Chapter 160 Meeting Leonard
In the lobby of the Golden Crown Hotel, Billy had been searching for Victoria all morning. Since she wasn't picking up her phone, he decided to wait there.
Alexander was holding Victoria's hand as they walked in when they heard Billy shout, "Victoria, I finally found you."
They turned and saw Billy jogging towards them.
Before he could reach Victoria, Brian and Dylan stepped in to block him.
Billy stopped, looking confused.
In Country M, everyone knew him, and no one had ever dared to stop him.
Victoria spoke up, "It's okay. Let him through."
Dylan and Brian lowered their hands.
"What are you doing here?" Victoria asked.
Billy then noticed the handsome Alexander holding Victoria's hand. What was going on? Did Victoria have a boyfriend?
A flood of questions filled his mind, and for a moment, he forgot why he was there.
Billy, standing nearly 6 feet tall, was a typical handsome guy with distinct features and a slightly goofy smile. At twenty-one, he looked very sunny.
After a few seconds, he said, "My grandpa wants to see you."
There was a hint of grievance in his tone because his grandpa had ordered him to bring Victoria, or he couldn't come home.
Victoria was silent. She had been so careful to avoid his subordinates, yet his grandpa still knew she was here?
Seeing her darkened expression, Billy panicked and quickly explained, "I swear, I didn't tell anyone you came to Country M."
Dylan and the others were confused. Victoria knew people in Country M? And Billy, looking quite handsome in a blue hoodie and white cargo pants, seemed to come from an extraordinary family.
Alexander, however, didn't have a good impression of Billy.
As soon as Billy finished speaking, he felt a chill run down his spine.
Victoria hesitated, sighed, and turned to Alexander. "I need to go out for a bit. Will you wait for me at the hotel, or..."
Before she could finish, Alexander said, "I'll go with you."
At the Turner Villa, Billy had already informed his grandpa on the way back, so someone was waiting for them when they arrived.
As soon as Victoria got out of the car, she heard a gentle male voice behind her. "Victoria, long time no see."
She turned and saw Alan Turner, just a few steps away, with a warm, sunny smile.
Seeing him, she smiled and said, "Indeed, long time no see, Alan."
Still sitting in the car, Alexander glanced at Victoria standing by the car door, not missing the smile on her face. She was already beautiful, and her smile made her even more so.
But she was smiling at Alan, which made Alexander's eyes darken as he got out of the car.
Alan had only taken a few steps when he saw Alexander, dressed in a black suit, get out of the car and gently wrap his arm around Victoria's waist.
He paused, staring at Alexander's hand on Victoria's waist, then slowly moved his gaze to Alexander's face.
Dressed in a perfectly tailored suit, Alexander exuded an aristocratic vibe. He was extremely handsome, with each feature perfectly sculpted, giving him a flawless look. However, his cold, stern face made him seem unapproachable.
Alan, being a researcher, usually dressed casually. Khaki pants, a white shirt, and white shoes gave him a clean and steady look, while Alexander's style was more mature and commanding. Their styles were different but oddly complementary.
Billy, getting out of the car, felt a bit awkward. He knew Alan liked Victoria. Back when she was nineteen, Alan thought she was too young and never confessed his feelings. He had been secretly in love with her for six years.
After a few seconds of silence, Alan spoke first, "Victoria, who is this?"
He still had a smile on his face.
Victoria didn't hide anything and introduced, "Alan, this is my husband, Alexander."
Then she introduced Alan to Alexander, "This is my friend, Alan Turner. He's Leonard Turner's grandson."
Alexander noticed Alan's face darken, catching the surprise and regret in his eyes. It was clear Alan had special feelings for Victoria. Sometimes, a man's intuition is more accurate than a woman's.
Alexander greeted, "Mr. Turner, I've heard a lot about you. My wife often praises you as a rare genius in the research field."
Victoria looked puzzled. When had she often mentioned him? Hadn't she just brought him up briefly in the car? She wondered if Alexander was jealous.
Alan's hand in his pocket clenched unconsciously. Facing Alexander's challenging gaze, he relaxed again. His ingrained manners wouldn't allow him to argue too much.
He said, "It's rare for Victoria to still think of me. When it comes to geniuses in the research field, I can't compare to her."
The competition between men is often silent.
In the living room of the Turner Villa, Leonard had been staring at Alexander since he walked in and introduced himself. Leonard squinted slightly and asked, "Kid, what is Nathan to you?"
This was probably the first time Alexander had been called "kid." The head of the Howard family, the head of Vertex Holdings Group, the behind-the-scenes boss of Underworld Specter—each of these identities was fearsome and prestigious. At this moment, he lowered his stance, restraining his powerful aura, just because the person in front of him was Victoria's mentor.
"He is my grandfather," Alexander answered.
Victoria was a bit surprised. Except for her, he had never restrained his powerful aura in front of anyone, not even at the Howard Villa.
Leonard was indeed a bit surprised. He hadn't expected Victoria to become the wife of Nathan's grandson. Nathan was really lucky. Every person he had his eye on eventually became part of the Howard family. Alexander's grandmother, Alexander's mother, and now his student had all become part of the Howard family.
Leonard laughed coldly and said, "It seems the Turner family can never win against the Howard family."
The younger generation present was completely confused.
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