Chapter 970 Always Ready (2/2)

Arthur pointed out to her in a gentle tone as he held her shoulders tightly to comfort her. He spoke slowly to help her take everything in and not overwhelm her even further.

”So now, tell Grandpa,” Arthur said as he held her shoulders firmly with his hands. He then bent down until hi

ou enjoyed listening to me play when we were younger. And I wanted to surprise you by playing it again for you on your birthday party!”

Arthur replied with a playful smile. He never let go of her hands as he spoke.

”You just can't admit that you're aging, can you? I haven't heard you play in a very long time! Would you like to play a song for me right now, dear?” Eleanor replied as she and Arthur stepped forward. Arthur supported her as they walked slowly. She never liked it when others helped her walk, except for Arthur.

Whenever she was with him, she would always rely on him and wouldn't mind showing him her weak and vulnerable side.

”But Eleanor...”

Adrian started to say something but stopped when he noticed that Eleanor was not paying attention to him anymore. He walked deeper into the chamber to look for Carla, but to his disappointment, Carla was nowhere to be found inside the chamber.

Ultimately, he had to admit defeat and left.

After they all have left, a large inconspicuous box in a corner opened quietly.

Carla stepped out of the box and then sighed in relief. She closed the box then dusted herself carefully.

She silently walked towards the door of the treasure chamber and then stopped just as she was about to reach it. She turned and curiously looked at the purple sandalwood box that her grandfather showed her earlier.

She hesitated for a while then walked towards it. Her pace was quiet but determined. She thought that her grandfather would not have taken the great risk of taking her there for no reason. Unfortunately, they were interrupted before he could explain everything to her.

Meanwhile, Eleanor and Arthur returned to the Phoenix Palace directly from the treasure chamber.

As soon as the large doors were closed behind them and they were alone once more, Eleanor shook off Arthur's hands.

She went straight to her soft chair and sat on it comfortably. Her face became colder than it was before.

”Arthur, what are you trying to do?”