Chapter 2832: Radiant Son

Isabella was both overjoyed and embarrassed to see Zu An. Her earlier impatience melted away like a blossoming flower. She quickly addressed the people around her before raising her skirt and joyously skipping over to Zu An’s side.

Chu Chuyan breathed a sigh of relief. She had been worried about Isabella’s attitude. Zu An would have been put in a bad position if she were more inclined toward the Holy Knight Order.

She suddenly froze up.

Why am I helping Zu An get together with other women? Am I into cuckolding myself, just as Manman told me?

A shiver ran down her spine. She quickly shook off those miscellaneous thoughts.

Isabella was the brightest pearl in the Universal Conglomerate, commanding the center of attention no matter where she stood. Her presence drew gazes to Zu An and Chu Chuyan, and the spectators were awed by what they saw.

It was a dashing man and a beautiful woman—they were truly a perfect couple.

The crowd whispered among themselves, discussing the couple’s background. The more well-informed ones divulged the news they'd heard about Isabella and Zu An a while back. Some glanced at the golden-eyed man with an amused look.

The golden-haired man’s smile stiffened. Isabella’s earnest joy when approaching Zu An contrasted starkly with her disinterest when talking to him earlier, and that sparked anger in his heart.

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Zu An looked at the young man on the platform.

Is he already provoked by this?

In the meantime, Isabella went up to him and sweetly called out, “Big brother Zu!”

She turned to Chu Chuyan and greeted her as well, “Big sister Chu.”

“Nice to meet you, little sister Bella.” Chu Chuyan was reminded of the hologram incident and felt incredibly uncomfortable. If there was a hole in the ground, she might have dove into it there and then, but she didn’t want to make an embarrassment out of herself in public, either.

Isabella also recalled the incident, and her face reddened in embarrassment. An awkward silence settled between them as they struggled to continue the conversation.

Zu An quickly interjected, “Little sister Bella, I hope you won’t blame me for coming uninvited.”

Isabella anxiously replied, “Of course not! I would have already visited you if not for my father stopping me. Big brother Zu, I hope you aren’t offended. My father has his difficulties as well...”

Before she could finish her sentence, the golden-haired man walked over with his entourage. “Bella, aren’t you going to introduce your friends?”

Isabella frowned. “Adrian, please address me by my full name. Only my family members and elders can address me by that nickname.”

The corners of Chu Chuyan’s lips curled up.

This lass has double standards. She didn’t show the slightest impatience when we called her by that nickname. She must truly fancy Zu An.

Adrian looked uncomfortable. Being snubbed in public pricked his ego, though he quickly shrugged it off to Isabella throwing princess tantrums. It wasn’t to the extent where he would lose himself in public. He performed a knight’s bow and said, “Miss Isabella, please pardon me for my discourtesy.”

The spectators nodded.

As expected of the Holy Knight Order’s Radiant Son. His personality is flawless.

Only then did Isabella explain, “This is my good friend, big brother Zu. This is big sister Chu. This young man over here is a vice captain of the Holy Knight Order, Radiant Son Adrian.”

Adrian’s eyelids twitched. While Isabella had introduced him properly, her words clearly put distance between them. So, he turned to Zu An and asked, “May I know which galaxy Mister Zu is from? Which clan are you from?”

Zu An replied with a smile, “I am from a remote planet. My clan is nothing noteworthy.”

Adrian consoled him, “Please do not be dismayed, Mister Zu. Those gathered in the Fortune Palace are renowned figures in the Myriad Worlds. With their help, I’m sure you and your clan can prosper.”

Isabella’s face darkened. Adrian’s words appeared kind on the surface, but he was implying that Zu An had come to the Fortune Palace in search of a golden goose, as if he had an ulterior motive.

Zu An shrugged it off with a smile. “With little sister Bella here, I wouldn’t need to find anyone else.”

Isabella’s face reddened.

Big brother Zu is terrible! He’s obviously saying that in public to provoke Adrian.

Unsurprisingly, Adrian’s dashing face twisted out of jealousy, especially when he noticed that Isabella didn’t refute those words but instead reacted shyly.

She had corrected him when he addressed her by her nickname, yet she reacted coyly when this fellow was implying an even more intimate relationship than that.

This is preposterous!

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Adrian decided not to tolerate it anymore. He glanced at Chu Chuyan, and despite having met his fair share of beauties, he still found himself enchanted by her. Looking at a beauty dispelled his anger by a fair bit.

“Are you Mister Zu’s little sister?”

Chu Chuyan hesitated. She didn’t think it was appropriate to reveal their relationship publicly and was about to nod when Zu An grabbed her hand and said, “No, she’s my wife.”

Those words sparked a commotion.

Those qualified to attend this banquet were powerhouses with powerful information networks. They might not have known at the start, but by now, their subordinates had already submitted a comprehensive report about Zu An to them.

They knew that Zu An had won Isabella’s heart. Who could have imagined that he would bring his wife with him to the Fortune Palace to ask for Isabella’s hand in marriage? Was he asking the esteemed Isabella to be a concubine?

Isabella lowered her head gloomily.

She looked so pitiful that it sparked Adrian’s desire to protect her. He felt that it was time to make a move.

“I believe I have heard about you. If I’m not mistaken, you are here to ask Mister Aragorn for Isabella’s hand in marriage. Don’t you think it’s inappropriate for you to bring your wife to the Fortune Palace for that? You’re being offensive to both Isabella and the Fortune Palace.”

Adrian felt gleeful at having played his hand well. He had cornered Zu An in a single move.

Zu An looked at the triumphant Adrian and calmly remarked, “You asked about me despite already knowing my identity. Don’t you think that’s rather hypocritical?”

Adrian’s expression stiffened up. He noticed the amused looks from the surroundings and understood that his behavior was indeed unbefitting of a knight. But that wasn't important right now.

“Don’t change the topic. You’re insulting the Fortune Palace by bringing your wife along when asking for Isabella’s hand in marriage. The other elders are not saying anything because you’re a guest, so I’ll speak on Isabella’s behalf instead. Please leave this palace right now.”

Isabella was startled. She was about to stop him when Zu An suddenly splashed the wine in the glass he was holding in Adrian’s face.

“Who do you think you are?”

The entire hall fell unnervingly silent.

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