DRAMA NOVEL ONLINE Chapter 481-490
Chapter 481
Andrius was slightly startled and looked at who it was.
Oh.
This old man was an acquaintance, Luke Wilkins!
He was the most famous pianist in Florence, the very same Mr. Wilkins that Halle and Luna mentioned.
Back then, when Andrius was studying martial arts with Old Hagstorm in Tiger Hill, Luke had come with hopes of making Old Hagstorm his master. He knelt at the foot of the hill for two days and two nights until he could not bear it anymore and passed out.
However, Old Hagstorm said he had limited aptitude and refused to accept Luke as a disciple. Luke was instantly devastated.
At that time, Andrius had not come down from the mountain and seen the bloodshed and cruelty of the battlefield yet. He saw no reason to be ruthless, so he sympathized.
Since Luke was so pitiful, Andrius taught him some music theory and related techniques that he had learned from Old Hagstorm.
To Andrius‘ surprise, Luke caught on like a duck to water and made great progress in music. He was also amazed by Andrius‘ talent. Although Andrius never acknowledged him as a student, Luke always treated Andrius like his master.
Unexpectedly, after so many years, Luke became the most famous pianist in Florence, and they met here again.
“Master Wolf King.” Luke was instantly surprised and excited. He immediately bowed deeply to Andrius and said, “I didn’t expect to meet you here…”
“Hey, get up first.”
Andrius was exasperated and supported Luke up. He only helped Luke earlier because he was moved for a moment.
This scene caused the two bodyguards to be dumbfounded.
What the hell was going on?
Luke Wilkins, the most renowned pianist in Florence and a pianist who was famous on the world stage, called this young man his master?
No, he said, ‘Master Wolf King‘.
Wolf King?
Holy crap!
The both of them instantly sweated buckets, and their legs could not stop trembling. They were obviously in extreme panic.
“W–Wolf… Wolf King…” They stammered, “We’re sorry for our impulsive behavior…”
“Forget it.” Andrius was not interested in pursuing it and waved his hand, saying, “Don’t be
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so hot–headed in the future. Handle things calmly and deal with people with virtue.”
“Yes, yes, yes!”
“We’ll remember the teachings of the Wolf King!”
They nodded hastily like chicks pecking at grains.
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Luke invited warmly, “Master, since we’ve run into each other, why don’t you come with me backstage and give me a few pointers on my piano skills?”
Well…
Andrius had nothing else to do, so he agreed.
“Sure, but let’s make things clear. Don’t call me Master or Wolf King. Just call me Mr. Moonshade.”
Luke pondered for a moment and reluctantly agreed. “Very well, but in my heart, you will always be my master. When no one is around, I’ll call you Master. Otherwise, I’ll call you Mr. Moonshade!”
This statement made Andrius feel exasperated and speechless.
Luke was incredibly stubborn.
However, the dynamics of their relationship now was also thanks to his stubbornness. It was due to his resilience that he achieved his current success in playing the piano.
It was both a good and bad thing.
The group of people arrived backstage.
“Master, please have some tea!”
Since there were no outsiders present, Luke personally brewed a pot of tea and presented it to Andrius like a student serving his teacher.
Andrius did not want to reject his sincerity, so he reached out and accepted the cup.
“Master, I heard recently that you stepped down as the Wolf King. What happened?”
“It’s just some minor issues,” Andrius casually replied while sipping tea.
Luke nodded. He knew about Andrius‘ abilities very well. Andrius had maxed–out stats and could do anything. If the Wolf King said that it was a minor issue, then it was just a minor
issue.
“Then… How have you been lately?”
Andrius said casually, “Not bad. I’ve become more laid–back after stepping down as the Wolf King. I even came all the way here with my wife.”
Wife?
Luke was instantly stunned.
Master Wolf King was married?
If the outside world were to know this, it would be major news that would cause a Level 12 typhoon, plus a Level 18 tsunami!
“Huh…”
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Luke suddenly sighed and pounded his chest. “Master, why didn’t you tell me about such a major event? You… You should have at least sent me an invitation so that I could personally play music for your wedding and show my respect.
“You… You…”
Luke felt extremely dejected that he had missed Andrius‘ wedding. It was as if he missed his own wedding.
Andrius laughed and said nothing.
“Mr. Wilkins…”
Just then, a man wearing a tuxedo came in.
