LORD CHESTER COMES BACK

At the scene, only a few people knew James Garner’s true background. The vast majority thought James Garner was just another wealthy young master of the capital, coming from a well-off family. His family background didn’t seem special. But those who truly understood James Garner knew – this man was like a god! James Garner’s existence no longer just represented a certain family or power. Seeing James Garner raise a toast in his direction, even the “Gate God” of the capital Kim Woolf felt his mood instantly reach an apex! For a moment, he even forgot about the death of his own son Faye Woolf. Under the eyes of the crowd, Kim Woolf quickly walked onto the stage and came before James Garner. He bowed to James Garner and respectfully said, “Mr. Garner!”

This caused an uproar in the venue! Everyone’s eyes widened in shock. No one expected the “Gate God” of the capital, Kim Woolf, to bow and pay respects to an unknown young man in such an important occasion. Just who was this youth in a tailcoat?

Before the crowd could recover from their shock, an even more shocking scene occurred. The young woman beside Kim Woolf, Ira, the daughter of the previous Supreme Lord of Cradleland and princess of Cradleland, immediately came forward upon seeing James Garner. Disregarding her earlier aloof expression, she knelt before James Garner! In front of everyone, she lowered her head and kissed his shoe tips. Then she looked up with a sweet smile and said, “Mr. Garner!”This belongs to NôvelDrama.Org.

The crowd was stunned once again! The Cradleland princess knelt and lowered her head to kiss James Garner’s feet? What was going on? Just who was this young man to receive such treatment?

Yet James Garner himself remained expressionless, a gentle smile still on his face, as if accepting the respects of Kim Woolf and Ira was only natural. He casually gestured at his wine glass, pointed at Ira’s forehead, and calmly said, “Rise.”

Ira did not get up. Like a loyal follower, she gazed at James Garner with palms together and sweetly said, “Ira thanks Mr. Garner for his blessing!”

James Garner smiled and handed his wine glass to Kim Woolf bowing beside him. Kim Woolf accepted it reverently. “I thank Mr. Garner for this fine wine!”

James Garner just smiled and ignored them, heading towards a seat at the edge of the stage. Kim Woolf immediately followed with lowered head, while Ira remained kneeling, crawling after James Garner until he was seated. Only then did she change position, lying at James Garner’s feet like a human lioness.

This scene left everyone present dumbfounded and guessing – just who was this young man for the Cradleland princess to humble herself so before him?

Meanwhile, at the end of the red carpet where vehicles were arriving in sequence, Jun Chester sat in the backseat of a business car, gazing through the window at the stage area of the venue, specifically at James Garner. Beside him, Lyvia was also looking at James Garner and couldn’t help asking, “Who is he? Why is the Cradleland princess treating him like the Cradleland king?”

Also present with Jun Chester and Lyvia were Marietta Stewart, Bruce Wells, and Lyvia’s best friend Mackie Paliwal. Hearing Lyvia’s question, Mackie also glanced curiously at the stage and noticed James Garner. A look of astonishment crossed her pretty face. “Mr. Garner?”

Jun Chester and Lyvia looked at her. “Mr. Garner?”

Mackie explained, “That’s the young man in tailcoat on stage. His name is James Garner, he’s the boss of our company. But he rarely shows up, I’ve only seen him once. But… why is he here too?”

Jun Chester raised his brows. “I see, so he is James Garner.”

Lyvia looked at Jun Chester in puzzlement. “You know him?”

Jun Chester smiled. “Hugh Garner said the one I must be most careful of in the capital is this James Garner.”

Lyvia’s expression became serious. “Could he be from the Garner family too?”

Sitting in front driving them, Marietta Stewart suddenly spoke up. “He is, but not the one you know – he’s from the Garner Stonehouse!”

Lyvia was confused. “Garner Stonehouse?”

Jun Chester glanced at Marietta Stewart. “You know James Garner?”

Marietta Stewart shook her head. “I don’t know him, but I’ve heard of him. He never takes action himself, yet even Margaret Lovall is wary of him!”

Jun Chester narrowed his eyes with a faint smile. “Interesting.”

Marietta Stewart cautioned, “Still, better be careful! Anyone involved with Margaret Lovall is no good news!”

Just as Marietta Stewart was about to say more, a harsh honking suddenly sounded behind their car. Marietta looked back to see a burgundy Rolls Royce. The scar-faced young driver was leaning out, madly honking while yelling at the Alston family security maintaining order.

