Chapter 969 Treasure House

Meanwhile, Adrian had just left the western garden and made his way to his own house.

"Grandpa, is that you?"

As soon as Lucia saw Adrian, she hurried to him. "Grandpa, what should I do? I was humiliated yesterday! If word about it spreads out, no one will take me seriously in the future, even if I become the clan leader."

Adrian patted the back of her hand and comforted her, "Don't worry about it one bit. Winning and losing is part of a military routine. As a future leader, you won't be defined by a single defeat."

To Adrian, his granddaughter wasn't below Arthur.

Looking at them, Dorothy added, "Slow down, Lucia. Sit with your grandfather and discuss it calmly."

With a nod, Lucia finally let go of Adrian's arm and helped him as they sat down. "Grandpa, please, we need to find a way to fix this. Since Carla's arrival at Wang Village, I can't help thinking that Auntie Andrea is just lurking somewhere near and will be back soon!

If they're both here, will there be any place for us?"

At first, she thought Carla was weak. But after what happened the day before, she realized she was wrong. No wonder that woman dared to anger her.

"Lucia, look at how anxious you are. You've been way too spoiled, and now you get mad or upset at the slightest sign of trouble. Your grandmother hasn't recognized Carla and her mother in our family."

Dorothy shook her head, annoyed with Lucia's behavior. The girl had always gotten what she wanted and hardly ever had "no" for an answer. Now she was unable to properly handle pressure and defeat.

Adrian didn't have the heart to stand still while his granddaughter was criticized. He said, "Dorothy, please don't blame Lucia. It's reasonable that she's worried.

I've been with your mother for so many years that I've gotten to know her intimately. In her heart, she only recognizes Arthur as her true husband. Your third uncle and I are just tools in exchange for power and influence.

Although your mother is mad at them now, she still cares about Carla. It might seem like she's only allowed them to stay at Wang Village to regain her health for Arthur's sake, but I know she actually did it because she loves Carla,"

Adrian confessed with a long sigh.

He had only played chess with Arthur earlier

he turned around and left for Wang Village.

Meanwhile, at the top of Wang Village, Carla looked at each precious item at the Treasure House as if she had just walked into a museum of antiquities. The only difference that she could point out in Yu Sea City's unique treasures was that they were really well preserved, even after thousands of years.

"Grandpa, the things in this house must be incredibly valuable."

Every piece in the Treasure House was well preserved and intact. So different from those seen in museums, which were dragged out of the soil. These objects here seemed really worthwhile.

"Callie, our family is a very ancient one in Yu Sea City. Our ancestors go back for over a thousand years. They've left us with a large number of heirlooms."

Arthur smiled as he walked forward. "Come with me. I'll show you what's over there in that room."

Carla looked up at the shelves filled with antiques on both sides. She wanted to take one of them, but she resisted the temptation. If she became the leader of the family one day, every object in this house would belong to her.

"Grandpa, what's this?"

She was following him until he came to a sudden stop in front of a box made of rosewood. The object was delicately carved, looking both mysterious and solemn, while it was settled in the middle of the room.

Analyzing the pattern on it, she thought it looked familiar.

Arthur's features hardened.

"Callie, I have a question for you. Please, take your time to think before you answer."