Chapter 59
Upon hearing Earl’s words, Simon’s expression finally changed.
“Ten years!”
“What?” Earl did not quite catch his meaning.
“I promise you that the Campbell family will be safe for ten years. After that, it’s up to your own fate,” Simon said, his lips curling slightly.
Earl furrowed his brow. “Ten years is too short. You have to understand, that thing I kept safe came at a great cost. Otherwise, the Campbell family wouldn’t be living in this corner of Solemwood.”
“Mr. Campbell, greed is never a good thing. You should know your own body. At most, you have one year left. Once you’re gone, those who covet the Campbell family will strike mercilessly.”
“Helping you deal with those people is not an easy task. Ten years is enough time for the future generations of the Campbell family to bide their time.”
“If in ten years, the Campbell family still can’t produce someone capable, then even if I protect them for twenty or thirty years, their ultimate fate will still be extinction.” Simon’s tone was a little lazy. His slender fingers casually played with the lighter in his hand.
However, every word he spoke carried an inherent sense of oppression.
Earl pursed his lips slightly and thought about what Simon had said.
That was indeed the case. Besides, other than the man in front of him, there should be no one else who could protect the Campbell family after he passed away.
“Fine, ten years it is. I hope you won’t break your promise, Mr. Hernandez!” In the end, Earl made up his mind.
“I never break my promises. Can I have the item now?” Simon said, his gaze fixed.
Earl stared at Simon for a long moment. After confirming that there were no signs of evasion in his eyes, he slowly took off the ring on his thumb.
“This is the item you wanted,” Earl said, handing the ring to Simon.
“This?” Simon took the ring and furrowed his brow.
“That’s right. This is the key that people from all walks of life tried so hard to obtain back then.” Earl nodded.
Simon fiddled with the ring in his hand and did not notice anything abnormal.
“This ring has been with me for thirty years. During these thirty years, I’ve always wanted to unravel its mysteries. It’s just that, unfortunately, I’m probably just not smart enough to figure it out. I’ve tried my best, but to no avail. I hope Mr. Hernandez can have better luck.” Earl looked at the ring in Simon’s hand with some reluctance.
“Don’t worry about it, Mr. Campbell. You should take care of yourself in your remaining time.” Simon put the ring on his thumb and left without further ado.
Earl sat in his wheelchair and watched Simon leave.
There was a thick fog in his eyes that wouldn’t dissipate.
Perhaps Simon could really unravel the secrets of the past.
But it was a pity that Earl wouldn’t be around to see it.
When that person gave Earl the thing back then, he promised to protect it with his life.
But now, he had broken that promise.
He didn’t know if that person would forgive him after he died.
Ever since Simon went upstairs, Gordon had been waiting downstairs.
When he saw Simon come out, his eyes darkened.
However, in the next moment, his gaze landed on Simon’s thumb.
There was a golden ring on it.
“How did my grandfather’s ring end up in your hands?!” Gordon immediately stepped forward and questioned him.
One had to know that his grandfather had no desires in his life, nor did he care about fame and wealth.
The only thing he cared about was this ring, which he never allowed anyone to touch except for himself.
Not even Gordon could touch it.
His grandfather once said that the ring was more important than his own life.
How could it end up in this man’s hands now?
However, Simon just glanced at him from the corner of his eye and was about to leave.
“You’re not allowed to leave until you explain yourself!” Gordon took a step forward and stood in front of him.
“Get out of my way!” Simon narrowed his black eyes and a strong killing intent burst forth from them.
It was this man in front of him who had bullied his little girl!
“Hand over the ring, and I’ll let you go!” Gordon’s body tensed up slightly at Simon’s gaze, but he quickly regained his composure.
After all, this was the Campbell family. No matter how powerful this man was, it was impossible for him to leave unscathed from so many people!
“Gordon, step aside!” And just when the atmosphere was tense, a majestic and old voice suddenly came from upstairs.
Gordon looked up and saw his grandfather.
“Grandpa, he took your ring!” Gordon immediately spoke up.
“Don’t be unreasonable. I gave it to the gentleman,” Earl said firmly.
“How could that be? Didn’t you say that the ring was more important than your life?” Gordon looked puzzled.
“Move aside!” But Earl didn’t want to say too much on this topic and reprimanded him again.
Gordon gritted his teeth. There was so much unwillingness in his eyes, but in the end, he still took a step to the side.
Hmph.
Simon squeezed out a syllable from the tip of his nose. If he had not promised Mr. Campbell, given what he had done to the little girl, it would not be enough even if he died ten times!
After Simon left, Gordon immediately ran to the second floor.
“Grandpa, did he force you? Who is he exactly? Why are you so afraid of him? Although the Campbell family never uses their power to oppress others, we’re not afraid to fight back if someone oversteps!” Gordon spoke with conviction.
“Gordon, you have to know that there’s more to this world than just Solemwood. Outside of Solemwood, there’s a much broader world. Don’t limit yourself to this small world and become a frog in a well.” Earl spoke solemnly.
“Grandpa, what do you mean?” Gordon frowned.
“From today on, you have to work harder. The Campbell family will rely on you in the future!” Earl gave Gordon a deep look.
“Grandpa…” Gordon muttered.
He felt like his grandfather’s words contained too much emotion.
“If you really like Sophia, then marry her. After you get married, focus on your work and don’t waste your energy on trivial matters.” Earl sighed.
“Grandpa, do you really agree?” When Gordon heard this, the first emotion that surged up wasn’t joy, but shock.
“Yeah.” Earl nodded. “But after you get married, you must focus all your attention on work. Can you promise me this?”