He presented a booklet to Luke with both hands and said, “This is the program for tonight’s concert. There’s a rich kid named Zenith Mangold who is planning to propose in public…‘
Young people liked romantic gestures and often expressed their love at large–scale events like concerts. They had already gone through this several times.
As long as the other party was willing to pay, Luke usually would not refuse. They just had to let him know in advance.
“Zenith Mangold?”
Andrius grabbed the program booklet and looked at it when he heard that name.
Wow.
It really was Zenith.
Zenith was something indeed. He had always been obsessed with Luna, and it just so happened that Luna was here tonight. It went without saying who he was going to propose to.
Andrius instantly laughed.
That guy wanted to cuckold the Wolf King?
Although he had no feelings for Luna and did not intend to stay with her for long, in any case, she was his wife now. However, that little b*stard wanted to…
No one would be able to accept it, let alone the Wolf King.
“Master Wolf King, what’s wrong?” Luke saw that Andrius‘ expression did not look pleasant and asked, “Is there something wrong with Zenith?”
Before Andrius could speak, a vibrant voice exclaimed from outside, “Mr. Wilkins, long time no see! I remember the last time we met was during the concert in Kiyoto five years ago.”
A middle–aged man dressed in luxurious clothes walked in.
The man looked bold and distinguished with a square–shaped face that had an extraordinary aura. Although he was smiling, he also had a remarkable air around him, clearly showing that he had held a high position for a long time.
He was a famous jewelry tycoon in Florence, Marlowe Hale. He happened to be nearby, and
when he heard about Luke’s concert, he came by to pay a visit.
“Mr. Hale, hello!” Luke greeted politely.
“This is…”
Marlowe’s attention was initially focused on Luke, so he did not notice Andrius to the side. Now, he wanted Luke to make the introductions.
However, before he could speak, his throat choked up. He stood there as if struck by lightning.
Three seconds later, Marlowe finally said in a hoarse voice, “W–Wolf King!”
As he spoke, he immediately kowtowed toward Andrius. “My benefactor, I never expected to meet you at such a place. What a joyous day!”
In the past, Marlowe’s private jet had been hijacked by a terrorist organization. It was Andrius who had led a group to catch the terrorists and rescue him.
Marlowe originally wanted to thank Andrius.
However, after completing the mission, Andrius simply returned to the western border with the Lycantroops, so Marlowe did not have a chance to repay him at all.
Nevertheless, he never forgot the person who saved his life.
Over the years, whenever Marlowe was available, he would visit the soldiers and often donated money to express his gratitude.
Now that he saw Andrius, he was overwhelmed and immediately knelt down.
“Get up!”
To be honest, Andrius had saved countless people during his military career. They were like the stars in the sky, so it was impossible for him to remember everyone.
He would not have remembered Marlowe if not for his voice.
“Wolf King!” Marlowe could not help but feel excited upon seeing Andrius again. He could not wait to give Andrius an invitation. “You saved me from the clutches of death in the past. If not for you, I would have died long ago.
“Since we meet today, why don’t I treat you to a nice vacation in Phoenix Mountain? It can be considered repayment for saving my life. What do you think?”
Andrius rubbed his nose, but before he could speak, Luke rejected him, “Mr. Hale, you can’t do that.”
He pretended to be angry and said, “The Wolf King came to enjoy my concert. It’s inappropriate for you to just whisk him away, right?”
“Huh?” Marlowe laughed awkwardly, but he did not give up. “That’s okay. Then tomorrow…
“No need.” Andrius interrupted, “If I were invited to go on vacation every time I saved someone, I’d have traveled all over the world by now. Mr. Hale, if you really want to repay me, you can just give me an engagement ring.
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Marlowe appeared somewhat disappointed upon hearing the first sentence. Then, he became excited when he heard the next sentence.
At least, the Wolf King acknowledged him and was willing to accept his gift.
However, his expression soon turned bitter, and he said dejectedly, “Wolf King, I did bring several rings with me: sapphire, obsidian, diamond… I have them all.
“However, I didn’t bring the Guardian of Love ring from my collection that’s worth 9.9. billion. Should I have it delivered now?”
In his view, a lifesaving grace could not be measured by money. Since the Wolf King asked, Marlowe wanted to express his gratitude with his greatest sincerity and present his most expensive ring. That was the only way to convey his gratitude.
Andrius said indifferently, “No need. Just take out the rings you have with you. I’ll pick one.” Andrius knew what Zenith was like.
