Chapter 159 Lily Must Have Mistaken the Identity
“What are you talking about?”
Lily’s words left Veronica wide–eyed and stunned.
Leones himself felt the disorienting buzz of confusion.
He thought, “I don’t even know who this girl is.”
Lily Wellington?
He gave her a quick once–over, finding zero recollection of her in his mind.
But she knew his last name and seemed familiar with him.
Still, her willingness to defend him at this moment improved Leones‘ impression of her.
“Under your protection?
“You even know the guy?”
Veronica couldn’t wrap her head around it.
Leones was fresh out of jail, not even a week. Lily? She had been cocooned in the Alryne main camp with her father for ages.
No way their lives had intersected.
“It’s none of your business.” Lily fired back, defiant as ever. “I don’t like you flexing on people. Got an issue with that?”
Veronica erupted. “Lily, what’s your game? Still bitter about our last showdown and out for revenge?”
Their previous encounter had been anything but friendly, rooted in a contentious race for the Commander position of Sherland Guardians.
Felix, Lily’s father, had wanted her to go
for it.
Instead, she lost to Veronica in the combat trials. Lily saw Veronica, a girl the same as herself, clinching the role and became the first female Commander ever.
Lily was steamed. If it weren’t for Veronica, she’d be the Commander calling the shots in Sherland Guardians.
Female leaders were already rare in the military.
If Veronica had been a man, Lily would be convinced. Thinking Veronica was a girl, she couldn’t suffer defeat gracefully.
Back in Alryne, she doubled down on her training.
Now, seeing Veronica strut around as Commander of Sherland Guardians just poured gasoline on Lily’s smoldering resentment.
What’s more, today Lily saw that Veronica surrounding Leones, needlessly making his life hard. Old grudges met new, propelling Lily to step in and shield Leones.
“Get this straight!
“I couldn’t care less about your drama.
“But today, Mr. Bloom… He’s untouchable. The Wellington family are on it!
“And let me tell you, even if my father were here, he’d never let you touch him!”
Chapter 159 Lily Must Have Mistaken the Identity
The mention of Felix made Veronica inhale sharply.
“Mr. Wellington’s here too?”
Though she clashed with Lily, Veronica held Felix in high regard.
After all, her own god–father and Felix were war legends and old pals. “Correct,” Lily said, “My father’s over at Imperial Hospital.
“And if you don’t back off, I’m dialing him
Lily whipped out her phone, poised to dial.
up, now!”
Veronica’s brow furrowed. She was still mired in confusion and doubt.
Why in the world would the Wellington family associate with Leones, fresh out of the clink? Even Veronica caught the bewildered look in Leones‘ eyes.
No doubt about it. They were strangers to each other.
“Are you releasing him or not?” Lily demanded, “If not, I’ll phone my father!”
Veronica hesitated, then relented. “Alright, I’ll cut Mr. Wellington some slack today.”
“Move along,” she warned Leones, glaring at him, “Remember, in Sherland, you can run, but you can’t hide. Step out of line, and you’re going right back behind bars.”
Seizing the moment, Lily flashed Leones a grin. “You mentioned you’re in a hurry, right? Off you go!
“If you hit any snags, use the name of the Wellington family of Alryne. Trust me, it carries weight in Vericano.”
Leones responded with a faint smile.
Although puzzled as to why this woman stood up for him, he wasn’t about to question good
fortune.
“Thank you, Ms. Wellington. I have urgent business. We’ll talk later.”
Leones then swiftly departed.
As Veronica watched him leave, a swirl of confusion and resignation washed over her.
There was a fleeting sense of familiarity about that silhouette.
How could that even be possible!?
Veronica quickly shook off the absurd notion.
Beyond sharing a last name, Leones and Kenton had no connection.
Moreover, she had met Kenton the previous night.
The person she met was exceptional in martial arts and medicine, a true standout.
How could he be related to a just–released ex–convict?
Veronica was jolted back to reality by Lily’s voice. “Veronica, I don’t care what issues you have with Mr. Bloom, but he’s done favors for the Wellington family. You will not harass him any further.”
With that, Lily pivoted and walked away.
Questions darted through Veronica’s mind. She thought, “Is Mr. Wellington injured and at Imperial Hospital?
Why does Lily think Leones owes the Wellington family?
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What ties Leones to the Wellington family, anyway?”
These thoughts raced through Veronica’s mind, connecting the dots in a sudden realization.
“Could it be that someone in the Wellington family got injured, sought medical help in Sherland, and was saved by Kenton?
That means Mr. Bloom is actually Kenton! And Lily, being the naive girl she is, confused Leones with him!”
After all, even Veronica had momentarily confused the two figures from behind. It wouldn’t be surprising if Lily, who had recently arrived in Sherland, made the same mistake.
Veronica nodded, finding this explanation credible.
Lily must have mistaken the identity.
She then thought, “Leones, consider yourself lucky today.
But your luck won’t last forever!”
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