Chapter 97 - 96: Sacrifice

Leo and Christina looked at each other for a brief moment with wide eyes. It was clear that either of them were not expecting to see each other once again so soon.

"What is going on?" Leo looked at Christina with a little frown before turning his head towards the Driver.

"It's the Old Master's order…" The driver spoke. He obviously had no further idea about the incident so it was probably useless asking the poor fellow about it.

Leo could only look at Christina for answers but the girl herself looked confused. She was in no better position than Leo.

"I was just asked by my father to get the car that had been taken to pick me up." She explained the situation to Leo while still looking a bit confused about it.

"Get inside first.." Leo moved a little to the side first and then asked Christina inside. It was after all not good to just let her stand there. Besides it seemed they would be travelling together.

What else could they possibly do in this situation?

The door of the car closed and the driver finally took off while the two passengers still had no idea what was about to come.

"So, your father didn't tell you anything else?" Leo suddenly asked, looking at Christina.

"He said it was a surprise and just asked me to board the car. He only sent me the number of the car." She forced a smile on her face as she flicked a screen from her smart link and it indeed had a number which belonged to this car.

"You have no idea about it as well?" It was Christina's turn to ask the question.

Leo obviously was about to shake his head saying that he totally had no idea about it as well, but a memory seemed to come out of nowhere and flash in front of his very eyes. It was something that happened today, it was very fresh within his mind after all.

He suddenly remembered Rebecca talking about something which was related to the Emperor trying to match him and Christina.

'Don't tell me..' Leo began to have a bad feeling about it. That surely was a possibility, but wasn't this a bit too exaggerated. Besides, it was still too early to decide, who knows it might be something else in the end.

Not to mention, he just couldn't say that to her. It seemed that Christina had no idea about any such news as well. He would only trouble her if he did say it, and in case it turned out to be a false alarm, he might embarrass himself.

"I don't think I have any idea about it as well.." In the end, he just forced a smile on his face, and shook his head.

"I see…" Christina nodded, and the little frown still remained on her face. She was wondering why her father would be doing something like this.

…

A while later….

The Car finally landed in the parking area of the Silver Mansion.

Leo got out of the car and so did Christina.

One of the servants was already present there to receive them this time.

"Welcome, Second Master and Miss.."

It was now confirmed that he was expecting Christina as well. There was no doubt that she was at the right place.

Christina and Leo exchanged glances, and their faces didn't look good. Leo seemed to have some idea, and it seemed Christina had begun to realize something as well.

When the two of them finally arrived inside the Mansion, Leo's face twitched as he looked at the people present inside.

Aiden's parents obviously were there, and sitting against them were another pair of couples which looked to be Christina's parents. Leo could tell as Christina shared some resemblance with them.

And then, there was the guy stuffing snacks into his mouth while sitting to the side of the two groups on the sofa all alone.

His face was familiar to Leo, and he sure wasn't forgetting him anytime soon.

He was the Emperor of Gloria, Ragen G. Lynchfield.

[Just look at this b*stard! From which angel does he look like an Emperor! I really wanna smash this b*stard's face-nya!] Aiden was immediately pissed at the mere sight of the man. Leo could even hear his teeth grinding in anger.

"Aiden!" Viona's voice sounded in the hall, and it broke Leo out of his daze as well. It seemed he was finally noticed.

The other people turned their heads to look at Leo and Christina as well.

"Come here , Christina." The man sitting opposite to Edgar smiled as he beckoned Christina. This man had slight blond hair, and blue eyes. There was definitely a strong presence around him.

He definitely was one of the highest ranking people in Gloria both in terms of power and authority. He was the Current Queen's Younger Brother. He also had a close relationship with the Emperor and was one of his advisors.

But, it seemed that the Emperor was advising him on some matters now. And, it definitely didn't seem like something good for Leo.

"You have come young man!" Regan looked at Leo with a smile, and beckoned him to his side.

Leo forced a smile on his face while Edgar gestured to him to go forward. He sure didn't know the truth.

[Tsk! My father can't see this evil man's scheme with loyalty blinding his eyes-nya! Aiden grumbled inwardly.

Leo could bet that no one would have expected Aiden to be actually capable of cursing the Emperor of Gloria. It sure would have been a sight to watch if it actually came to light though.

"Mom…Dad… what is going on?" Christina on the other side looked at her father in confusion, and then turned her head to look at Aiden's parents.

"You thought that you could hide it from us forever?" Christina's mom asked with a meaningful smile, her father seemed to have a similar expression on his face. It was at this moment that Christina's face turned dark.

She realized that she was doomed. She understood that it had to do with the matter that happened a month ago at her house.

"You too..it is not something that you should hide from your parents. The earlier it comes to light, the better it is…" Ragen smiled at Leo, and Leo could definitely hear some unspoken words which went '..the better it is for me you prick!'...

Obviously, he had no idea if it was just an illusion or the mystery of the world.

But, one thing was for sure now.

His fears had come true!

He was doomed now!

'I have to deny this! It was all a misunderstanding!' Leo was immediately in panic. But, he still maintained a neutral face outside.

[No wait! You can't do this! If you do, Rebecca would definitely find out that I was lying! It would make the situation worse-nya.]

Leo couldn't retort to that at all. It was just like a movie script when it came to Aiden's love life. So, if they followed the plot to continue and Leo actually cleared the misunderstanding here, he could definitely see Rebecca returning after igniting her passion once again with a determination to make Aiden forget about their different position.

That was something he would love to see. But, the story was definitely different when he was playing the main character's role and the real main character watched from the sidelines.

That was just messed up and a whole lot annoying. He definitely wouldn't want that. But, did that mean he was supposed to sacrifice himself for that? No matter which path he chose now, it would be a doom for him.

He now had to choose which was less painful in the long run.

'But, even if I agree here and lie. Do you think that Christina will follow up?' Leo asked with a frown.

[That..nya..]

Well, that sure was asking for the impossible. You had to be a bit realistic here.

"You two have been dating without our knowledge? It sure saddens me to see this. Why didn't you inform us? We have been family friends, we definitely would have supported you." Christina's mom said with a sad face as she looked at the two of them.

"Sigh! Kids these days! They don't listen to their parents at all. But, I think you should respect their choices." Ragen intervened as he picked up another piece of snack from the bowl.

"Is it true, Aiden? Do you like her?" Viona turned her head to look at Leo, and asked her with a smile

He could definitely see the excited gleam in her eyes. She was desperately waiting for him to give a nod to it.

[Say yes-nya]

[It is still fine if its one sided love-nya!]

Leo's face twitched. This guy was sure willing to send Leo through a path of fire as long as it could get him to his goals.

Everyone looked at him, and Leo felt sweat sliding down his forehead.

It was time for an answer.