Chapter 1168: Chapter 1168: A Man Travels Thousands of Miles for Her, His Shoulders Covered in Snow

Leah grew more and more upset the more she thought about it. She had just returned, and her luggage wasn’t even packed. Now, she could leave just by pulling her suitcase along.

She got up to wash and change clothes, booked a plane ticket, asked Hawk Howard to take her to the airport, and then gave Delphine a call.

After boarding, her mood calmed down, though she didn’t intend to let this matter pass so easily.

When Leah dragged her suitcase to Delphine’s residence, it was already noon the next day. It had been a long time since the two had met, and they felt quite sentimental. Searching for Griffith Squire had been exhausting; now, seeing Delphine was somewhat comforting. After some conversation, she took a nap due to travel fatigue.

When she woke up, it was already dusk. The room was quiet, and outside, thick snow continued to fall. The sight was all white with snow everywhere, a layer of snow settled on the old-style, raven-colored street lamps, and sharp-roofed small villas stood amid the snow, adding a unique charm to the snowy scenery.

Leah came downstairs and saw the man who had followed her from Switzerland standing outside the door, talking to Delphine.

Perhaps he had rushed over from afar; the man’s handsome and resolute face showed signs of impatience and fatigue. Who knew how long he had been waiting outside, with snow covering his shoulders? His amber eyes looked at her from afar, and he sighed a little with relief.

Leah sneered quietly, not wanting to engage with him. When she had opened her phone earlier, it was filled with messages from Richard Shaw. She glanced through them, understanding a bit about Luna Lawrence’s situation. Knowing she had gone insane years ago and was now suddenly missing, Shuangzi would call Richard Shaw, adding to the unease Leah felt.

Thinking about how easily they got together, she had no demands of him. He probably cherished his beloved ’white moonlight’ who had gone mad and just stuck around because she resembled his ex-wife.

His romantic history was indeed rich, but she couldn’t avoid him even if she couldn’t compare. She wasn’t head over heels in love; it wasn’t as if she couldn’t live without him.

Before long, Ignatius Leclair came by with Benjamin Leclair, as if they had arranged it beforehand.

Both men squeezed into the door, bringing along a pair of adorable twin siblings. Leah was seeing Benjamin Leclair for the first time and felt this little girl was overwhelmingly cute, just like Ignatius Leclair, very cunning. Indeed, people raised kids like themselves.

After dinner, Leah and Delphine took the two cute kids for a bath, changed them into matching adorable pajamas, and after telling them a bedtime story, only then was there time for some conversation.

Delphine saw Ignatius Leclair and Richard Shaw, two men, sitting in the first-floor living room drinking, so she decided not to bother them. She pulled Leah back to the room, showing a small, smiling face, and lightly asked, "Are the bed sheets and duvet comfortable to sleep on?"

Long before Delphine bought this small villa, she had reserved a room specifically for Leah, arranging everything according to Leah’s preferences. The sheets and duvet were bought ahead, so Leah could move in as soon as she returned.

"Quite nice." Leah looked at the room bursting with girlish charm and smiled, pulling her close. "Really, as I get older, I’ve grown more fond of girlish things. The pink and soft decor makes me feel just like when I was studying before."

Delphine laughed too; who wasn’t? The two had known each other for almost ten years. From the youthful past, coming all this way felt almost dreamlike.

"I heard you encountered an accident while filming, saved by Ignatius Leclair? Delphine, what’s Ignatius Leclair’s deal? It was him who divorced, yet he sticks around with a kid?" Leah pulled open the curtains, dragged her to sit by the floor-to-ceiling window, watched the snowy scene outside, and scoffed.

"No matter what he thinks, now the only thing between him and me is the two kids. Don’t worry, I won’t be foolish like I was before. But concerning you and Richard Shaw, what’s going on? Why did you come back suddenly, and Major General Shaw was quite disheveled when he followed?"

Leah pouted and lazily remarked, "Cold war, see how it goes. If it’s not suitable, then break up."

She hadn’t spoken a single word to Richard Shaw; that man only watched her with those deep eyes, making Leah even more upset. He wouldn’t explain or coax; if they really get together, wouldn’t it be frustrating? Perhaps he didn’t truly care about her.

"This time I’ve come back intending not to return for a while. Finding Griffith Squire is a long-term affair. If you are staying in the Imperial City, I’ll also stay there for now, and not return to the South Seas." Leah said.

Delphine felt a shadow in her heart due to old events in the South Seas, and nodded, saying, "Then stay with me. Nicholas and I living alone are a bit scary."

Besides, recently Ignatius Leclair seemed to be acting erratically, frequently appearing before her. Delphine was aware of how obsessive this man could be, leaving her feeling unsettled.

"Don’t worry, I’ll send people to the Imperial City; Ignatius Leclair wouldn’t dare do anything to you," Leah said, thinking of how she spent these years partly tangled in finding Griffith Squire and partly in Richard Shaw’s sweet traps. She felt remorseful; she hadn’t accomplished anything legitimate.

In the past, Griffith Squire never allowed Leah to engage in any bloody matters, so under her brother’s protection, Leah became a pampered young lady. Fortunately, Cornelius Turner had followed Griffith Squire for many years and grew to handle things independently. Griffith Squire’s influence persisted, and the Golden Triangle’s situation wasn’t too difficult.

"Brother Cornelius, send some people to the Imperial City. I’ll be staying there for a while," Leah thought for a moment and called Cornelius Turner.

Cornelius was shocked and glanced at Griffith Squire, who was discussing agreement terms with government representatives.

Griffith Squire narrowed his eyes, watching the government representatives bargain all afternoon, raising his hand impatiently to signal them to be quiet.

Cornelius put on speakerphone and softly asked, "Has the young lady encountered any trouble? Do I need to visit the Imperial City?"

"No need, just send some people here, for household protection," Leah’s bright and carefree voice resonated.

Listening to his sister’s voice, Griffith Squire’s peach blossom eyes showed a trace of a smile. Feeling inexplicably pleased, even looking at the government people, he found them a bit more agreeable, nodding toward Cornelius.

Cornelius quickly said, "Okay, I’ll arrange people to head to the Imperial City today."

Cornelius hung up. The government representatives, seeing the meeting abruptly interrupted and noticing Griffith Squire unusually sporting a sinister smile, grew alarmed. It’s said this man enjoys using charmingly evil smiles to confuse enemies before a massacre. Was Griffith Squire angry?

The government representative broke into a cold sweat, realizing their demands were indeed excessive and soon agreed to the proposals, setting some detailed terms and hurriedly left to report back.

Cornelius, after a single phone call finished, saw the government representatives, initially relentless, suddenly agree to the detailed terms, shocked beyond belief.

"Cornelius, handle the follow-up matters with these people. I’ll take others to the Imperial City." Griffith Squire’s handsome, sinister face showed a smile, indicating it was time to visit the Imperial City.