CHAPTER 473: CHAPTER 469: PROLONGED HAPPINESS COMES AT A PRICE (2)

"I should go now. If I dawdle any longer, my third brother might already be back from the United States."

Wouldn’t that mean all his efforts would be in vain?

Sophie Smith clung tightly to Luke Land’s sleeve, her beautiful eyes staring straight at him, a hint of pleading in her gaze.

Luke Land shook his head in frustration. Damn it, no wonder Asher Land was captivated. When this woman looks at you like that, no man can resist...

"Second Young Master, is there anything that can’t wait until the Young Master returns?" Nanny Garcia, standing nearby, was also anxious.

"And what could I say when he returns? I might as well go prepare to meet the old man. He’s your young master, but I’m also your young master. Are you willing to let the old man torment me?" Luke Land sighed dramatically. "These days, living is really not easy."

Sophie Smith knew that this time there was no escape.

Just the thought of Asher Land’s sinister and frightening father sent a chill down her spine for no reason.

"Take me with you, please?"

Luke Land suspiciously sized up the petite figure before him. She wanted to go with him back to headquarters?

"I advise you to stay here. The old man only wants my third brother and your son to return this time. There’s no plan to punish you." If she went with him, she’d be jumping into the fire pit herself, wouldn’t she?

She let out a light laugh. No plan to punish her?

Then how does he intend to punish Asher Land and Alexander?

"Take me."

This time, it was not a question but a statement.

"Miss Smith, please, don’t be like this. If the Young Master can handle things properly once he gets there, then it’s better you don’t go to avoid becoming a burden..." Nanny Garcia said timidly from the side.

"Yes, Nanny Garcia is right. You should stay peacefully at home."

"I don’t want to be separated from my son or the man I love, so even if I go and face any punishment, I’m not afraid."

Now, she only had Asher Land and Alexander left. If they both left her, then what meaning would her life have?

Upon hearing her words, Luke Land’s previously carefree demeanor shifted slightly, becoming more serious and solemn.

Although he wasn’t familiar with Sophie Smith, having encountered countless women, she seemed to possess a unique aura. Her stubbornness might be one of the most distinctive things about her.

He said nothing more, turned, and walked out the door, with Sophie quietly following behind him.

This time, Luke Land had brought many people with him. Over ten cars were parked in the villa’s courtyard, a formidable display; this time, taking Alexander was a certainty.

Sophie Smith had no idea which car Alexander was in. She was about to search them one by one but was stopped by Luke Land.

Luke Land pulled her into a car, but Alexander wasn’t inside.

"I want to be with Alexander."

"Taking you back is already my biggest concession, so behave," Luke Land said irritably.

Luke Land directly ordered the driver to start the car, ignoring Sophie’s resistance.

Sophie leaned her head against the window, closed her eyes, and there was a faint trace of exhaustion on her face.

Luke Land glanced at her face, unable to resist frowning.

It seemed she was in for some suffering.

The transitions between happiness and sorrow really come too quickly; one moment like sunlight, the next like cold snow. Yesterday, she seemed to be in a season of bright sunshine, but in the blink of an eye, she had fallen into an icy cold cell.