Chapter 1401: Good Intentions Gone Awry

Chapter 1401: Chapter 1341: Good Intentions Gone Awry

“Just say I’m sick and postpone the visit,” Kiya replied.

Gavin advised, “Sultan, you absolutely cannot.” How could you curse yourself to be sick? That’s so unlucky.

Kiya waved his hand, determined, “I’m going now, get the plane ready for me.”

Gavin was about to advise him again, but Kiya shot him a furious look, making Gavin swallow all his words.

Kiya was furious, if Gavin kept advising recklessly, Kiya’s anger might burn onto him, so Gavin wisely chose to comply.

“Yes, Sultan, I’ll go right away.”

Kiya commanded, “Replace all three bodyguards around the Queen!”

Gavin knew that Kiya was angry at them for not reporting the Princess Consort’s matters to him.

Gavin felt they were wronged; initially, they were only told to protect the Queen, not to monitor her.

Kiya was indifferent towards the Queen, which created a misconception among them that the Queen was out of favor.

“Yes, Sultan!” Though he felt sorry for the three of them, Gavin dared not defy Kiya’s orders.

Gavin left, and Kiya went to the closet to change out of his sleepwear.

It was 10 PM, and he wasn’t sleepy at all… Kiya looked at himself in the mirror, his eyes lacking any sparkle, feeling lifeless.

“Paige Desmond…”

He murmured, feeling both excited and fearful about seeing her, these emotions tore at him.

…

Saturday,

Paige Desmond went to James Winslow’s shop again, this time bringing her two children along and also calling over Tessa Harrington.

“They’re so beautiful, sister, how did you give birth to such gorgeous babies? They’re so cute.”

Paige Desmond called Tessa over to help them develop feelings, but Tessa was obviously more interested in the babies than in James Winslow.

“Since you like children so much, why not have one yourself?” Paige Desmond laughed.

Tessa waved her hand and said, “I prefer playing with other people’s kids; I don’t want to have my own. Raising a child is terrifying. My cousin’s kid stayed at my house for a month, and I almost went crazy.”

Tessa hugged Dylan and said, “Handsome little guy, call me sister and I’ll give you some candy.”

Dylan was holding a porcelain bottle, and when Tessa hugged him suddenly, the bottle almost fell to the ground.

“I don’t like candy!” Dylan replied.

“Why? Candy is so delicious, sweet, all kids love candy. When I was little, I loved candy the most.”

“Candy causes cavities!” Dylan solemnly replied.

Secretary Harrington laughed a few times and said, “You know quite a lot. What else do you know?”

“I know Amwan Language, Orienta Language, English, Thai, Naminua Language. I can ride horses, play golf, paint, play chess. I also know martial arts and enjoy reading books. Recently, I’m reading your Orienta’s ‘Records of the Grand Historian,’ and I find it excellent. Sister, have you read it?”

Secretary Harrington couldn’t laugh anymore. Looking at the little boy in her arms, Secretary Harrington felt like she had lived in vain.

“Sister, what’s the connection between Shaman Official and Scholar Official? Why does ‘Records of the Grand Historian’ say Shaman Official later evolved into Scholar Official?”

Tessa had no idea what this meant. She wasn’t good at classical Chinese; Shaman Official? She’d never even heard of it.

James Winslow explained, “Ancient scholars originated from ancient shaman officials.

Shamanism is an important part of Orienta’s traditional culture. Ancient fortune telling is not trickery; it’s based on humanity, traditional science, experience, and faith, an academic field. In ancient times, western science wasn’t a concept, mythological views were deeply ingrained, and Taishi Gong couldn’t step aside.

Overall, I think ancient yin-yang experts, geomancy experts, and fortune tellers were all extraordinarily talented eccentric figures, who considered themselves theologians.”

James Winslow helped Tessa, who gratefully smiled at him, then glanced at Dylan, realizing she knew even less than a child.

Dylan started pestering James Winslow, asking various questions, which James Winslow patiently answered.

Tessa laughed and said, “Secretary Winslow, you will definitely be a good father when you have kids in the future.”

James Winslow glanced at Tessa and said softly, “I’m so poor, who would want to marry me.”

Tessa said, “There are many girls who love vanity, but there are also women like me, who are kind-hearted, don’t love money, only love people… Secretary Winslow, don’t be discouraged. Let me check my Story when I get back to see if there’s someone suitable for Secretary Winslow.”

Paige Desmond’s gaze swept over the two faces; she felt today was a mess. Her motive was to pair them up, so she found an excuse to call Tessa over, but who knew…

“Hey…”

“Sister, why are you sighing? You’re divorced, right? Let me introduce someone for you. I have a cousin uncle, he’s really nice and super handsome, just returned from studying in Brevon, why don’t you guys meet?”

“Cousin uncle? How old is he?” James Winslow asked.

“He’s of higher status. Although he’s a cousin uncle, he’s only five years older than me. My cousin uncle studied himself silly, he’s in his thirties and still not married, my aunt’s going crazy with worry…”

James Winslow glanced at the naïve Tessa and interrupted her, “Tessa, please check the kiln temperature for me.”

“Secretary Winslow, you’re really good at ordering people around.” Tessa complained but went anyway.

James Winslow said, “Tessa, once she gets familiar with people, she speaks without restraint, don’t take it to heart.”

Paige Desmond said, “That cousin uncle sounds pretty good, just don’t know if he would mind me having two kids.”

James Winslow looked at Paige Desmond’s two children and said, “Why would he? If I had these two kids, I’d chuckle secretly.”

Tessa came out, overhearing the remark, and said, “That’s easy, just chase the sister and it’s done.”

“…”

“What about it? Should I help you chase?”

James Winslow blushed a little, then said seriously, “Secretary Harrington, this kind of thing isn’t something to joke about.”

Tessa said, “I’m not joking. Don’t you think you two are quite suitable for each other? You share similar interests, and having some pottery when you’re free… I don’t have the patience to do this anyway…”

Paige Desmond glanced at James Winslow’s dim expression, hinting, “Unfortunately, Secretary Winslow has a special someone.”

Tessa asked, “What? Who?”

James Winslow suddenly said, “Secretary Harrington, didn’t you say you were going to watch a movie with your boyfriend? It’s almost time. Brookley Road is jammed, if you’re late, you’ll miss it.”

“Oh, if you hadn’t reminded me, I would’ve forgotten.” Tessa glanced at the time, put on her down jacket, put on a scarf and hat, and hurriedly prepared to leave.

“Dylan, Erya, I’m leaving first, I’ll come play with you guys next time.” She said, then left in a hurry.