Marlowe was the most famous jewelry tycoon in Florence, so Andrius trusted his standards. Even if the rings that Marlowe carried with him were not the most valuable in his collection, they would still be superior to Zenith’s. It would be more than enough to outshine Zenith.
“Oh… Very well.” Marlowe immediately took out several rings and introduced them proudly. ” Wolf King, this sapphire ring is called the ‘Heart of the Ocean‘. It was crafted by a renowned jeweler from Tartan and is worth 150 million. It symbolizes love as vast and boundless as the ocean which is never–ending and bottomless.
“This ruby ring is called…”
Andrius examined each of them carefully.
In his impression, Luna liked pink. Thus, his gaze fell on one of the pink rings which had a large gemstone on it.
To his surprise, the inside of the gemstone resembled a deep and starry sky with a crescent moon surrounded by sparkling stars. When it was held under the light, the moon and the stars. emitted a brilliant radiance, complimenting each other and shining brightly.
It was perfect for Luna!
Marlowe had been paying attention to Andrius. Seeing the latter’s interested expression, he quickly introduced, “Wolf King, this ring is called ‘Moon and Stars Intertwined‘. It was crafted by Florence’s top jeweler, Selina Phelps.
“Ms. Phelps always likes to design and create diamond rings with classical love as inspiration, incorporating Florence’s unique romantic elements.
“Moon and Stars Intertwined‘ took her three and a half years to complete. It was a
painstaking effort that embodies the companionship and longing of a couple likened to the moon and stars, shining together every night with endless radiance.
“The most prestigious jewelry magazine in Florence, ‘Florence Gems‘, hailed this ring as the ultimate romance‘ and the ‘pinnacle of love‘. It gained widespread popularity among Florencian women. Back then…”
As he spoke, a smug look appeared on Marlowe’s face. “Back then, the world’s number one jewelry tycoon, Della Oldman, spent 600 million to buy it, but I outbid him with 660 million. and ultimately managed to keep this pinnacle of Florence’s romance in Florence itself. It’s perfect for your beloved.”
With that, Marlowe presented the ring.
“Okay, I’ll take it.”
Andrius was also very satisfied. This ring scored full marks in terms of design, details, and elements. It was a perfect match for Luna, especially with the connection to the moon. With this…
It would be a critical blow to Zenith.
In the concert hall, the host was already on stage, beginning to host the event.
Luna and Halle kept waiting but did not see Andrius.
‘Andrius, oh Andrius…‘ Halle could not speak in front of Luna and could only mutter in her heart, ‘You won’t even come to an event like this. Are you really going to avoid me forever? That won’t do! Sooner or later, I’ll grab you by your ear and pinch your waist, hehe…‘
At that moment.
Whoosh…
All the lights in the venue went out, leaving only the spotlight on the piano on stage which became the focus of everyone’s attention.
The concert started.
However, the one on the stage was Luke’s student. Luke would appear last as the finale.
The soothing melody flowed and resonated throughout the quiet hall.
However, Halle was not listening at all.
Luna was also not that interested because she was here for Luke.
Thus, both of them felt drowsy.
After a while, a waiter in a white suit approached and whispered, “Ms. Crestfall, there’s a gentleman who wants to see you. Please come with me.”
A gentleman who wanted to see her?
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Was it Andrius?
What was he up to?
Various thoughts wandered in Luna’s mind, but she got up to walk to the aisle.
Swoosh.
Suddenly, a light fell and shone on Lama, making her the secondary focus of the concert and capturing everyone’s attention.
This sudden turn of events somewhat stunned her. However, she continued walking forward.
“Ladies and gentlemen!” On the stage, the host suddenly spoke, “Next is… A carefully
prepared proposal. Someone would like to propose to the beautiful, elegant, and gentle Ms. Luna Crestfall!”
As soon as she finished speaking, several performers appeared in the shadows on the stage. Some were holding violins while some carried trumpets, and they started playing immediately.
The song they played was ‘Will You Marry Me?‘. The melody was light like a stream, slowly entering people’s hearts.
The women in the crowd were shocked.
Many people were dumbfounded and forgot to react for a moment. Many also covered their mouths, looking envious. Some took out their phones and started to record the romantic
scene.
Halle was also confused.
Could Andrius be proposing to Luna?
That could not be!
He told her that his marriage with Luna was fake!
Then, who was it?
As the song continued, the performance reached its peak, and Luna arrived on stage.
