Chapter 434 - 411: Careful Not to Get Eaten (2)

"This is my mother’s."

"Oh, and it’s my uncle’s too."

Gary Johnson distributed a painting to each person, and no one else said anything until he reached Alan Johnson.

Alan Johnson raised an eyebrow, "Oh? You actually have one for me? I didn’t expect that. We haven’t met in so many years. Gary, you’ve developed the ability to predict the future, it seems. I only returned with you, and yet you have already prepared a painting for me in advance. Let me see."

As Alan Johnson said this, he gave Gabriella Dyer a meaningful glance.

Old Sir of Johnson Family also furrowed his brow but said nothing.

Even Chloe Simpson, an outsider, could sense that the atmosphere in the dining room changed when Alan Johnson spoke.

Gary Johnson quickly attempted to mediate, "Second Uncle, you’re really hurting my feelings by saying that. How could I ever forget you? I prepare a painting for you every year, but you weren’t here before. All those paintings are in my room. I’ll get them for you later."

"Alright, alright, Second Uncle understands. Hmm, this painting is really nice, it has the style of a true master. Gary, Second Uncle never expected that our family could produce a great painter. I always thought you’d be interested in business like Alexander."

Alan Johnson cast another glance toward Gabriella Dyer while saying this.

Chloe Simpson quietly observed from the side, taking everything in without a change in expression.

It seemed that this Second Uncle of the Johnson Family and Mrs. Johnson were not on good terms.

For Chloe Simpson, this was a piece of good news.

After all, Gabriella Dyer never liked her and always made things difficult for her.

This was something Chloe hadn’t realized before; perhaps she could use Alan Johnson to deal with Gabriella Dyer in the future.

Chloe Simpson’s attention was fully focused on Alan Johnson and Gabriella Dyer.

She didn’t even notice a painting being handed to her.

"Miss?"

"Hmm?"

Chloe Simpson turned her head and faced Gary Johnson’s gaze.

In that instant, she was momentarily taken aback.

She felt that Gary Johnson seemed familiar, as if she had seen him somewhere before.

But upon careful thought, it seemed impossible.

Gary Johnson is the distinguished second young master of the Johnson Family. Even if he’s not as prominent as Alexander Johnson, the heir of the Johnson Family, he’s still considered a privileged figure in the Capital Circle.

How could she ever have the chance to encounter the esteemed second young master of the Johnson Family?

Nevertheless, Chloe was somewhat surprised that Gary Johnson had also chosen to give her a painting.

"Is this for me?"

She asked hesitantly.

"Yes, I hope you don’t mind it," Gary Johnson nodded, carrying a bit of youthful innocence.

"Thank you."

Chloe Simpson was quite surprised but sincerely said thank you.

Compared to Gabriella Dyer, the formidable and unscrupulous Mrs. Johnson, Chloe found herself having an inexplicable fondness for the Johnson Family’s second young master.

There was a brotherly-next-door feeling about him.

She didn’t expect the Johnson Family to have such a second young master.

So much so that after the meal, when Chloe called Chloe Fletcher, she was still talking about this.

"Chloe, this is probably the friendliest person I’ve seen in the Johnson Family. He’s like a childhood sweetheart, older brother we grew up with. His smile is clean and bright. It naturally lifts your spirits."

During the past few days, Chloe Fletcher had learned everything about the situation.

Chloe Simpson originally intended to hide these things from her.

But Chloe Fletcher privately investigated, and it turned out these matters had caused quite a stir throughout Kyohai.

Even if Chloe Simpson wanted to conceal it, she couldn’t, ultimately having to reveal everything to Chloe Fletcher.

Fortunately, after much persuasion, Chloe Fletcher refrained from any reckless actions.

These past few days, she had been kept under soft confinement by the Old Sir of Johnson Family in this guest room. Chloe Fletcher had called her and tried to meet with her several times.

She found various reasons to avoid these meetings.

But if time dragged on, Chloe Fletcher would inevitably become suspicious.

Fortunately, the Old Sir of Johnson Family said that she’d be leaving the Johnson Family tomorrow. Chloe quickly called Chloe Fletcher to inform her.

Moreover, since the next steps would begin, she didn’t want Chloe Fletcher to get involved further.

As for Gary Johnson, he was an unexpected topic of today’s conversation.

"Oh, oh, oh! Is love blooming? What’s this? Have you taken a liking to the Johnson Family’s second young master?"

Just after Chloe Simpson finished speaking, Chloe Fletcher began to tease her.

"What are you on about?" Chloe Simpson rolled her eyes at her phone.

Chloe Fletcher replied, "Isn’t it true? You’ve never spoken so highly of anyone in the Johnson Family. Not even that Young Master Johnson who’s been intertwined with you. Oh, wait, my mistake, I’ve never heard you praise a man like this."

Chloe Simpson retorted, "Stop it! What do you mean ’from childhood’? You forgot that we lost contact for so many years. We just recently reconnected. There’s no ’from childhood’ about it. We were so young, what could we know? Should I praise the chubby neighbor’s child?"

"Fine, fine, I won’t tease you here. But really, is this Johnson Family’s second young master really as good as you say? Whether ancient or modern times, wealth and power have always brought troubles and disputes."

"The Johnson Family is Kyohai’s top elite. I doubt any of them are easy to deal with, all poised to compete for the inheritance. As you said, the Johnson Family’s second young master seems like a little white rabbit; how is that even possible? Probably pretending. Maybe waiting for the right time to strike."

"Since things are settled between you and Alexander, you should quickly leave the wolf den of the Johnson Family. Be careful, or you’ll be eaten alive."

Chloe Fletcher, although teasing, was genuinely worried about Chloe Simpson.

"I don’t know, perhaps. But Gary Johnson, the Johnson Family’s second young master, really gives off a different vibe. This person, when he smiles, it’s thoroughly clean and pure. Just like the noble young gentlemen we imagine, an elegant presence like sunlight after a storm..."

Chloe Simpson had barely finished when she heard a commotion outside the door. "Alright then, I’ll come find you tomorrow anyway, let’s talk later. I’m hanging up to pack my things."

She hurriedly spoke a few words and hung up.

Just after setting down the phone, before she could get up, the door was pushed open and slammed shut with a "bang" sound.

Before she could see who entered, she was pushed onto the bed.

"Chloe Simpson, it seems I’ve really underestimated you. First in my second uncle’s room, and now regarding my second brother, the Johnson Family’s second young master, you speak so highly. And ’sunlight after a storm,’ huh? Are you planning to charm whoever you can?!"