Chapter 415
Chapter 415:
Craig, who had been smugly satisfied with his performance, was utterly stunned by his grandfather’s slap. He stared blankly at Levi, completely unaware that he had unwittingly disrupted Levi’s scheme to ease the awkwardness.
After scolding his grandson, Levi turned an awkward gaze toward Ashton. Realizing that this young man had seen through his intentions, Levi forced a smile and said, “I apologize for the spectacle, young man. I merely wanted to test how much my family truly cared about me, but I didn’t expect my grandson to foil my plan. However, I must express my gratitude for your assistance. If it weren’t for your timely intervention, I might have indeed faced grave danger today.”
Ashton, aware that Levi was attempting to save face, chose not to call him out.
Instead, he smiled and responded, “There’s no need for such formalities, sir. How are you feeling now?”
Levi laughed heartily and replied, “Thanks to your help, I feel much rejuvenated. My chest feels lighter, and breathing is easier now!”
With that, Levi gestured for the onlookers to be seated once more. He warmly invited Ashton and his companions to join him at his table, using the pretense of needing dietary advice from the doctor. Craig and the Marquez brothers, meanwhile, were discreetly moved to a neighboring table.
As Ashton sat close, Levi couldn’t help but notice an uncanny resemblance between this young man and a close friend of his. When Levi’s searching gaze lingered a bit too long, Ashton, perceiving the silent inquiry, quickly reassured him.
“Sir, there’s no need for formality. My own grandfather is about your age, so assisting you felt as natural as if I were aiding him. Now that I am here, in my capacity as a doctor, you do trust me, don’t you? Regarding the Longevity Pill you’ve been given, I’d advise against taking it for now. It might disrupt certain unstable elements within your system, leading to complications.”
Levi’s heart skipped a beat as Ashton spoke of his grandfather. While feigning unconsciousness earlier, Levi had caught a snippet of Ashton’s full name. His surname was Baldwin… Looking at Ashton’s face now, Levi began to piece things together.
However, seasoned by years and the intrigues of life, he chose to hold his inquiries. Understanding that Ashton’s concealment of his identity was intentional, Levi, as the astute patriarch of a distinguished family, sensed a deeper significance in Ashton’s words.
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With a knowing smile, Levi nodded but chose not to delve further.
At the sidelines, Abrial, who had anticipated a dire outcome, was pleasantly surprised by the turn of events and began to lighten the mood with her wit. Thanks to Abrial’s efforts, the previously tense atmosphere in the banquet hall quickly dissolved into one of laughter and merriment.
Craig and the Marquez brothers found themselves isolated, relegated to a dim corner of the room. This stark shift from their previous centrality, where they were constantly surrounded and lavished with attention, left them conspicuously ignored.
The trio, feeling the biting sting of this abrupt change, wore sullen and grim expressions.
They had believed that their alliance, combined with the strategic offering of the Longevity Pill, would effortlessly secure Levi’s favor. Despite their calculated efforts, the outcome was bitterly disappointing.
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