Chapter Seven: The Noble Aunt

Grace listened to Xiao Feng’s ordeal and felt a deep hatred for Hu Shan, yet she was relieved that Xiao Feng had only been deceived in love and had not lost anything else. Although Grace scolded Xiao Feng harshly, he still made his decision. “Sister, since Hu Shan has done such a thing, I no longer have any attachment to her. But I don’t want to see her die. Let me go and settle things with her.”

“You can go, but not now!”

“If I don’t go now, I’m afraid she won’t make it through the night.”

Grace spoke fiercely: “If you dare disobey me, I’ll cut off your leg. If you still try to crawl, I’ll chop off your hand. Don’t believe me? Just try it!”

“Sister, why must women make things difficult for other women? By stopping me like this, aren’t you just making it harder for her?”

To be honest, anyone in this situation would be furious, especially Grace, who was a woman herself. Regardless of whether she liked Xiao Feng or not, that instinctive jealousy was there. She snapped, “This is just punishment for her—a woman who only chases wealth and clings to money. Does she deserve this from you?”

“Sister…”

“This is an order. Don’t go, or don’t ever call me sister again!”

“Sister, then I won’t go. Besides, I’m giving you this stone; it more than repays the debt I owe you.”

“Shut up! The stone was mine to begin with. I bought it!”

“You!”

Seeing Xiao Feng’s silent anger and Grace’s furious expression, the elderly man understood that these two must share a special bond. To ease the tension, he said, “Xiao Feng, it’s fine if you go tomorrow. I don’t think Hu Shan will be so easily frightened to death. Since you agreed, I hope you keep your promise. I no longer want to know the secret of the stone. I’ll take my leave.”

“Where are you going?”

“I plan to retire to the mountains and forest, never to meddle in the affairs of the world again.”

Xiao Feng nodded. “I don’t want to pry into your origins or your name anymore. I hope you take care of yourself. I won’t pursue the matter of you harming others.”

“Thank you, thank you. Farewell!”

After the old man left, Megan Venturi shot Xiao Feng a furious glare and scolded, “Hmph, you’re really too kind to outsiders. Look how furious you made Grace. First, let her deal with you; once she’s done, I’ll have my turn!”

Megan Venturi’s words were not wrong, though she did not know about the contract. Otherwise, Xiao Feng would treat Grace even better. But Megan’s noble aura truly intimidated Xiao Feng, so he quickly knelt before her and admitted his mistake. “Auntie, I won’t anger Sister anymore. Please forgive me!”

Megan Venturi lifted her long leg and kicked Xiao Feng down. Her noble demeanor and proud oppression made Xiao Feng fearfully kneel again, nearly pressing his face to the floor. Megan then placed her high-heeled shoe on the back of his head and reprimanded, “Grace and I are both nobility. Do you understand what that means? It’s your privilege to live beneath our feet!”

“Thank you for your lesson, Auntie. I know my mistake!”

I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that request.