Chapter 579 Return The Gift


    In the reception room.


    "Madam Lilian, dressed in formal clothes, was sitting on a rattan chair, reading a newspaper."


    "Madam, Mr. Xanthe is here, Quina informed her in a low voice."


    Madam Lilian raised her head.


    "Hello, Madam. Yadriel immediately took a step forward, walked up to her, took a bow, and greeted her


    with utmost decorum."


    "Hello, Mr. Xanthe. Madam Lilian smiled and gestured her hand towards the reception chair next to her.


    ""Please take a seat."""


    "Thank you, Madam, Yadriel spoke as he bent down and bowed. He sat down carefully on one side, all


    smiles on his face."


    "Mr. Xanthe, you''re really well-informed. You even caught the wind that I''m in A City. Madam Lilian


    elegantly set down the newspaper, half-teasing, and half-jokinglymented."


    Yadriel''s face instantly tingled as he was caught off guard.


    "However, there was no difort in his astute eyes. On the contrary, he was more respectful, with a


    bright smile on his face."


    "Madam, you are a respectable woman. I have always admired you. Therefore, I always pay more


    attention to your movements, Yadriel replied with great respect."


    "Upon hearing this, Madam Lilian smiled and continued, ""Thank you for yourpliment. I really don''t


    deserve it. May I know the purpose behind your visit, Mr. Xanthe?"""


    "You''re too humble! Yadriel''s face was full of ttering smiles as he politely uttered. Then, he


    questioned with curiosity, ""Madam, do you still remember me?"""


    "You? Madam Lilian was surprised when she heard this. She could not help but to raise her head and


    sized up Yadriel.  She had seen this person on television once or twice. As for knowing him, Madam


    Lilian really did not have this memory in the recesses of her mind. So, she just shook her head at the


    moment."


    "Yadriel had long known that Madam Lilian would not remember him, but if he did mention it, she might


    still be able to recall it slightly. After all, for her and vian, the meaning of that day was all too


    profound."


    "He slowly took out a pouch from his chest pocket. The rose-colored bag was a little old-fashioned, but


    it was very delicate. Madam Lilian looked at it and felt it was familiar. She stared at the pouch for a


    moment."


    "Then, Yadriel slowly and carefully untied the pouch. A century-old, ssic, women''s watch was


    presented in front of Madam Lilian."


    "She looked at it carefully, and her heart began to tremble."


    Why do you have this thing? Madam Lilian''s expression changed as she asked in a hoarse voice.


    "Yadriel was in no rush. He chuckled, and his attitude was amiable."


    "Madam, I was the one who sent you and Mr. Cole away when the both of you left the Cole family that


    year. Yadriel''s words were extremely tactful. He did not say anything like ''driven away'', nor did he say


    that he was chasing them away. Instead, he used the words ''sent away'', and his attitude was even


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    "Madam Lilian''s expression changed, and she looked up again at the man in front of her."


    "This man should be a little younger than her. He should be in his 60s, which happened to be the age


    of most high-ranking officials. After taking a closer look at Yadriel''s face, Madam Lilian felt that he was


    indeed slightly familiar."


    "So, it was you that day? Madam Lilian asked in shock."


    "She remembered that when the Cole family had chased them out, vian had been beaten, and it


    was inconvenient for him to walk. Even Brooklyn''s servants had chased them out. However, that


    person did not deliberately make things difficult for them. He had even brought them many good things


    from home, including the fine bone china teapot that vian loved."


    "It turned out that Yadriel used to be Brooklyn''s subordinate. On second thought, her face softened a


    lot, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth."


    "That was indeed me. Yadriel observed her facial expressions and soon noticed the change on Madam


    Lilian''s face. He immediately admitted it. After putting the watch into the pouch, he handed it to Lilian


    with both hands and exined respectfully, ""Madam, this is taken from the Young Master''s room that


    day. As I left in a hurry, I didn''t notice this. When I handed it to Brooklynter, he didn''t even look at it


    and just asked me to throw it away. I thought it''s a pity to throw such a delicate watch away. I nned


    to give it back to you when I have a chance. So, I kept it. I didn''t expect that I would have the


    opportunity to return it to you personally today. I''m d that I could finally return it to its faithful


    owner."""


    Yadriel''s tone was emotional and moving.


    "The expression on Madam Lilian''s face gradually eased. Even her voice grew kinder. She reached out


    her hand, nodded, and thanked him. ""Thank you, you are really thoughtful."""


    "It''s what I should do. It''s what I should do. Yadriel noticed Madam Lilian''s change and was pleased in


    his heart. So, he responded modestly and politely."


    "Madam Lilian epted the watch and flipped through it. This was the love token vian had given her


    years ago. Back then, she thought that she had lost it, but who would have thought that someone


    would have kept it?"


    "Now that Madam Lilian was cradling it in her hands, and at the thought of Kate, her heart felt empty


    and extremely ufortable."


    "Madam, do you have any issues weighing on your mind? Yadriel saw the loneliness in Madam Lilian''s


    eyes and was aware of her heavy heart. He could not help but to ask with concern."


    "To be honest, I came to A City to look for my daughter. It''s been so many years, but I still haven''t


    heard anything from her. Madam Lilian sighed. Her heart was heavy as she admitted with some


    disappointment."


    "Oh. Yadriel nodded as if he was startled and continued, ""Yes, Madam, it has been so many years. It''s


    indeed a little difficult to find the person now. However, Madam, don''t worry. I am very familiar with A


    City, and I have connections with some people. How about this? I can help you inquire about it. Maybe


    there will be unexpected gains."""


    "He spoke very sincerely and enthusiastically. Madam Lilian didn''t want to reject his offer. So, she had


    to nod with a smile and mumbled, ""Thank you."""


