Chapter 581
Upon noticing Dave''s silence, Keh spoke up. “What''s wrong? You don''t like it?”
Snapping out of his daze, Dave shook his head as he looked at Keh with a sharp gaze. “No, it''s
not that. If anything, this will serve as a great help for DX Group in the future.”
Turning to face Natasha, he lowered his voice. “Thank you.”
Just then, Anthony spoke up from the side. “Of course, it will. Mr. Dave, it''s not a loss for you to give
us this emerald. With Nat''s abilities, not even multiple hackers can break into the system.”
Dave tossed a look at Natasha as questions rose to his chest. In the end, he decided against
voicing them out.
At that moment, Keh broke the silence. “Do you know the significance of the emerald?”
“It''s very expensive?” guessed Anthony.
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The corners of Keh''s lips lifted into a smirk. A hint of disdain could be detected in his
expression. “This emerald is no ordinary emerald. It represents power and influence. Mr. Dave
might be here all year long, but he has gained quite a lot of power in Corleon. This emerald
represents his power in Corleon—able to mobilize structure and control at any time.”
When Denise heard that, she stared at the emerald hanging around her neck and held it in her hand
instinctively before looking up at Dave with a pair of curious eyes. “I-Is that true, Mr. Dave?”
She had originally thought that the emerald was just expensive but nothing special. It came as a
great surprise to her to find out the story behind the gemstone.
In that instance, Denise suddenly felt that the emerald was a little heavier than before.
As a response, Dave smiled at Denise. “Your daddy is exaggerating. I''ve never really cared about
the authority I have in Corleon in all these years. Now that I''ve given it to you, you can help me
watch over the ce whenever you''re free!”
“Me?” Denise was even more startled. “How do I do that?”
“Just take a look whenever you pass by!” Dave grinned.
Denise was rendered speechless.
That simple?
Just as she turned around to look at Keh behind her, thetter interrupted before she even had
the chance to speak, “Your things, your responsibility. I will not interfere.”
Denise was once again at a loss for words.
Just then, Anthony chimed in from the side, “Mr. Dave, you sure are generous by giving her this
emerald.”
Dave turned to look at the boy. “Why? Do you want one too?”
“Do you have another one?” Anthony questioned.
“No.”
Anthony was speechless.
Then what else is there to discuss?
Before Anthony could find the words to say, Dave added, “Or, I can give you a token of DX. What do
you say?” Dave raised an eyebrow.
With a tight-lipped smile, Anthony turned down the offer. “Thank you, Mr. Dave, but I think I''d rather
not!”
Everyoneughed upon seeing Anthony''s expression.
At that moment, Denise parted with Dave and walked over to Natasha, holding out the emerald for
thetter to see.
epting the emerald from Denise, Natasha inspected the gemstone briefly before returning it to
Denise while instructing thetter to keep it safe. Raising her head, she tossed Dave a faint smile.
“Looks like my present to you is nothing inparison. In the end, it''s still us who has the
advantage.”
Before Dave could reply, Anthony cut in, “Don''t say that, Nat. Mr. Dave is killing two birds with one
stone. He''s always here and never in Corleon. He can''t just leave them there with no one in charge,
so he passes the responsibility to Denise under the guise of giving her the emerald as a present.
However, if Denise could not handle it, wouldn''t Daddy have to step up? Mr. Dave has made some
very borated calctions and ns.”
Upon hearing his analysis, the adults could not help but burst intoughter. “Life is already hard
enough. Don''t go around exposing the truth. The moment you learn this principle will be the moment
you''ve truly grown up.” Dave did not deny Anthony''s im.
Anthony shook his head to object. “The truth should always be exposed when necessary. If not, life
wouldn''t be interesting!”
One could tell how intelligent Anthony was.
Staring at him, everyone could not help but adore him.
After a few minutes of light-hearted talk, they made a bonfire before taking a seat around the fire.
Anthony, Benjamin, and Denise had sses of juice in their hands. Keh and Dave each got a
ss of whiskey, while Natasha had a ss of red wine.
Everyone chatted and drank into the night. The atmosphere was warm and delightful.
The conversationssted tillte at night. Feeling the heaviness on their eyelids, Anthony and
Benjamin headed inside to sleep. As for Denise, she had fallen asleep in Natasha''s arms.
Natasha looked gentle as she cradled Denise in her arms.
All of a sudden, Dave asked the duo, “Has it been confirmed that you''ll be leaving tomorrow?”
Keh turned to look at Natasha for a brief second before nodding. “Yes.”
Dave breathed in deeply before exhaling. “Ok.” He nodded. “What time is your departure? I''ll send
you guys off.”
“Eleven in the morning,” answered Keh. “Don''t worry. We won''t leave before seeing you.”
Dave smiled.
Still looking at Dave, Keh changed the topic. “After we''ve left, I''m sure Vermillion Base will
continue to cause trouble for DX Group. We''ll be entrusting you with dealing with the aftermath
now.”
“Don''t worry. I can manage,” Dave reassured confidently.
Just then, Natasha, who had been sitting by the side, spoke up. “Sorry for all the inconveniences
caused by this incident, Dave. Feel free to ask me for help if you ever need it in the future. I promise
I will help in any way that I can, just like today!”
Dave''s gaze roamed over Keh and Natasha. After a while, he asked, “Does this mean I have a
guarantee?”
Without hesitation, Keh nodded. “Definitely. You''ve got yourself a great deal to have Nat make
that promise!”
Dave''s lips curved upward into a smile. “In that case, I won''t hesitate to reach out when the time
comes.”
“No problem.” Natasha smiled.
The three of them continued talking. After a while, Dave raised his ss as he addressed the
couple. “No matter what happens, may you be happy, forever and always.”
Seeing Dave''s actions, Natasha and Keh followed suit and raised their sses for a toast.
“Thank you,” said Natasha.
On the other hand, Keh downed his ss without saying anything.
Aware that the men still had something to talk to each other about, Natasha excused herself as the
wine in her ss started to run out.
“I''ll carry Denise upstairs. You two continue talking,” said Natasha as she tossed a look at Keh.
With a nod, Keh responded, “All right.”
Nodding at Dave, Natasha carried Denise and headed straight into the house.
As she walked away, Keh kept his gaze focused on her silhouette. Her long dress brushed
against the ground, and her hair covered her shoulders. Her graceful movements portrayed her as a
gentle woman.
Keh stared at her making her way into the building until thetter was no longer visible. Taking
notice of that, Dave could not help but tease, “Your desire is in for all to see.”
Unperturbed, Keh smiled. He then opened another bottle of alcohol on the table. “It''s just
between us now. Come, let''s have another drink.”
Dave did not object as Keh pored him another drink.
“You really don''t n on telling her the truth?” Dave asked out of the blue.
Keh froze slightly. The ss in his hand shook slightly at the sudden halt. “I don''t know how to
tell her.” With that said, he downed his drink.
“Perhaps,” Daveforted, “you''re just overthinking it!”
“I hope so.”
After pondering about it for a moment, Dave looked at Keh. “Don''t worry. Nothing will happen.
There''s still Spencer, right?” At the mention of Spencer, Dave paused. “Which reminds me. When is
heing back?”
Keh''s gaze darkened at that topic. “Supposedly, he would have arrived today. Yet, not only is he
not here yet, but calls are not going through his phone anymore.”
Dave was dumbfounded by the news. When he regained his senses, he frowned. “How did this
happen? Could it be... Do you think he''s gotten into trouble?”
Keh shook his head.