Swoosh…
A figure suddenly came out of the shadows. He wore a black suit and a bow tie, looking very formal with a smile on his face. It was Zenith
“Luna!” Zenith knelt down on one knee, holding a bouquet of roses to her, and said with deep affection, “From the first moment I saw you, I knew that we were meant to be I can’t get away from you. I can’t escape you I’ve thought of you constantly since the moment i met you.
“You’re like a passionate song. You’re like a freely flowing river You’re like a cloud drifting
with the wind
“Every day and night, you occupy every moment of my existence. Your image always floats in my mind
“Your every frown, every smile, and every move is deeply engraved in my memory and can
never be removed.
“From now on… There’s no Zenith of the Mangolds. There’s only your Zenith. I want to never part from you. I want our thoughts to be one.
“Today, I want to shout out my love at this concert hall during Mr. Wilkins‘ show!
“Luna Crestfall, I love you! Will you marry me?”
Luna was stunned.
The person proposing to her was Zenith?
Furthermore, he did it so flamboyantly in front of everyone.
Luna’s delicate face turned slightly red from shyness, and she was at a loss for words.
Well…
Seeing this, Zenith thought that Luna agreed and became overjoyed. He was just about to stand up and take her hand to kiss it.
Swoosh…
Suddenly, all the lights went out.
Only the area where the piano was located remained lit.
Without anyone noticing, someone appeared. He was dressed in a luxurious black suit. His body was perfectly proportioned. His figure was tall and straight, and his face was sharp and angular. At that moment, he exuded an air of elegance.
He slowly sat down on the piano bench, showing off his gracefulness.
It was as if he had practiced a thousand times, and the action was deeply ingrained in his bones.
His
composure and gentlemanliness made people forget to even look at his face. It was only at the end that they reacted and focused on his face.
It was Andrius!
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Andrius?
The people who did not know him did not feel anything yet.
However, everyone who knew him was stunned.
Flabbergasted.
Stupefied.
Luna’s small sexy mouth opened slightly and could not close for a long time.
Andrius came from the impoverished western mountainous region, giving her the impression that he was a poor boy. When did he become so refined and elegant?
The contrast was too great, so much so that Luna could not believe it at all and kept rubbing her eyes.
However, the results were obvious. That man was indeed Andrius!
For a moment, Luna’s little head was filled with large question marks.
Zenith was also shocked.
Based on his investigation, Andrius was just a poor man from a rural area. He was completely unworthy of marrying Luna.
However…
Now, he was sitting in front of the piano while putting on airs. What was he planning? Did he want to play a piece on the spot to prove himself?
What a joke.
A country bumpkin like him would not be able to grasp something as advanced as the piano! Even if Andrius secretly practiced for two and a half years, he would not be able to perform on such an occasion.
Zenith looked at Andrius with malicious intent and thought to himself, ‘He might have felt pressured when he saw me proposing to Luna, so he’s trying to win her back like this!
‘But doing this will only expose his true colors. He’ll just embarrass himself! In comparison, the difference between us will benefit me. It’ll make Luna give up on him!‘
At those thoughts, Zenith could not help but smile.
Just then, Andrius started playing.
The crisp sound rang out, gently soothing everyone’s hearts like sweet spring water. Although it was just a single note, it made many people in the audience change their expressions.
Luna’s heart was also moved.
Andrius could play the piano!
However, she did not have time to think about it because the performance had already begun.
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Andrius?
The people who did not know him did not feel anything yet.
However, everyone who knew him was stunned.
Flabbergasted.
Stupefied.
Luna’s small sexy mouth opened slightly and could not close for a long time.
Andrius came from the impoverished western mountainous region, giving her the impression that he was a poor boy. When did he become so refined and elegant?
The contrast was too great, so much so that Luna could not believe it at all and kept rubbing her eyes.
However, the results were obvious. That man was indeed Andrius!
For a moment, Luna’s little head was filled with large question marks.
Zenith was also shocked.
Based on his investigation, Andrius was just a poor man from a rural area. He was completely unworthy of marrying Luna.
However…
Now, he was sitting in front of the piano while putting on airs. What was he planning? Did he want to play a piece on the spot to prove himself?
What a joke.
A country bumpkin like him would not be able to grasp something as advanced as the piano!
Even if Andrius secretly practiced for two and a half years, he would not be able to perform on such an occasion.