    "To Madam Lilian, it didn''t matter what method she used. As long as she could find her daughter, all is


    well. This was what she needed the most at the moment. "


    "Yadriel''s heart was calm. Just like he had imagined, today''s trip was not in vain. Not only did he meet


    Madam Lilian, he also returned her favor. His goal had been achieved. So, he stood up at the right


    time."


    "Madam, it''s my honor to meet you. For so many years, I''ve always wanted to visit you so that I can


    personally return the watch to you, but I''ve never had the chance to do so. Today, my wish is finally


    fulfilled. Now, my heart is finally at ease. I shall not disturb you any longer, and I''ll take my leave now.


    Yadriel looked relieved, with a smile all over his face, and he bid his farewell emotionally."


    "Thank you so much. Thank you so much. Madam Lilian''s face was also filled with a grateful smile.


    ""Quina, send Mr. Xanthe off."""


    "Okay, Quina replied next to her."


    "It''s really not necessary. Yadriel was extremely modest. He turned around and seemed to have


    recalled something. He then added, ""Madam, you don''t have to worry too much about your daughter.


    Since I know about this today, I will pay attention to it. Please rest assured, I believe that the both of


    you will definitely be reunited."""


    "After saying that, Yadriel took another slight bow to Madam Lilian before he left."


    "Madam, do you think that Yadriel was simply here to send a watch over? After he left, Quina looked at


    his back and whispered."


    "In her eyes, Yadriel looked too astute. Furthermore, he was currently in the midst of a tense election.


    At this point, it was suspicious for him to try and gain an ally by returning a watch to Madam Lilian.


    However, he was a cunning old fox. He had notid clear of his requests for that day''s visit. On the


    surface, he was only here to return Madam Lilian''s token of love."


    It was possible that he was using this method to win Madam Lilian''s heart. It could be imagined that


    Yadriel was indeed a smart politician with high IQ and impressive means.


    "Now, it was Madam Lilian who owed him a favor."


    "Madam Lilian took off her sses and narrowed her eyes. There was a hint of a smile at the corner of


    her mouth. She had been working in public service her entire life. How could she not understand the


    intentions of these people? If Madam Lilian did not see through their thoughts, she might as well have


    let her time in the field go down the chute. "


    "Quina, if Yadriel was able to keep a token of love between me and vian safe for decades, then this


    person must be exceptionally scheming. Only these ambitious politicians have such a watertight way of


    doing things. How could a scheming person like Yadriel simply travel all the way from Capital City to


    give me a watch? Madam Lilian exined with a meaningful smile."


    Quina nodded her head as she listened.


    "s, I just didn''t expect that my visit to A City would be in vain again. Madam Lilian thought about the


    DNA matter, and the expression on her face was even more inscrutable. ""Well, arrange a time for me.


    I will go and visit Sophia tomorrow night, and then we will go back."""


    "Okay. Quina knew that the current situation was tense. So, she could only let it go. She immediately


    agreed."


    "This time, Madam Lilian had been out for too long. It was time to go back. Otherwise, more things


    would pile up."


    "Dad, how is it? Did you meet with Madam Lilian? Yadriel had just reached the elevator entrance when


    Sergio was waiting outside. He came up to him and asked somewhat nervously."


    "Yadrielughed. ""Kid, don''t you know who I am? If you can''t meet her, then I''ll find a way. This time,


    she''ll definitelye to see me. Otherwise, her entire life will be in vain."""


    A surprised expression appeared on Sergio''s face when he heard that.


    "Dad, what did you talk about? Did you ask her for help? Sergio couldn''t help but to ask."


    "Yadriel nced at him, shook his head, and walked towards the elevator."


    Sergio followed closely behind.


    "Sergio, you''re too na?ve. You really have to learn a lot about this area. After the doors of the elevator


    were closed, Yadriel spoke sincerely and earnestly."


    Sergio was stunned. He didn''t know what was going on.


    "Oh, you really don''t know much about the ways of the world. Yadriel appeared displeased. ""If you


    made a request the first time you met the person, would they form a good impression of you? You


    should foster feelings first, no matter what."""


    "When Sergio heard this, he suddenly realized something and nodded. ""Yes, but Dad, we''re pressed


    for time. If we don''t mention it now, then I''m afraid it''ll be toote."""


    "No. This time, I''ll let Madam Lilianpletely sever any threads of hope of looking for her daughter. If


    things go as expected, she will go back tomorrow. As for the next time, I can tell her the news


    personally and cause her to be very excited. This way, she will owe me a favor again. Sergio was


    ying the long game, as he described. When he was finished, he gave a chuckle and got up."


    Tell her personally? Sergio asked in surprise. "Do you want to tell her personally that Kate is her


    daughter?"


    "Upon hearing that, Yadriel smiled disdainfully."


    "What''s wrong with that? After she left this time, I don''t know when she wille to A City next time. At


    that time, my goals have been achieved. So, it doesn''t matter if I tell her. He curled his lips and


    responded indifferently."


    Sergio was stumped for a moment beforeing back to his senses. He understood what Yadriel


    meant andughed.


    "Sergio, let me tell you something. I didn''t waste this visit. Madam Lilian will definitely owe me a favor


    today, Yadriel assured with a little pride."


    Really? Sergio looked pleasantly surprised.


    "Of course. Yadriel let out augh. ""At the very least, when I have a request the next time I meet her,


    she would be too embarrassed to reject it."""


    It was definitely an unforgettable thing for Madam Lilian that he happened to send her the watch today.


    He was confident about it.


    "Upon hearing this, Sergio felt relieved."


    It was also a good thing that the mother and daughter could not recognize each other for the time


    being. At least it could buy them some time.