NovelEnglishAs Arnold brooded in silence, Raines cut through the quiet once again, "You've always been a stand-up guy, fond of fair play and never one to skulk in the shadows. But your adversary doesn't play by the srules, which is why he's got the upper hand." Arnold's gaze grew darker, as if the chill of the night had seeped into his soul.
If only he had been more assertive back in Goldstone, Aurelia would have been his wife by now, with no room for Leopold to make a comeback.
But he respected Aurelia and didn't want to go against her wishes.
Leopold, no doubt, didn't share his scruples and had probably coerced Aurelia more times than he could count.
His love for Aurelia could never match his own.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe was the one who truly loved and respected her the most in the world.
Leopold only knew how to use force to make her submit, which was why Aurelia always said he was domineering with a temper.
"I gotta say, Raines, I'm surprised you've kept so up-to-date with Elysium's affairs, living abroad and all," Arnold mused.
Raines gave a wry smile, "Due to the Internet, | catch up in shigh-society forums. Amongst us, Leopold might be the youngest.
But as the legitimate heir, he's always been one step ahead. Whatever or whoever he sets his sights on, he wouldn't dream of yielding to his older brothers. Even if the person in question doesn't fancy him, he'd take what he wants by force. Our eldest and | tend to step aside and avoid conflict, but you, Arnold, you've got the guts to compete with him." Arnold snorted with a hint of laughter. He was an adventurer, naturally fearless. There was no place on earth he wouldn't venture to and no person he wouldn't dare challenge.
He had been played by his mother. Otherwise, Leopold wouldn't stand a chance against him.
"I'm not afraid of heaven or hell, so why would | fear my brother?" Raines patted him on the shoulder, "In this world, everything can be let go except for love. Losing the one you cherish is unbearable. You need to pull yourself together and stop torturing yourself." Arnold took a swig of water, "I'm fine, Raines, really. No worries." He wouldn't give up on Aurelia and was determined to win her back.
On Friday, after clocking out, Aurelia took Beverley and Lisa to her Rose Manor.
Lisa wanted Beverley to read her fortune with tarot cards.
Aurelia dimmed the lights and lit scandles to create a mysterious ambiance.
Then, cradling Nova, she sat to the side, amusing her with a small toy.
The little girl giggled incessantly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBeverley shuffled, cut the deck, and laid out a special spread tailored for love and marriage, at Lisa's request.
Lisa flipped the first card.
The Wheel of Fortune, upright.
"Lisa, this card isn't half bad.
Though the Wheel of Fortune has brought you to the lowest point in your life, the setbacks in love nearly breaking you, you haven't given up but still fight. Thorns lie ahead, but if you persist, a clear path awaits. You'll find that all the seemingly pointless effort will fuel your journey forward and will pay off." The words brought a faint joy back to Lisa's pale face.
The second card was The Tower, upright.
Beverley said, "In matters of love, sudden changes have plunged you into deep sorrow. Embracing change can help you or both of you move past difficulties and lead to a better journey ahead." The third card was The Star, upright.
"You're an optimist, holding onto a confident and hopeful perspective even if the feelings aren't mutual. You believe you can be proactive and win him over, being each other's destiny."
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