Zenith looked at Andrius with malicious intent and thought to himself, ‘He might have felt pressured when he saw me proposing to Luna, so he’s trying to win her back like this!
‘But doing this will only expose his true colors. He’ll just embarrass himself! In comparison, the difference between us will benefit me. It’ll make Luna give up on him!‘
At those thoughts, Zenith could not help but smile.
Just then, Andrius started playing.
The crisp sound rang out, gently soothing everyone’s hearts like sweet spring water. Although it was just a single note, it made many people in the audience change their expressions.
Luna’s heart was also moved.
Andrius could play the piano!
However, she did not have time to think about it because the performance had already begun.
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Ding ding…
Andrius‘ fingers flew over the piano, continuously striking the keys and playing the melody of ‘Wedding of My Dreams‘.
At times, it was warm as a spring breeze.
At times, it was gentle as a rainbow.
At times, it was passionate like a cry of love.
At times, it was soft and graceful like a heart’s longing.
The piece unfolded.
Different people experienced different feelings. Some saw fairies dancing in the moonlight in pairs, graceful and beautiful. Some saw couples walking hand in hand in the snowy landscape, growing old together.
Everyone was immersed in the beautiful music.
It was enchanting and captivating.
Backstage, Luke stood up when he heard Andrius‘ performance. Over the years, he practiced the piano meticulously and achieved great success, earning worldwide recognition. He thought that he should be at least half as good as Andrius.
Now, it seemed that he could not be further off the mark.
At most, he was 1% as good as Andrius!
This made Luke both frustrated and excited. In recent times, he had been stuck in a slump on the piano and was unable to find a breakthrough.
However, after listening to Andrius‘ performance today, he gained a lot of insight. Perhaps this was another opportunity for him to make progress.
“The master is still the master…” Luke shook his head with a wry smile and muttered to himself, “I need to spend the rest of my life trying to catch up to him!
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At the concert, Halle was also shocked.
Although she also initially thought that there was no way Andrius knew how to play the piano, after hearing this piece, she realized that he did not just know how to play. He was simply a maestro!
Even if Beethoven or Chopin came back from the dead, they might not be able to surpass Andrius!
‘Andrius, you goddamn charmer. How am I supposed to win you over?‘
Halle fell into distress. The more outstanding Andrius was, the more she liked him. However, the more outstanding he was, the more difficult it was to obtain him.
Regardless, Halle had already been completely captivated by Andrius. All the cells in her body were thinking about him.
“Andrius…”
An equally huge wave stirred in Luna’s heart.
The impression Andrius gave her was that he was a brute who only knew how to use force and talk trash. She never thought that he was a piano maestro. Moreover, his accomplishments in piano were beyond simply excellence. He reached a pinnacle akin to Mount Everest!
This contrast stunned Luna for a while.
As for Zenith, no matter how much powder he applied, it could not hide the blush on his face.
Andrius really did know how to play the piano, and he performed so well that he was even more impressive than the pianists that Zenith had seen.
If he had not been Zenith’s rival, Zenith would have given him a big thumbs–up him.
Now, he could only keep his mouth shut to avoid embarrassing himself.
and praised
In the end, with the final note, Andrius‘ rendition of ‘Wedding of My Dreams‘ ended.
The whole venue was silent. Perhaps their hearts were overcome by surging waves that reached the sky. At least, their faces and expressions remained still and vacant. Only the light in their eyes showed that they were still alive. They were just deeply shocked to the point of losing their
composure.
Clap!
Clap, clap, clap!
No one knew who started the applause.
Then, the entire concert hall erupted in thunderous clapping. It was deafening and never- ending.
It was only when Andrius stood up from his seat that the applause gradually stopped out of
respect.
However, everyone still gazed at him in anticipation. They were waiting for his next performance.
Swoosh!
Andrius held 99 roses and stepped forward toward Luna.
The women in the audience covered their mouths and all started to tear up. They did not dare. to breathe as they prepared to watch the deeply moving scene that was about to unfold.
Buzz…
At the same time, a buzzing sound was heard.
Everyone immediately looked over.
Wow!
Many mini drones appeared in the air above the stage.
Bzz…
The next moment, all the drones activated their light modes.
Countless rays of light sprinkled, lighting up the area where Andrius and Luna were standing. It was like the starry sky above, resembling a sea of captivating flowers.
Whirr…
At that moment, holographic projections suddenly appeared on the stage. It instantly transformed the area into a scene resembling a bridge.