“What’s with this junk blocking the road?”

“Get them out of the way! If you ruin my father’s plans tonight, you’re all finished!”

The shouter was Talon Garner, Winston Garner’s son. William Garner and Winston Garner were also in the Rolls Royce. They had murder and arson on their minds tonight. Although William and Winston had lost their powers in the city, Talon with his cultivated skills was different. That’s why William dared claim earlier that fortune was with them tonight – he was relying on his nephew Talon!

Hearing Talon’s shouts, Jun Chester also glanced back. Seeing Talon’s face, he froze briefly as he was reminded of someone – Winston Garner! Talon’s visage was the spitting image of the weasel-faced Winston.

The Alston family security maintaining order nearby had already jogged over after hearing Talon Garner. Seeing the Rolls Royce driver was Talon Garner, their expressions changed drastically. Noticing Winston Garner sitting in the backseat made them even more panicked!

It was well known that in the capital’s entertainment circle, Diego Woods was usually respected. Yet unbeknownst to most, 80% of Woods Entertainment’s shares were actually controlled by Winston Garner! In other words, although plain looking, Winston Garner was the real entertainment mogul of the capital!

Most importantly, Diego Woods had repeatedly reminded them to be extra careful in welcoming Winston Garner tonight. Thus, the Alston security had specially arranged for Winston Garner’s vehicle to make a grand finale entrance, an honor not even given to the capital “Gate God” Kim Woolf. This showed how important a partner Winston Garner was to Diego Woods.

Moreover, it wasn’t just Winston and Talon Garner in the Rolls Royce. There were two others – Winston’s brother William Garner, and top actress Atta Easley! Many reporters had come to Cradleland Club tonight anticipating Atta Easley’s arrival. Who could’ve expected Master Winston to bring even a star like Atta Easley as his female companion? This proved the rumors were true about Winston controlling 80% of Woods Group shares. More importantly, Master Winston also had standing in the international entertainment industry.

Considering all this, the Alston security quickly surrounded Jun Chester’s domestic business car. They couldn’t believe this junk had dared block Master Winston and Atta Easley’s vehicle. Simply asking for death!

Just then, as the Alston men closed in, Jun Chester stuck his head out and glanced back again. Winston Garner in the Rolls’ backseat also popped his head out. Their eyes met. Jun Chester only quirked a brow, while Winston Garner goggled as if seeing a ghost. Almost reflexively, he yelled at Talon, “Get out! Our boss is here!”

Talon jerked in shock at Winston’s shout, mind thrown into chaos. Get out? Our boss? What was going on? Had his dad Winston gone mad?

Just then, William Garner in the front passenger seat also recognized Jun Chester. But unlike Winston’s panic, he directly got out of the car, ran over, and knelt by the door on Jun Chester’s right, respectfully addressing him, “Master!”

Seeing this, Talon’s eyeballs nearly popped out. Although Winston’s son, Talon’s martial skills were taught by Uncle William, who was like a father to him. Yet now, Uncle William was kneeling to a man and calling him Master!? Could the person in that car be… Jun Chester?

As Talon wondered this, Winston also hurriedly alighted and knelt by Jun Chester like William. Top actress Atta Easley got out as well and knelt on Jun Chester’s right. After all, though a famous actress, Atta was an Eastern Orthodoxy member. She had once served the Orthodoxy leader’s daughter Isa and knew too well Jun Chester’s terror. Even her mistress Isa was but a maid before Jun Chester! As Isa’s maid, she felt honored to be able to see and kneel before Jun Chester now.

Meanwhile, the reporters present were on standby, anticipating Atta Easley’s appearance. The local celebrities were also waiting to glimpse Atta in person. Yet now, as soon as Atta emerged… she knelt? Along with entertainment mogul Master Winston! Master Winston, the biggest backer in current celebs’ eyes, even above Diego Woods! Yet now, even he knelt? And his brother William Garner too, who though a traitor, was someone even local nobles didn’t dare offend in recent years, also knelt? Just who was in that business car?

Just then, James Garner sitting far at the red carpet’s end glanced over with a smile, looking towards Jun Chester’s position. As he plucked a grape from a fruit platter and ate it, he softly said, “He’s here.”

In the business car, Jun Chester also stated, “Yes, he’s here. Leave this place if you don’t want to die.”