Go Back and I Rule There novel Chapter 182

At the banquet, Warner was constantly on his phone.

This caught Mr. Martinez's attention, as he knew the young man never had a habit of carrying his phone with him.

“What business could be so important to you?” Mr. Martinez asked with a raised eyebrow.

Warner smiled elegantly. “It's not business, it's a friend.”

As he spoke, he unlocked his screen, and his expression suddenly deepened.

His long fingers twitched slightly, and for a moment, his usually calm demeanor showed a hint of a ripple.

The SanctusVIPTurner: “I already sent it.”

A reply came back quickly.

“I didn't get it. It probably got lost when my account was banned. Resend it.”

Resend it?

Warner slowly rubbed his thumb over the phone's casing, not replying immediately.

He could still remember the stifling feeling he'd had after sending the photo earlier.

Warner's gaze drifted to the side of the chessboard, and he seemed to zone out.

Mr. Martinez, seeing this, grew even more curious and was about to ask more questions.

Just then, a soft, coquettish voice came from the side. “Grandpa, why didn't you tell me you were coming to The Guild of Pax?”

It was Nicola, dressed in a long white gauze dress, looking innocent and romantic. She feigned surprise upon entering. “Warner is here too?”

Warner's expression was distant. He didn't acknowledge her familiar tone, instead rising politely. “Mr. Martinez, I have something to attend to, if you'll excuse me.”

Mr. Martinez didn't try to keep him. “Go on. Just don't forget what you promised me.”

After all, her grandfather usually doted on her.

Fortunately, she hadn't said anything.

As Nicola felt a wave of relief, she also felt a pang of jealousy. “Grandpa, you have such a high opinion of her. I haven't seen you in so long, and you haven't praised me at all.”

“That girl is just naturally likable,” Mr. Martinez laughed heartily. “You, you're certainly clever, but you still have a ways to go compared to her. You'll understand once you get to know her better. Nicola, you must always remember, there will always be someone better than you. Don't look down on those from humble beginnings. It's often from such families that true talent emerges.”

Nicola forced a smile and said, “Yes.”

Her hand, resting at her side, had its nails digging into her palm.

What was wrong with her grandfather, comparing her to a village girl?

Whatever, that village girl would be exposed soon enough…