Episode 12

"Solving the problem? What's your solution to end it? In this matter, I'm not without fault either. After all, Grand Master Taylor is still my grandfather. Do you intend to strike him?"

Salena gave a bitter smile. She then said, "This time, you come along with us and keep silent. After so many years, Grandpa's temperament should have improved. Perhaps a few kind words will prevent them from prolonging this issue,"

"Alright, I'll try to heed your advice and refrain from barbaric actions. Otherwise, you'll complain that I am too cruel!"

Fane chuckled grimly. He was eager to see how the Taylor family would treat him without knowing his true identity.

After all, his reason for returning this time was not to be the greatest warrior of the land. He simply wanted to accompany his wife peacefully, care for his mother, and live a life of comfort.

By taxi, the three of them swiftly arrived at the gates of the Taylor Family estate.

"This youngster is really insolent to have hit Young Master Taylor. Doesn't he know how ruthless the Young Master can be?"

"Exactly. I fear this won't end well. He's just a soldier and a smelly son-in-law. He should know his place!"

The three of them silently overheard the conversation of the two guards at the gate just as they stepped out of the taxi.

However, upon noticing their arrival, the guards immediately fell silent.

One of them then smiled, "Miss Salena, you've returned. We'll notify the Young Master and Grand Master right away!"

"No need! We will go on our own to meet him!"

Salena looked calmly at the gate even though her emotions were tumultuous.

Salena had many beautiful childhood memories here. Unexpectedly, after growing up, the Taylor family turned out to be filled with so much political intrigue. The biggest surprise for her was the reality that one day she would be expelled from this place.

After hesitating for a moment, the three of them slowly entered.

As they reached the entrance of Grand Master Taylor's residence, they could hear the sound of conversation coming from inside.

"Fane went too far. Who does he think he is, daring to hit Ivan?"

"Precisely. He's been only a soldier for a few years. Does he think that now he's somebody important? How could a sparrow turn into a phoenix?!"

"To make matters worse, Ivan suffered broken bones. I heard he was beaten to unconsciousness!"

Several Taylor family relatives were loudly discussing, as if Fane was a sinner that needed to be punished.

"Yes, that's right. That rascal is in the wrong. Argh, it makes me so angry!"

Just as Salena was about to enter, Fiona's voice came through clearly.

Salena frowned. Her hand, reaching out to the door, paused mid-air.

Then, Fiona's voice resounded again, "You might not know this, but on this very day, he slapped Ken Clark, the young master of the Clark family, causing Ken to lose three teeth!"

"Young Master Clark? Ken Clark who has been fond of your Salena for so long? He came looking for you?"

The Grand Master Taylor, Zeus Taylor, could not help but join in asking.

"Is that so?"

"Ken Clark thought Fane was certainly dead and hoped Salena would divorce Fane so he could marry her. Additionally, he mentioned he wouldn't mind Kylie's presence."

"Who would have thought Fane would suddenly return..."

Over time, Fiona still seemed nervous. "This time, I'm afraid the Clark family will not let this matter slide easily!"

Salena couldn't stand hearing all this talk. She pushed the door open with Fane and Joan by her side.

"Mom, I won't accept Ken's proposal! He's a hypocrite. Do you think he will remain kind to me after marriage? Eventually, I dread to imagine the mental toll it will take on me!"

"Salena, you finally came. If you don't provide a suitable solution to today's problem, I won't sit idly by!"

Upon seeing Fane and Salena's arrival, Ivan, with one arm in a sling, glared at them with wide-open eyes.

"Ivan, aren't you also at fault? You commanded Kylie to eat bread you had thrown to the floor and trampled on. Do you think Fane, as her father, could tolerate such a thing?"

Salena's expression darkened. She then gazed at Zeus Taylor and said, "Grandfather, in this case, Fane cannot be blamed, Ivan really has gone too far,"

"Ivan, is what Salena said true?"

Zeus Taylor was not someone who acted without clear reason. He looked at Ivan and slowly asked.

Ivan quickly retorted, "How could that be? I was just joking, and Fane happened to see it by accident. Who would have thought he would react like that without a word! H-h-he even forced me to eat that bread!"

"Ivan Taylor, if you continue lying, I will break your other arm!"

Beside her, Fane could no longer bear Ivan's blatant lying.

At Fane's words, Ivan immediately stepped back, visibly frightened.

But Ivan was confident because they were in the Taylor family residence and Fane was just a son-in-law here, Fane might not dare to do anything with many witnesses present.

With newfound confidence, Ivan stepped forward.

"You see how insolent this rascal is. He's just a son-in-law here. He's not even a Taylor. Yet, he dares to speak such words in front of everyone,"

Ivan turned and looked at Fane. The next words Fane might have said got stuck.

Fane had caused Salena to suffer hardships for years. For Salena's sake, he did not want to complicate matters further. Besides, he just wanted to enjoy life peacefully.

"Fane, you're too bold. If not for the million dollars we gave you, your mother wouldn't have afforded her surgery and would have died!"

"You not only lack gratitude, but you also repay kindness with hatred and treat our Taylor family this way!"

One of the Taylor family relatives quickly made his accusation.

"That's right, if not for us, would his mother still be alive?"

Another elder relative echoed the sentiment. They acted high and mighty, arrogant.

In their eyes, Fane and Joan were outsiders, lower class citizens with no money.

If not for Salena carrying his child, Fane would have nothing to do with the Taylor family.

"Hey!"

At that moment, a Taylor family girl in her twenties, Cecilia Taylor, noticed the shopping bags in Joan's hands.

"Are my eyes deceiving me? Those are all luxury goods!"

Cecilia stepped forward and scrutinized Joan, still in her cleaning uniform, and said with a scornful tone, "Did you rob and steal them?"

With Cecilia still pointing at the bags, everyone's attention turned to the shopping bags. The international brands were clearly visible. How could they afford them?

"My son bought them for me and Salena. Though we are poor, we always maintain our dignity. We would never stoop to stealing or robbery!"

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