Chapter 321 Mutual Testing
Angle Hotel - this was William's second visit here, and he had even reserved the VIP room 109.
William had set up a banquet, with the aim of testing Malcolm and observing if he had any malintent towards Sophia.
Apart from William, the private room also accommodated Sophia, Fiona, and Kylie, all of whom were aware that tonight's feast was out of the ordinary.
"William, how should I behave when Malcolm arrives?" Sophia nervously asked.
"Don't worry, just treat it as a regular meeting between the two of you and chat casually. We'll all be here to observe and ensure your safety.
"Since we have some time, let's catch up! And while you're at it, ask him about your parents and the Smith family," William comforted her.
"Alright, I'll try my best!" Sophia nodded, feeling a bit uneasy ever since she found out that Malcolm could have had something to do with the assassination attempt.
"Fiona, Kylie, just act natural, and don't let him sense anything suspicious," William turned to Fiona and Kylie to instruct.
"Got it! He won't notice any flaws," Kylie, having experienced similar situations before, naturally took it in stride.
After waiting for a while, Malcolm entered the private room with an elderly man by his side.
"You're all here!" Malcolm greeted with a smile as he walked in, followed by the old man.
William turned his head instinctively and saw that Malcolm was slightly chubby, styled with trendy hair, and dressed in branded clothes. His eyes carried a hint of indifference.
But it was the man beside him who caught William's attention. Wearing a gray suit, his face was covered in wrinkles and age spots. His eyes were lowered, hiding a sharpness, and his aura was as steady as a mountain.
At first glance, he seemed like an ordinary old man, but those knowledgeable would feel a deep fear towards him. This old man's strength was immeasurable.
"This old man is not simple, someone to be weary of." William alerted himself inwardly.
"Sophia, who is this person? Why is he sitting here too?" Malcolm quickly noticed William sitting next to Sophia, and his gaze swept him up and down, instantly judging him as someone poor, displaying contempt and disgust.
"He is William Brown, my bodyguard. He protected me from kidnapping and assassination attempts several times before, ensuring my safety," Sophia introduced with a smile.
"Oh? He's that capable?" Malcolm couldn't help but size up William again, while the old man sitting next to him involuntarily turned his head as well. To survive the relentless attacks from the Graham family and assassins and still keep Sophia safe, this person's strength should not be weak.
The old man thought to himself, but even if William was powerful, he couldn't compare to him no matter how strong he was. He was absolutely confident that he could defeat him with just one hand.
"Yes, William is indeed very capable," Sophia replied instinctively, her eyes filled with admiration.
"I didn't expect him to be so young and skilled!" Malcolm exclaimed, pouring a glass of wine for William as a gesture of respect.
William reciprocated the gesture, returning the respect, then asked, "By the way, why don't you introduce this gentleman by your side?" William had noticed him earlier.
The reserved old man definitely possessed formidable strength, so William naturally wanted to learn more about him.
"He is my Grandpa Taylor, the person in charge of protecting me, and also my life mentor!" Malcolm introduced simply.
"I see!" William nodded.
Soon, the group engaged in casual conversation. Rather than joining in, William indulged himself in eating and drinking at the dining table. He found himself getting hungry easily now and needed a satisfying meal to fill his stomach.
However, the effect was remarkable. After he ate to his heart's content, his energy growth during cultivation became fast. This made William even more determined to eat.
Meanwhile, Sophia, Fiona, and Kylie chatted and exchanged stories with Malcolm, mostly discussing the situation within the Canada family. In the middle of their conversation, Malcolm suddenly spoke to Sophia.
"Sophia, your parents miss you greatly and worry about you enduring hardships outside, especially your mother. I heard someone wants to kidnap you, and she's been living in fear and crying every day. How about returning to Canada with me in a few days?"
"I still have a bunch of things to handle here! Once I'm done, I will return to Canada. Please inform my parents for me!" If it wasn't for William's reminder earlier, Sophia might have actually gone back with Malcolm. Her mother had been urging her to come back to Canada, fearing for her safety outside.
"What could be more important than visiting your parents? Moreover, it's dangerous outside, with people attempting to assassinate you everywhere. Staying at home would be safer." Malcolm persistently tried to persuade her, unwilling to give up.
"It's alright. I have William to protect me here. I don't think anything will happen." Sophia once again declined. Even if she wanted to go back to Canada, she would choose to be protected by William instead of going with Malcolm.
Malcolm seemed a bit impatient. He glanced at William, who was eating, and was slightly surprised. Had he never seen such delicious dishes at a grand hotel before? In an instant, he looked down on William and pointed at him to continue persuading Sophia.
"Sophia, someone like him can only protect you temporarily, not for a lifetime. You better come back with me!"
Sophia turned her head around and finally noticed that William had been eating passionately today. He had nearly finished off an entire table of delectable dishes. Her face was filled with astonishment, and Fiona and Kylie also had their mouths wide open, displaying shock.
"Waiter, please bring another round of the same dishes." Seeing that the dishes on the table were almost all finished, William beckoned the waiter over and asked her to continue serving.
At this sight, Malcolm's eye twitched. This poor man had no manners at all, completely lacking in decorum.
Sophia, too, was surprised by William's enormous appetite that day, but she still responded cautiously.
"Usually, masters have big appetites. After all, eating more gives them more strength."
"Sophia, are you really not coming back with me?" Malcolm's tone suddenly became forceful, and he was starting to feel impatient. With Grandpa Taylor here today, he was determined to take Sophia away.
"Why do you have to take me with you?" Sophia also spoke seriously. From Malcolm's strong words just now, she could vaguely sense that he really intended to kidnap her.
"I'm only doing it for your own good, you know?" Malcolm stood up and tried to grab Sophia, but he was stopped by the old man beside him. With a look, the old man signaled to calm down before turning to Sophia.
"Sophia, the young master is only concerned about your safety. Don't think too much of it."
Then, he picked up a glass of wine and glanced at William, who was still drinking heavily. After a moment of hesitation, he said to William,
"You've had so much to eat; you must be thirsty. Have some wine!"
With that, the old man pushed the wine glass towards William, using a subtle three-point force, intending to test William's strength in order to plan their next move.
The glass flew towards William at an extremely fast speed, without spilling a single drop of wine. It clearly demonstrated his strength.
William glanced at it and slapped the glass back with three points of force, also wanting to test the old man's strength.
"I'm not thirsty, you can drink it yourself!" The glass returned to its original path, also without spilling a drop of wine. There was even a faint sound of breaking air in the atmosphere as it shot straight towards the old man.
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