CHAPTER 475: CHAPTER 471: PROLONGED HAPPINESS COMES AT A PRICE (4)

Nathan Land’s gaze did not linger on her, he simply turned his head toward Luke Land.

"How much longer until Asher returns to headquarters?"

"If he heads over straight from the United States after receiving the news, it will take at least ten hours. If there are no incidents, he should be back by tomorrow morning," Luke Land said truthfully.

"Let everything wait until Asher returns," Nathan Land said as he walked out of the hall.

Leaving everyone in the hall exchanging puzzled glances.

No outburst? No violent punishment?

Luke Land stared at Sophie Smith repeatedly, wondering what kind of luck she had?

Irene Morton stood there, also with an unconvinced expression.

"Let’s go, why are you still standing there? I’ll take you to rest." Luke Land came over, grabbed her hand, and was ready to walk outside, but Sophie Smith resisted silently.

Luke Land saw her resistance, and couldn’t help but frown.

"You are my third brother’s woman; I dare not touch you. I’m just taking you to find a room to rest, not to sleep with you, don’t misunderstand." He meant well, was she truly not appreciative?

"Luke, mind your words, don’t let this young lady misunderstand,"

A gentle voice reached her ears. She turned toward the direction of the voice to see a clean-cut young man sitting in a wheelchair, looking at her with friendly eyes.

"Big brother, I’ve been quite careful with my words," Luke Land sighed helplessly, "Are you going to sleep or not? If not, you might as well stand here all night. If my third brother returns, don’t say I mistreated you."

Sophie Smith lightly shook off Luke Land’s hand and then looked up.

"Thank you."

Luke Land snorted and walked towards the exit of the hall, Sophie Smith following closely behind him.

By the time they arrived at the Land family’s old residence, it was already quite late; the old residence was brightly lit all around. She remained silent all the way, absent-minded, not even lifting her head.

Suddenly, Luke Land stopped, causing Sophie Smith to bump into him.

"Sorry..."

"Watch where you’re going, and remember the route; no one will be leading you all the time."

Indeed, the Land Family’s old residence was so large that perhaps tomorrow, she wouldn’t remember how to reach the hall.

"Really, how could my third brother fancy such a silly woman as you?" Luke Land shook his head and still managed to grumble.

Actually, Luke Land’s nature wasn’t bad; he was just used to speaking in this manner. Sophie Smith was still grateful that he brought her here.

Luke Land continued leading her to the house in the East Garden.

She walked into the master bedroom, noticing its black-and-white decor, with every item seemingly framed, orderly arranged, and the entire room unmistakably exuded a rigorous, steady atmosphere.

"This is my third brother’s room. Letting you sleep in his room should be appropriate."

Luke Land seemed to be talking to himself. After all, Asher Land rarely stayed at the old residence; his room was cleaned daily but never occupied, and he didn’t like others entering his room. This time he brought his woman back here, letting her sleep in his bed, should be fine, right?

Luke Land then called over a servant, instructing her that if there was anything, she could be directly ordered to do it.

"Is there anything else? If not, I need to go to sleep."

"I have nothing else."

Seeing her say she had nothing else, Luke Land was ready to walk out, but after taking a few steps, he returned.