Chapter 169 - Looming threat (1/2)

Lauriel took Aleksis on a trip to the Gardens by the Bay to see various flowers and futuristic gardens there. Then they climbed the Singapore Flyer Ferris wheel many times because the little girl was very happy to see Singapore from above.

They were resting on a park bench while eating ice cream when someone dressed all in black came over to the two of them.

”Good afternoon, Mr. Lauriel.”

Lauriel, who was cleaning some ice cream from Aleksis' lips, looked up and squinted his eyes, ”Who are you?”

”You are invited to come to my master's house for tea...”

”I was asking who you are? Is it so difficult to understand my question?” Lauriel asked again. His face clearly looked unhappy. He could only tolerate a few humans in this world, and he did not like to repeat his questions.

”Oh... I'm sorry. My name is Neill, I work for Mr. Alexei. He heard you were in this city and wanted to meet you.” The man looked uncomfortable. ”That is if you want to.”

”I don't have time to meet people. I'm here for vacation,” Lauriel answered curtly.

”Master said I must give this to you if you refused to come.” Neill reached into his pocket and pulled out a small box, then gave it to Lauriel.

Lauriel took the box and opened it. Inside the box was a ring made of a white gold band with a beautiful white pearl in the middle. His face immediately changed.

”Where did he get this from?” he asked in a cold voice.

”Lady Luna wore this on her finger when they found her body among the ruins of the building that was bombed by the allies. The Meier family kept the ring all this time, waiting for the time until we could find you. You have been off the grid for a very long time...”

Lauriel placed the ring on his pinky finger because it was too small to be worn on his other fingers. Then he placed the box in his pocket.

”All right. I'll come. We are staying at the Raffles Hotel. Please pick me up at 6 pm.”

”Don't you want to come now? We have a car ready.”

”I'm not used to repeating my words, Neill.”