her, taking off his mask: "You''ve seen him. When did you see him? Why didn''t you tell me? A handsome guy''s face should be shared!"


    Daisy Zane nced at him, and Robinson Scott immediately became more honest, whispering: "Lucia, you''re such a face dog!"


    Daisy Zane epted it once again: "What brought you back to Truro City?"


    "Oh, there''s a shipment at the dock tonight." Robinson Scott spoke and suddenly noticed the wine and two wine sses on the tea table, "Lucia, who were you drinking with?"


    Daisy Zane nced at it, her gaze lingering on one of the sses for a moment, and spoke softly: "The fairy next door."


    There was a momentary silence in the room, then Robinson Scott walked up to Daisy Zane with an incredulous face: "Lucia! You actually brought a man home!"


    Not only was Robinson Scott surprised by this issue, but Daisy Zane hadn''t figured out why she had invited Kevin rk overst night.


    "It''s really a fairy n after all." Robinson Scott stared at the wall separating them from the neighbor, squinting his eyes and grumbling through gritted teeth.


    Daisy Zane: "..." Maybe so.


    **


    Evening


    Daisy Zane went to meet her agent, and coincidentally, the agent set the meeting at Sky Rights Hotel''s private room.


    In the afternoon, Daisy Zane sent Old Master Miles a message, informing him that she won''t be going over tonight.


    Agent named Hill Dawson, thirty-eight years old, well-maintained skin, slightly overweight. Stern when not smiling, but kind when heughs.


    Daisy Zane arrived at the private room, after ordering the dishes, Hill Dawson thanked her first, and then talked about work-rted matters with her.


    The conversation seemed normal, but almost every sentence was probing Daisy Zane. Probing her true character, her intentions, her development direction, her private life, and even her bottom line.


    But Daisy Zane remained calm, only revealing to Hill Dawson what she wanted him to know.


    After finishing the meal, the two parted ways, and Hill Dawson stood exhausted at the hotel entrance, not wanting to move.


    It didn''t feel like she had just enjoyed a meal but rather that she had fought a battle and had been thoroughly defeated.


    She thought the resume she received might be wrong - this was no naive twenty-five-year-old girl.


    Instead, this was a mysterious and inscrutable tiger.


    ...


    Over at the Miles Family, Old Master''s birthday went without grand celebrations. The Hobson and Miles families wanted to take this opportunity to have a meal together with the Anning Faction, hoping to strengthen their bond and inquire about a piece ofnd in Truro City, eager to learn the government''s intentions.


    However, they didn''t know Harry Anderson well enough. He is famous for his integrity and impartiality since joining politics.


    Let alone their rtive status, he hasn''t even given favors to his own brothers over these many years.


    It''s not a groundless rumor that rtives say he''s cold-blooded and ruthless.


    Even in dealing with his son, John Anderson, their rtionship is clearly divided due to John''s startup.


    When seeing his son, he would advise him to behave, otherwise, he would be ruthless towards his own kin.


    So, the Miles and Hobson families tried beating around the bush during the meal but got nothing out of Harry Anderson. When they wanted to inquire further, Harry skillfully blocked their attempts.


    Having traveled a long way from the Imperial Capital, the Hobson family was frustrated, yet they still had to smile and keep up appearances.


    After dinner, the three families left, with the Miles and Hobson families heading to the parking lot. Harry Anderson had to go to another cityter, so he stayed behind to talk to his son, John Anderson.


    ...


    Parking Lot


    Amelia Miles held her mother''s hand and chatted with her uncle, her voice sweet and delicate: "Uncle, Uncle Anderson also has his difficulties. When you hold a high position, you''re under close scrutiny."


    "Hmph, he''s just inflexible,cking adaptability, and not knowing how to prioritize. Don''t our family''s high status secure his position in the future? "


    "Uncle, don''t be angry," Amelia Miles said, "I will find an opportunity to ask again."


    "Yes, brother," Amelia''s mother said, "Amelia is about to marry into their family, so we''ll be one big family. No matter how stubborn he is, he can''t possibly neglect his own son, right? Blood is thicker than water."


    "Our Amelia is just so capable, marrying so well."


    "Isn''t it because of the good genes from our family?" Amelia Milesughed obediently, quickly cheering up the Hobson family with a few words.


    As the two families talked andughed, moving towards the parking lot, Amelia Miles suddenly noticed someone standing next to a car not far ahead, facing away from them and making a phone call: "Hey? Isn''t that my sister?"


    At her words, everyone turned to look.


    Johanes Miles'' face immediately crumbled.


    "Sister?" Amelia''s uncle squinted for a closer look, "That... what''s her name, Tang... Tang... Daisy Zane?"


    "Yes." Amelia answered, then suddenly raised her voice and called out, "Sister!"


    Her voice echoed loudly in the empty parking lot, resounding with a faint echo.


    Johanes Miles was already in a bad mood. Seeing her only made it worse. He originally wanted to pretend not to see her and let her leave, but Amelia suddenly called out; he didn''t even have time to stop her.