Chapter 1396


    Half an hour had passed.


    Romeos car was the first to pull up at the gate of the estate.


    He got out and opened the door for Arabe, while Joyce clung to her with an unwilling embrace. "I


    have no idea when I''ll see you again"


    Arabe patted his back soothingly, "If I''m not swamped, maybe I''ll give you a call."


    “Really?” Romeo rarely received calls from her. In the six months they''d known each other, the calls


    from Arabe could be counted on one hand.


    “If I find the time, I''ll call. Once everything settles down, maybe we can head back home together."


    Arabe wasn''t one to make such offers before, nor did she seem to care this much about his feelings.


    Romeo felt a wave offort wash over him, his gaze soft as water, "Deal."


    Just as Arabe was about to seal the agreement, Romeo''s lips met hers again.


    Martin, driving in the distance, caught sight of the couple kissing at the estate''s entrance. He


    recognized the car. It was Romeo''s!


    Serena hadn''t expected them to be at it again. Enough. Were they deliberately trying to provoke her?


    That was thest straw for Martin. He stopped the car, angrily unbuckling his seatbelt, and stormed


    towards Romeo with rage in his steps.


    Romeo and Arabe were still locked in their kiss when a beam of headlights interrupted them. Romeo


    squinted at the re, spotting a man getting out of his car and heading straight for him.


    Romeo instinctively pulled Arabe behind him just in time to dodge a punch thrown by Martin.


    Without missing a beat, Romeo countered with a swift punch to Martin''s face.


    Martin stumbled to the ground, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.


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    Serena, thoroughly frightened, rushed over to help him up, eximing, "What are you doing!"


    "Stay out of this.’ Martin red at Romeo, seemingly hell-bent on settling the score.


    When Martin lunged at Romeo again, Arabe stepped forward and spoke calmly, "Let''s talk this out.


    Brawling won''t get you anywhere."


    The formidable Mr. Romeo wasn''t about to be bested by someone like Martin.


    Even a hundred Martinsbined would stand no chance against Romeo in a fight.


    “Martin!” Serena grabbed his hand, not wanting him to make a further spectacle of himself.


    “What a thrilling scene at the doorstep. Lucky I didn''t miss it."


    A leisurely voice floated from the gate.


    Eunice, in a striking red gown, exuded elegance and authority. Her presence didn''t diminish even


    among the younger generation.


    “Aunt Eunice?" Serena was taken aback. She hadn''t expected her aunt to be a spectator.


    This could be bad. If Eunice revealed Arabe''s true identity, Martin would realize that Arabe was the


    real Collins family heiress, and Serena was nothing but an adopted girl without any blood ties.


    With that thought, Serena felt a pang of frustration. It was all because she had been too impatient


    earlier, only wanting to stop Martin from embarrassing himself.


    Completely forgetting about this crucial detail!


    Upon seeing Eunice, Arabe called out dutifully, “Aunt Eunice."


    Martin was surprised to hear this "Aunt Eunice.” What was the deal with Romeo''s new me? Why was


    she also calling Serena''s aunt "Aunt Eunice"?


    But Eunice seemed to take it in stride, her eyes smiling, “Bringing a fight right to the doorstep, must be


    the fire of youth. Come inside, all of you. Have a cup of coffee to cool down."


    As soon as Eunice finished speaking, the grand doors opened in a weing gesture.


    “Ma‘am:"


    Romeo was about to exin, but Eunice cut him off, "From now on, we''re all family. You and Be can


    just call me Aunt Eunice."