Ryan Carter spent the whole time rehearsing countless ways in his mind to answer the domineering and cold words of the The Bennett Family family head, and thought up many vague phrases to cover up issues about his own identity.

In the end, Ryan Carter realized that the other party had never taken him seriously from start to finish.

He didn’t even look at him, let alone ask any questions.

This actually left Ryan Carter feeling a bit bitter. There had once been many experts who pointed at his nose and said, “This boy has an extraordinary face; he will surely be a dragon among men in the future.” How is it that after just a few years of wandering, he’s become so plain and transparent??

Chapter 8: The Degenerate Dragon

The The Bennett Family master and that matron left, and in the pearwood-decorated great hall, only Charlotte Bennett, Henry Sullivan, and Ryan Carter remained.

Henry Sullivan waited until the The Bennett Family master had been gone for a while before slowly getting up.

He took a few steps forward, walking toward Charlotte Bennett.

“Miss Yun Zi, I failed in my duties and let you suffer... Miss Yun Zi, you don’t need to care about what others think. After returning to the The Bennett Family, I will work even harder to become the backbone of the The Bennett Family. When that time comes, I will do everything I can to have your father betroth you to me. I... I, Henry Sullivan, am truly sincere toward you, Miss Yun Zi. I... I know it’s a bit abrupt and presumptuous to say this now, but I will prove it to you with my actions. Miss Yun Zi, please give me some time.” As Henry Sullivan spoke, he seemed a bit stammering and nervous.

Ryan Carter, standing to the side, gaped in astonishment.

Am I really that invisible?!

No matter how twisted Henry Sullivan’s mind might be, he seemed to be genuinely sincere toward Charlotte Bennett, and he had chosen the most appropriate moment to confess to her, earnestly showing that he was a man who truly didn’t care about Charlotte Bennett’s past.

Charlotte Bennett didn’t respond, and it was impossible to tell what she was feeling at that moment.

“Miss Yun Zi, you don’t need to answer right away. As long as you understand my loyalty and devotion, that’s enough. You must be tired, Miss Yun Zi. Ryan Carter, have the servants escort Miss back to rest. I’ll go to the family head to receive my orders.” Henry Sullivan said.

Henry Sullivan also understood that Charlotte Bennett hadn’t yet emerged from the shadows and needed time.

“All right, I wish you a bright future in advance, Mr. Luo.” Ryan Carter replied perfunctorily.

Henry Sullivan nodded in satisfaction, feeling that Ryan Carter was at least a sensible little brother.

Finally, with some reluctance, he tore his gaze away from Charlotte Bennett, then strode toward the family head’s imperial courtyard. From this moment on, he, Henry Sullivan, was truly embarking on the path to ascend the clouds!

Power, wealth, women—he would have them all!!

“Chilian, do you remember those people who used to bully us? Heh, they could never have imagined we’d return as a gilded fire dragon and a dragon herder!” With a smile on his face, Henry Sullivan couldn’t help but stroke the red agate ring on his finger.

The ring had a peculiar luster, and as it shimmered, the shadow of a dragon slowly emerged.

It was wise not to act rashly in Wutu!

He would only gain more, and in the end, Charlotte Bennett would still be his!

After what happened, there probably weren’t many people of noble status willing to marry her. In that case, as long as he performed outstandingly under the The Bennett Family master, it wasn’t impossible for the family head to marry Charlotte Bennett off to him!

One had to know that in the past, Henry Sullivan was just a lowly house guard in the The Bennett Family, his status as humble as could be!

Now, things were completely different!

……

Pearwood Great Hall

Ryan Carter walked to the main seat, picked up the scented handkerchief left by the matron, and handed it to Charlotte Bennett.

“You’re still bleeding. By the way, was that man just now your father?” Ryan Carter asked.

Charlotte Bennett didn’t wipe her wound. Instead, when Ryan Carter wasn’t looking, a single tear slowly slid down her face, leaving a trail on her cheek.

Charlotte Bennett herself hadn’t expected that after holding back for so long, she still couldn’t wait until everyone had left.

Why had she let down her guard so much in front of this man?

Off to the side, Ryan Carter didn’t know how to comfort her for a moment.

If she had burst into tears, it might have been easier, but she only shed a single tear—no pain, no sorrow—giving the impression of someone who had already borne it all with resilience.

Yet, this beauty’s resilience made one’s heart ache.

She was the victim, yet in people’s eyes, she had become the sinner. After finally returning home, all she received was such abuse.

It seemed that if blood ties could be severed, the The Bennett Family master would do so without hesitation.

Is this the place Charlotte Bennett traveled thousands of miles to return to?

“Let me help you back to rest. Don’t think too much about it.” Ryan Carter maintained his manners, supporting Charlotte Bennett as they walked out of the great hall.

“This way.”

“Oh.”

……

When they reached Charlotte Bennett’s courtyard, Ryan Carter was, as expected, shut out.

Ryan Carter could understand; after all, his comfort was of no use—he was the culprit.

In a world so strict about status, Ryan Carter wouldn’t be surprised if Charlotte Bennett killed him to vent her anger.

But now, where should he go?

He’d been inexplicably dragged off to Zulong City-State...

No identity, no land, no home, no money—was he supposed to beg on the streets again?

Wait, why did he say “again”?

He’d never begged before!!

Charlotte Bennett had never taken her anger out on him, but she probably didn’t want to see him anymore either.