Chapter 970 Always Ready

Arthur wasn't smiling, so Carla assumed that her grandfather was being serious this time.

"Go ahead,"

Arthur stood in front of the box with his hands behind his back. "Callie, do you understand the path that is in front of you now?" he asked after a moment of silence.

Carla slowly looked down and remained silent.

"The future of the Yu Clan depends on you now," Arthur continued. He looked around him and slightly glanced at the sky as he spoke.

"Once you take on this responsibility, you will no longer live for yourself or as merely another daughter-in-law of the An family. You will never be just another ordinary woman ever again. The future of this clan and of Yu Sea City shall rest on your shoulders.

Do you understand this, Callie?"

Arthur spoke slowly to stress the importance of what he was saying. He then turned slowly towards her to see if she truly understood the gravity of his words.

Arthur's words overwhelmed Carla that her heart started to pound faster. "Grandpa, can I just be the heir of the family and not of the clan? I don't want to be the heir of the clan."

Her main purpose was to find her grandparents and reunite with them. She never planned to be the heir of the Yu Clan.

"Callie, be serious. Being the heir of the family means being the heir of the clan as well. You become responsible for both at the same time. There is no way to separate the two,"

Arthur explained patiently with a slight smile on his face. He broke into a mild laughter after he finished speaking. Her question felt refreshing and amusing to him at the same time.

"But Grandma hasn't even accepted me yet. Don't you think it might be too early to talk about this?"

Carla asked with an embarrassed smile. What Arthur said suddenly made her feel an unseen weight that slowly pressed down on her.

"She will accept you soon enough. I understand how your grandmother feels. There hasn't been a new matriarch in Yu Sea City in a long time. It would be pointless for her not to accept you and your mother." Arthur explained patiently with a sigh, "Callie, please promise me this. Be sincere and strong for the trials ahead. It will be a tough road ahead for you."

"Is that going to be enough? Grandfather, I'm afraid that I might not be good enough. I was not raised in Yu Sea City. And some things can't be learned overnight..."

Carla voiced her concerns. Her words gave Arthur a glimpse of the fears that she had inside her. Everything was overwhelming for her and he understood.

"Callie, always remember that as long as you put your mind to it, you can achieve anything. I have arranged everything for you. Grandpa loves you. Carrie, Steven, and many others are always here to help you,"

Arthur pointed out to her in a gentle tone as he held her shoulders tightly to comfort her. He spoke slowly to help her take everything in and not overwhelm her even further.

"So now, tell Grandpa," Arthur said as he held her shoulders firmly with his hands. He then bent down until hi

ou enjoyed listening to me play when we were younger. And I wanted to surprise you by playing it again for you on your birthday party!"

Arthur replied with a playful smile. He never let go of her hands as he spoke.

"You just can't admit that you're aging, can you? I haven't heard you play in a very long time! Would you like to play a song for me right now, dear?" Eleanor replied as she and Arthur stepped forward. Arthur supported her as they walked slowly. She never liked it when others helped her walk, except for Arthur.

Whenever she was with him, she would always rely on him and wouldn't mind showing him her weak and vulnerable side.

"But Eleanor..."

Adrian started to say something but stopped when he noticed that Eleanor was not paying attention to him anymore. He walked deeper into the chamber to look for Carla, but to his disappointment, Carla was nowhere to be found inside the chamber.

Ultimately, he had to admit defeat and left.

After they all have left, a large inconspicuous box in a corner opened quietly.

Carla stepped out of the box and then sighed in relief. She closed the box then dusted herself carefully.

She silently walked towards the door of the treasure chamber and then stopped just as she was about to reach it. She turned and curiously looked at the purple sandalwood box that her grandfather showed her earlier.

She hesitated for a while then walked towards it. Her pace was quiet but determined. She thought that her grandfather would not have taken the great risk of taking her there for no reason. Unfortunately, they were interrupted before he could explain everything to her.

Meanwhile, Eleanor and Arthur returned to the Phoenix Palace directly from the treasure chamber.

As soon as the large doors were closed behind them and they were alone once more, Eleanor shook off Arthur's hands.

She went straight to her soft chair and sat on it comfortably. Her face became colder than it was before.

"Arthur, what are you trying to do?"