Chapter 458 - TOP THREE ISLAND BEAUTIES (2/2)
”I thought you would be comfortable if you are with someone familiar,” Taiki said. ”Due to the special circumstances, you know we have to introduce you as a child of the Iekami clan immediately. Today, you will be attending Grandfather's birthday.”
”Grandfather?” Kaito's brows creased.
”Your great-grandfather and my grandfather. It is an auspicious occasion for introducing a long-lost family member.” Taiki explained without a change in expression.
”That must be a really old man.” Kaito could not help commenting.
”He has always taken care of himself,” Taiki replied simply. ”Nicole will take you around the city and help you get ready for the party. And before you say anything, you cannot go around alone. Even though you are now free, there will be a lot of people watching from the shadows.”
Kaito nodded in ȧssent. He had thought about his options for escape. After studying the Training Centre for a while, he had already figured out a potential method for leaving the Training Centre. However, if there was a chance to leave without causing chaos, he would take it.
Nicole looked at the handsome face washed by the yellow light, softening the wild air around him. She tightened her fists and tried to keep her heartbeat and breath in control. It would be best if she could settle him before the party.
The island was not short of good-looking men. However, there was always an air of complacency around them. Most of them did not have the aura of mȧturė and experienced men, even though they were good fighters.
The difference between them and Kaito was like a flower growing in the greenhouse and one growing in the wild. The greenhouse plant could be as beautiful as it wanted, but it would always lack the tenacious spirit of a wild one.
Kaito would stand out among the other men from the elite families because he had the sharpness of an experienced warrior. And despite the level of civilisation in the outside wild, the women on Martial Island admired fighters.
As the number one beauty on the island had told one enthusiastic pursuer, she would never marry a man who cannot beat her in a fight. That mysterious lady was admired by most people on the island, even though she was not raised in the city.
It was too bad what happened to her. Nicole did not know if the woman was alive anymore or even if she could be considered a beauty after that accident in the lab. If people were not too afraid of that demon, they would admit that there were only two top beauties.
Nicole thought about being at the top without being suppressed by that young girl and smiled a little. However, the guilt in her heart caused her to stop.
She needed to remember her goal was to win Kaito's affection, not to be the top belle.