Chapter 786 There Was Always Something To Learn


    Breakfast passed in an incredibly lively atmosphere.


    Denise was as happy as a m wearing the bracelet given by Keh. Benjamin loved studying


    such things, so the two of them went somece to do so after eating.


    Meanwhile, Keh stared at Anthony, his gaze dimming a shade. “When are you leaving?”


    “Tonight.”


    Keh inclined his head in acknowledgment, stating, “I''ll have someone go with you all. He can


    back you up if anything happens during the journey.”


    Naturally, Anthony could not decline his father''s offer, especially when the person to do so had been


    decided upon. He could only shift his gaze to Natasha.


    Natasha btedly turned to Keh. “Who do you have in mind?”


    “Luke. You''ve seen him before,” Keh answered.


    Natasha nodded. “I remember him.”


    “He''s skilled inbat, so he can likely back them up if he tags along.”


    Natasha did not nix it at once but mulled it over for some time. “He''d been to Vermillion Base


    previously. Although he didn''t meet Boss face to face, it doesn''t mean Boss has no idea about him.


    Would he put Anthony and the others in a dangerous situation if he were to go with them?”


    Upon hearing that, Keh knew that she had someone else in mind. He casually rested his hand


    on the back of her chair. “What do you suggest, then?”


    Natasha propped a hand against her cheek in a contemtive gesture. A momentter, she held


    the man''s gaze. “There''s someone else who''s suited for the task.”


    At her reply, Keh lifted his eyes and stole a look at Anthony before surreptitiously withdrawing


    his gaze. “Who is it?”


    “The apprentice Anthony took in, Miguel. What do you think?” Natasha ventured.


    At her proposal, Keh lowered his eyes slightly and bobbed his head after a brief while of


    pondering. “I heard from Dave that he''s also well-versed inputers andbat. He''s quite


    skilled at fighting.”


    “So, do you approve?” Natasha confirmed.


    “I have no problems with it. But... are you the one who thinks he''s good, or does someone else think


    so?” As Keh spoke, his gazended on Anthony.


    It went without saying that Natasha knew there was no fooling him. Hence, she divulged, “Your son


    thinks so.”


    Dumbstruck, Anthony grumbled, “Don''t you think you sold me out too quickly, Nat?”


    Natasha merely leaned back against the chairnguidly. “If I said I thought so, your daddy would''ve


    been jealous again. As you know, he''s scary when he''s green with envy!”


    She shot a look at Keh as she said that. However, thetter evidently had no intention of


    refuting that.


    On second thought, Anthony felt that it made sense.


    That''s true. Besides, when he''s jealous... Oh well, I don''t even dare imagine what would happen!


    At that thought, Anthony admitted, “It was my idea. I''m already familiar with Miguel. That aside, it''s


    only natural that I take him out to train since I''m his mentor. Furthermore, Mr. Dave has agreed!”


    “You, taking him out to train?” When Keh heard that, his lips curved into a smirk.


    “Daddy, while I''m young andck a certain amount of experience, everyone has his own strengths.


    He doesn''t necessarily know more just because he''s older than me. Moreover, there are always


    things I can teach him. Otherwise, why would he acknowledge me as his mentor?” Anthony quirked


    a brow at his father.


    Undeniably, his words were true to an extent.


    Ultimately, there was always something to learn from others.


    Thus, Keh nodded in agreement. “You''re right. I was too shallow.”


    “Then, I can bring Miguel along, yes?” Anthony pressed, seizing that golden opportunity.


    “Of course. Dave has agreed, so I''ve got no objections either!” Keh replied.


    As soon as Anthony heard that, the corners of his mouth turned up. “I''ll go and tell Miguel about this


    right away!”


    Keh nodded.


    Getting to his feet, Anthony walked away.


    “Wait!” Natasha piped up without warning.


    Anthony nced over his shoulder at her.


    “I''ll go with you,” Natasha offered.


    “Why?” Anthony questioned.


    “I''ve got something to say to Miguel,” Natasha murmured.


    Again, Anthony''s lips curved upward. “Oh, don''t worry, Nat. You don''t have to remind him to protect


    me. He''ll make sure to do that either way.”


    “That''s not what I want to say to him.”


    “What do you want to say to him, then?”


    “Well... it''s a secret.” Natasha shed him a mysterious smile.


    Seeing that, Anthony did not give it much thought, for he was convinced that his mother was


    messing with him.


    “I''ll be back shortly,” Natasha said to Keh.


    “Okay.” Keh inclined his head a fraction.


    In no time, no one else except Thalia and Keh was left in the dining room. Without saying


    anything, Keh got up to leave.


    “Wait!” Thalia suddenly spoke.


    Startled, Keh turned and fixed his eyes on her. “You''re talking to me?”


    “Is there anyone else here?” Thalia retorted.


    “What is it?” Keh cut straight to the chase. Their dislike for each other was tantly written all


    over their faces.


    Thalia hesitated briefly. “I gave Natasha the antidote.”


    Hearing that, Keh was stunned for a moment. He gaped at her, not quite believing his ears.


    “What did you just say?”


    “I personally watched her swallow it. Keep an eye on her and see whether there are any adverse


    effects,” Thalia urged.


    In the brief second while the man was distracted, she had already stood up and left.


    By the time Keh gathered his wits about him, all he saw was her figure disappearing into the


    distance.


    He narrowed his eyes, fully aware that the woman would never joke about such a thing. However,


    he also understood Natasha all too well. She wouldn''t have given in just like that. Following that


    thought, he spun on his heels and headed out.


    When Natasha stepped out of the hidden room, Keh was waiting for her right outside.


    Clocking his solemn expression, she frowned and walked toward him.


    “Keh,” she called out.


    Keh jerked his head back. The instant he caught sight of her, he strode toward her.


    “Nat...” He stared at her, his eyes narrowed slightly, looking as though he had something to say yet


    was hesitant to speak.


    “What''s wrong? What do you want to say to me?” Natasha asked, gazing up at him.


    Keh inhaled deeply. “Thalia told me... she gave you the antidote. Is that true?” he ventured.


    Surmising Thalia''s purpose in telling Keh that, Natasha dipped her eyes. Subsequently, she


    met his gaze and gave a nod. “Yes. It''s true.”


    “So, you really—”


    “No,” Natasha interrupted before he had finished speaking.


    She knew what he wanted to ask, but she had to negate it.


    Keh bore his eyes into her unblinkingly.


    Pursing her lips, Natasha continued, “Indeed, she gave it to me. But I fed it to her while she was


    unaware. This time, there''s no room for regret and dilemma.”


    Keh''s gaze gradually dimmed.


    At that, Natasha chuckled. “Why, are you disappointed?”


    “Yeah, a bit.”


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    Stepping closer to him, Natasha looked up at him. “You knew I''d never take it, no?”


    Keh lowered his eyes. A long while passed before he admitted in a mere whisper, “Yeah, but I


    was still hoping that you might have done something unexpected.”


    Taking his hand, Natasha dered smilingly, “Indeed, I''ve done something unexpected. Do you


    want to hear it?”


    “What is it?” Keh asked.