The starting point of the bridge was where Andrius stood, and on the other end was Luna.
Andrius slowly walked forward.
The drone lights and holographic projections move along with him.
It was a magnificent scene, alluding to a romance that would not end until death.
Some women were already biting their lips. They could not help but want to squeal at such a romantic scene, but they were afraid they would disturb the couple on stage, so they could only bite their lips.
Soon, Andrius arrived just shy of three meters from Luna.
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He was standing halfway on the path where the two would meet.
Many people frowned.
This kid had no tact at all. Could he not see that they were about to come together?
Some people even wanted to rush up and beat the clown that was Zenith down.
The next moment, Andrius arrived in front of Zenith. Then, he stretched out his hand and shoved Zenith aside.
Zenith lost his balance and almost fell to the ground.
The crowd could not help but hold back their laughter, feeling a sense of refreshment.
“Luna.” Andrius came up to Luna, knelt on one knee, and presented her with the bouquet. “I used to live in ignorance and fearlessness. I never had desires or ambitions, until one day…
“Fate brought me to you. Out of everyone in the world, I met you.
“Your smile is as bright as the dazzling stars, piercing through the endless night and lighting up my chaotic life. From now on, no matter how high the mountain or how deep the waters are, even if I have to go to the ends of the earth, my heart will always return to you.
“What is love?
“Some say that it’s companionship. Some say that it’s commitment. Some say that it’s indulgence.
“If you ask me, they’re all wrong.
“Love… is you and me. Love is us beneath the moonlight’s radiance. It’s us among the myriad lights. It’s us in the romantic air.
“Life is long, and love has no destination.
“Luna, I love you. From now on, let us walk on the path of love hand in hand and bring true meaning to love!”
Andrius‘ words were full of deep affection with an excellent voice and expression.
It was like a cry from the soul crooning a passionate song. It was like a solemn vow.
His words moved everyone in the audience, and they all held their breaths. It also moved Luna, who stood still with tears in her eyes.
Zenith instinctively had a bad feeling.
If this continued, he would undoubtedly become a clown in everyone’s eyes. He would become the laughingstock in the whole of Sumeria. He could not accept that outcome.
He immediately sneered in anger and said, “Andrius Moonshade, why are you pretending to be emotional? Since it’s a proposal, then take out the ring!”
As he spoke, he took out a black and gold box. He opened the box and revealed an expensive diamond ring inside.
Under the illumination of the drone lights, the ring reflected a dazzling radiance.
Zenith presented the ring to Luna and said sincerely, “Luna, this is the bespoke diamond ring I got for you. It costs 3,344,000 and symbolizes our eternal love. It’s also embedded with 99 small diamonds, representing my everlasting love for you!
“I, Zenith Mangold, will only love you in my lifetime. This diamond ring is the only one that I will buy. Luna, marry me!”
A diamond ring!
Furthermore, it was a diamond ring worth over three million. Zenith’s actions were undoubtedly grand.
Many women’s gazes changed.
Yes, deep affection was indeed rare and precious. However, a bespoke diamond ring was equally cool!
Who could resist that?
Everyone’s gazes fell on Andrius, waiting to see how he would respond.
Snap!
Andrius snapped his fingers.
The lights changed.
Everyone noticed that at some point, the drones in the air had formed a large heart shape!
From the top of the heart, a precious brocade box was lowered by a drone and fell into Andrius ‘hands in the blink of an eye.
Everyone immediately understood that that brocade box also contained a ring.
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“Don’t worry, Luna. Whatever others have, so will you. You’ll never be left behind.”
Andrius‘ voice was clear and bright. It seemed like he was speaking to Luna.
However, it was really a jab at Zenith.
Clack…
He opened the brocade box, revealing a pink diamond ring inside. Lying within the diamond ring was a deep starry sky where a crescent moon and stars shone brightly. It looked especially romantic under the pink radiance.
“T–t–that’s…”
“That’s Selina’s ‘Moon and Stars Intertwined‘!
“Oh my God, it’s really ‘Moon and Stars Intertwined‘! A jewelry tycoon from Tartan tried to buy it at six figures before!”
“The moon and stars shine together every night with endless radiance. If someone gave me this ring, I’ll marry him on the spot and give him a football team!”
“Hey, a football team? Are you trying to seek revenge instead?”
The whole venue exploded after someone recognized this diamond ring.
They were endlessly excited, touched, and envious all at once.
