Chapter 139: Chapter 139: I Will Personally Kill You
During this time, Kenneth always tried to get him to share what was on his mind. But ever since a woman had entered Kenneth’s life, Asher rarely spoke to him, and even more rarely appeared before him. Kenneth grew more and more confused. When he asked the people in his household, they all said they had only brought Asher to the manor as a servant because they pitied him as a child. As for his true origins, no one could say for sure.
「A month passed just like that.」 Asher had vanished without a trace, as if he had disappeared from the face of the earth, leaving Kenneth alone to let his imagination run wild.
Finally, one day, someone reported to him on Asher’s background. The result left him horrified. Kenneth was terrified by the fact that Asher was a descendant of the Brown Family. Legend had it that they could obtain anything they desired. ’So what is it that he desires?’
That day, while Asher was out, Kenneth went to his room. It was a place full of their happy memories together, but the Kenneth of today had absolutely no desire to linger there.
The room contained only a few trivial items and some gifts Kenneth had given him. Just as Kenneth was about to give up and leave, a book began to emit a yellow glow, its brilliance unusually dazzling. Kenneth opened the book but found no words. Instead, fragmented scenes appeared before his eyes. They were all their beautiful memories together, but without any dialogue. There was only Asher’s inner monologue.
’Today, he gave me a treasured sword. I’m so happy! I hope he can always be this happy, and that we can always be together!’
’Why do those people say such things about the Brown Family? We’re not that scary. They’re the bad guys. One day, I’ll prove it to them. You’re the only person in the world who believes in me.’
’I love seeing you smile. I’ll always be by your side to protect you. I won’t let you suffer the slightest harm!’
’I always thought I would be the only one by his side, but now there’s that detestable woman. I don’t want to share him with her. I’ll make her disappear. If the world tries to stop us, I’ll make the world disappear too.’
’Today, he actually scolded me because of that detestable woman. The way he looks at me has changed. It’s like he doesn’t need me anymore. I’m going to make him see that woman’s true face, and then he’ll come back to my side.’
Reading up to this point, Kenneth slammed the book, which was filled with resentment, shut. Terrified, he haphazardly shoved it back into place and fled the room like a madman. He locked himself in his own room, leaning against the door and gasping for breath. He had learned too much all at once and was struggling to accept it. ’How could the innocent child who grew up with me have turned into this?’
On this day, Kenneth was heading to Valoria to visit friends and relatives. Early that morning, he stood staring at himself in the mirror until a servant came to call for him. Only then did he snap out of it and get into the sedan chair. Asher followed behind, his face devoid of expression. Kenneth lifted the curtain several times, wanting to speak to Asher, but each time he stopped himself.
The procession entered a forest. The trees were lush and dense, blocking out the sunlight. The gloomy surroundings seemed to foreshadow that something was about to happen.
Sure enough, a group of masked men launched an ambush. Caught completely off guard, Kenneth’s men were no match for the attackers. Soon, Kenneth was taken captive.
A razor-sharp blade was pressed against Kenneth’s neck. The slightest movement would mean his death.
