Chapter 2: Ordinary Soldiers
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John bowed and said, "The plane is not delayed, so it should be here soon."
He looked at the old man in front of him with admiration and a hint of fear.
Despite his current success, he knew that he meant nothing in front of this old man.
Thinking of the young master mentioned by the old man, John couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. What kind of powerful figure could make this old man serve as their attendant?
Just then, two figures, one in front and one behind, walked out slowly from the airport gate.
Seeing Gideon, the old man immediately dropped to one knee, followed quickly by the others.
"Welcome back, Lord Gideon!"
"Welcome back, Lord Gideon!"
Gideon was a bit surprised, but quickly regained his cold composure. "Mr. Mcrae?"
Steward Mcrae burst into tears, "Lord Gideon, I finally found you! It was your father's last wish to find you! Everything from the Vale family has been waiting for you to inherit!"
"The Vale family?"
Anger erupted in Gideon's eyes, "The one who abandoned our family was him, and now he wants me to return. I am no longer a member of the Vale family!"
"But..."
Gideon didn't give Steward Mcrae a chance to speak, "You are the only one who treated me well back then. If someone else had come today, they would have had no chance to say a word."
After speaking, Gideon turned and left without a moment's hesitation.
John, standing behind Steward Mcrae, was already terrified.
That Lord Gideon possessed enough power and wealth to influence the world, yet he directly refused without any consideration?
Watching Gideon's departing figure, Steward Mcrae didn't feel angry, but smiled with relief, "Lord Gideon, you have finally grown into a strong man. The Vale family can finally be handed over to you!"
"What do you think..." John tentatively asked.
Steward Mcrae waved his hand, "Welth Group was originally his mother's business. Now it's just returned to him to let him practice."
John immediately agreed without hesitation, "Yes!"
In his heart, he couldn't help but feel emotional. A multinational company with a market value of billions is just a toy in the eyes of the old man.
"John," Steward Mcrae said in a deep voice, "From now on, Lord Gideon will establish his own carrier in Runswick. You will be his support. Remember, everything you have is given to you by the Vale family, and the Vale family belongs to the Lord Gideon!"
John immediately nodded, "John understands. John will do his best to assist the Lord Gideon!"
As they walked out of the airport, Kael asked in a deep voice, "Mr. Silverthorn, where are we going now?"
"Home!"
Meanwhile, on the other side, Jose was furious and cursing at his subordinates, "You idiots, you lost track of a person!"
Bang! Bang!
Jose kicked his bodyguards to the ground, "Damn it, find out who he is for me. I will find him and kill him!"
"In Runswick, no one has offended me and survived!"
...
On their way back, as the scenery outside the window changed, Gideon fell into memories.
Seven years ago, after he and Julia became a couple, the Celestia family had to accept him as their son-in-law to save face.
Gideon's condition was for the Celestia family to give him one million dollars to save his critically ill mother.
Unfortunately, before he received the money, he was imprisoned and then followed by seven years of military service.
His mother had long passed away...
This mistake was all caused by the Vale family, by his ruthless father!
Gideon would always remember this grudge, and one day, he would settle the score with the Vale family!
Half an hour later, Kael spoke, "Mr. Silverthorn, we're almost there."
Since the absurd night with Gideon, Julia's grandfather was furious and expelled the entire Celestia family. They could only live in the dilapidated old mansion.
The once prominent and callous CEO of the Celestia family had become a laughingstock in Runswick.
At the dining table, Julia’s mother looked helpless as she looked at her daughter.
"Julia, how many times has Mr. Jose sent gifts? You keep rejecting him without showing any mercy."
"Yeah," a girl who resembled Julia in her early twenties said enviously, "Sis, that's the Dulst family! Today, he sent you the latest bag worth thousands of dollars. You didn't even take a look at it."
Facing her sister and mother's persuasion, Julia looked helpless, "Mom, I am already married! What's the point of talking about this here?"
"Married?"
Mentioning this, Julia’s mother trembled with anger, "That man is worthy of entering our family's door? Everyone knows how you got together in the first place. It's a joke! Now that Mr. Jose doesn't mind, what else are you thinking?"
Julia's younger sister, Lalia, also looked disdainful, "Exactly, even if he comes back now, is he worthy of my sister?"
At the mention of that person, Julia's eyes filled with complex emotions.
Just then, a calm voice came from outside the door.
"Who said I'm not worthy?"
Gideon pushed open the door and entered!
Seeing him, everyone was stunned.
After seven years of bloodshed and struggles, Gideon's appearance had not changed much, but his spirit and temperament had completely transformed! Still Julia's mother was the first to react, pointing at Gideon's nose and scolding angrily, "You... You are Gideon? Do you have the face to come back? What are you doing back here? Haven't you caused enough trouble for Julia?"
Seeing Gideon suddenly appear after seven years, Julia didn't know what to say for a moment.
Should she be angry, should she be mad, or should she be heartbroken?
Seeing her sister's silence, Lalia, who had a fiery personality, spoke out, "You have some nerve! No news for seven years, and now you come to our house without saying a word. What do you want? Let me tell you, don't think that just because we're down and out, you can take advantage of my sister!"
Hearing the insults from the Celestia family, Kael immediately became angry and took a step forward, "How audacious!"
Gideon gave Kael a cold stare and angrily rebuked, "Get out, this is none of your business!"
"Mr. Silverthorn, I..."
Gideon's eyes turned icy, "This is my family matter, have you forgotten the task I entrusted to you?"
"Yes!"
Kael could only glare fiercely at the Celestia family and then reluctantly leave.
Everyone knows that Gideon went to prison, but seeing his obedient subordinates by his side, Julia's mother was somewhat confused for a moment.
"This kid still has subordinates by his side. Could it be that he has become successful?"
Lalia sneered, "Mom, look at his shabby appearance, does he look like someone who has abilities?"
Gideon spoke slowly, explaining, "Mom, I was transferred from prison to the military later on and just recently retired from the army."
"In the army?"
Hearing this, Julia's father glanced at him, "Huh, I didn't expect this kid to join the army? After all these years, tell me, what rank did you achieve?"
Julia's mother also looked at Gideon with anticipation. If he was a high-ranking officer, their Julia would benefit from it.
Gideon knew that his identity was too special. If he revealed it, it would only bring more trouble to the Celestia family.
So Glend, "I am... just an ordinary soldier."
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