Which girl could resist “Moon and Stars Intertwined“?
Who did not want to be the protagonist of an eternal and romantic love story?
Luna was also deeply moved.
At that moment, she truly felt that Andrius was a man.
The old–fashioned, messy, reckless, and wild impression she had of him before completely disappeared and was replaced by the elegant, gentlemanly, and affectionate figure that appeared in front of her eyes.
“Marry him!”
“Marry him!”
“Say yes!”
“Say yes!”
At that moment, the crowd began to cheer.
The chants surged, each wave stronger than the next. It resounded endlessly and was deeply touching.
Only Halle felt upset in her heart. On one side was her best friend, and on the other was the person she deeply loved.
It was hard to choose, and she could not bring herself to choose. In the end, she had to shoulder everything alone.
“I…” Luna stammered for a moment, and the whole venue instantly fell silent. Everyone perked up their ears, waiting for the heroine’s response.
Luna did not continue speaking but responded with her body. She reached out her hand, gesturing for Andrius to put the engagement ring on her.
“Wow…”
“Woohoo…”
“They did it…”
Cheers immediately erupted from below.
Andrius took out the ring and was about to put it on Luna.
“Wait!”
At that moment, Zenith shouted with a sinister expression, “You all are being fooled by Andrius. That ‘Moon and Stars Intertwined‘ is fake!”
Fake?
The engagement ring was fake?
If a fake engagement ring was presented at such a romantic moment, it would definitely be a mood killer.
Everyone’s eyes fell on Zenith, waiting to see what he would say.
Zenith did not explain immediately. Instead, he said mockingly, “You didn’t expect this, did you? I saw through your tricks long ago!”
Then, he looked at the crowd and said loudly, “As we all know, ‘Moon and Stars Intertwined‘ is the magnum opus of Selina Phelps and is quite valuable.
“This diamond ring was eventually sold to the famous jewelry tycoon, Marlowe Hale for an astonishing 660 million. It was added to his personal collection. He doesn’t easily show it to others, let alone put it up for sale! Therefore, the ‘Moon and Stars Intertwined‘ in front of us must be a fake!”
As soon as he said those words, many people began to whisper.
“Yes, I think I’ve heard about that before.”
Chapter 489
“According to the rumors, at that time, in order to obtain this ring, Mr. Hale even had a confrontation with a jewelry tycoon from Tartan.”
“Yes, it was on the news back then. Mr. Hale himself confirmed that ‘Moon and Stars Intertwined‘ was indeed in his possession.”
“I didn’t expect the engagement ring to be fake. That’s disgusting…”
The atmosphere in the venue became muddled.
For the ring to be fake…
That was as disgusting as eating a fly, especially when it was an engagement ring.
Seeing this, Zenith took the opportunity to criticize, “Andrius, trash will always be trash. Even your engagement ring is fake. It shows that you’re hypocritical and pretentious. This is all you’ll amount to in your life!”
With those leading words, the sentiment in the hall instantly changed.
Andrius, who was previously seen as ‘affectionate, devoted, and elegant‘, was now‘
hypocritical and pretentious‘.
“He looked decent, so I didn’t expect him to be a complete hypocrite. He’s not even using a real engagement ring. He must be out of his mind!”
“Exactly. Get off the stage. Don’t embarrass yourself.”
“The most important thing in love and marriage is sincerity. If you can’t afford a real diamond ring, you should just admit it. Don’t be such a phony. Everyone will be able to understand. However, you put on airs instead. That’s low!”
“A man like that doesn’t deserve love!”
“Get lost…”
Women were emotional creatures and were driven by feelings more than reason. Under Zenith’s influence, they immediately began to criticize and even viciously insult Andrius.
‘Heh.‘ Zenith secretly rejoiced when he heard those words.
What was so great about playing the piano?
What was so great about sweet nothings?
What was so great about being handsome?
In love, it was all about money!
What was the use of a gentleman who achieved nothing?
In the end, it still came down to money. Money talked.
Who could refuse a wealthy young master with billions in assets?
Who could refuse a rich man with hundreds of millions? No one!
“Sorry, Andrius, but I win!”
Zenith thought he had the high ground and looked mockingly at Andrius, wanting to see the latter’s miserable and depressed state.
However, in the blink of an eye, he froze.
He saw Luna hold out her hand to Andrius who put the “Moon and Stars Intertwined” ring on her slender finger!
Zenith felt like he had been slapped across the face. It was a sudden and abrupt blow.
He was dumbfounded. In a daze, he asked in a hoarse voice, “Luna, why? The ring that Andrius gave you is clearly fake. The ring I have is the real deal. Why did you choose him?
“I’m Zenith Mangold, the young master of the Mangolds from the capital. How am I inferior to this bumpkin?”
At that moment, Zenith was on the verge of madness.
However, Luna did not respond immediately. She rubbed the ring, spread her fingers, and let the boundless radiance fall on it. She played with it fondly before speaking softly.
“Yes, I admit that Andrius was born in the western mountainous area. He doesn’t have the power and influence of the Mangolds. He’s usually sloppy and likes to talk big.”
Luna glanced at Zenith for a moment before looking at Andrius, her eyes infinitely tender.
“However, every time something happens, Andrius always stands in front of me without hesitation. He shields me and gives me his shoulder to lean on. As he said, life is a long journey, and love has no destination. The best love is one whereby we walk hand in hand.”
Luna’s words were calm but not dull or plain. They were like silent thunder that revealed the truth in the subtlest moments. She toyed with the ring on her finger again, and a smile appeared on her lips.
“Yes, this ring is fake. However… Ever since we got married, Andrius‘ love and protection for me have been real.”
Married?
Married!
So, Andrius and Luna were already husband and wife.
And Zenith was the homewrecker trying to interfere in their relationship!
The scene exploded in an instant.
“Dude, they’re already married, but you proposed so shamelessly. Don’t you feel ashamed? Just hearing about it makes me disgusted!”
“How dare you slander their relationship when they’re husband and wife? Where’s your shame?”
“They’re a legitimate couple protected by the law. The man is a warrior who fights for love. He deserves admiration and our blessings!”
“Who the hell do you think you
are?”
omantic love was always what everyone yearned for.
Zenith’s actions were disgraceful and disdainful.
Everyone at the scene started pointing fingers.
Zenith’s face turned from red to purple, and he shouted, “Luna, no matter what, I helped you solve the prescription dilemma! If not for me, you would be in prison now!”
Andrius laughed at those words.
It was a typical case of refusing to be convinced until seeing the grim reality.
He looked directly at Zenith and sneered, “Zenith, can you say in good conscience that you solved the prescription dilemma?”
Zenith was intimidated by his gaze.
Indeed, it was not he who solved the problem. However, he firmly believed that it was impossible for Andrius, someone from the western mountainous area, to have solved it!
Now that things had come to this point, he had no choice but to press on.
Zenith said resolutely with bravado, “Why not? I called my father to deal with Timothy Kerr’s lawsuit and the issue with Luna’s prescription!
“If it weren’t for me, New Moon Corporation would have collapsed long ago, and you two would be sleeping on the streets!”
Those words sounded plausible.
Even Andrius started to admire him. A normal person would not be able to act as shamelessly as Zenith.
Unfortunately… Zenith was doomed to lose this round.
Andrius pointed behind Zenith and said with a vague smile, “Zenith Mangold, Young Master Mangold, you should turn around and take a look before speaking.”
Zenith was stunned and turned around.
Everyone also looked over.
A group of men in suits stood in the shadows. The one in the lead with a large figure was none other than Timothy!
Zenith did not know who Timothy was before.
However, after bragging last time, he specifically looked up some information about Hydra Pharmaceuticals and Timothy, so he recognized the man.
Zenith instantly felt guilty when he saw Timothy.
However, Timothy and the others ignored him.
“Ms. Crestfall!”
Timothy, along with the senior executives of Hydra Pharmaceuticals, came up to Luna and bowed deeply, saying, “I’m sorry. It was my greed that made me lose my morality. I’ve deeply. reflected on my actions in these past few days and realized my mistake. I hope you can forgive me…”
Throughout the process, none of Timothy’s group raised their heads. They kept their heads down even after he finished speaking. It was as if they would continue to bow forever until they received Luna’s forgiveness.
Luna was somewhat confused.
What was happening?
When Timothy and the others walked over, their footsteps were obviously hesitant as if they were stumbling on an impassable path.
Their voices trembled when they spoke. It was the manifestation of extreme fear.
Luna fell deep into thought and momentarily forgot to answer.
Andrius said faintly, “Mr. Kerr, are you apologizing publicly and clarifying the facts because of the pressure from Young Master Mangold?“