294: Chapter 4, The Pot Comes From the Sky_3 294: Chapter 4, The Pot Comes From the Sky_3 “I took it upon myself to arrange for them to stay in a separate annex of the Manor House,” said the old steward, his expression complicated.
Even the way he looked at Hudson had changed.
It was like he was worried about knowing a secret he shouldn’t.
“What special guest?”
Hudson asked, completely puzzled.
Reviewing his own deeds, although he couldn’t claim to be entirely upright, overall he was still worthy of his noble title.
All those he associated with were other nobles.
While their power may vary, there were definitely no hidden threats in terms of their identity.
“My Lord, you had better go and see for yourself.
They have already come to our door, we can’t just ignore them,” the old steward said with a worried expression.
At this explanation, Hudson almost dropped his teacup.
“They come to our door?” “Ignoring them?” He didn’t understand any of it.
He behaved appropriately, conducted himself honorably, and didn’t do anything guilty!
Could it be a problem left behind by the original Lord?
But that didn’t make sense either!
Prior to his crossing over, the original Lord was just a child, who, even if malice was intended, was powerless.
Without dwelling too much on it, he went straight to the annex.
Upon seeing the visitor, Hudson’s face turned green.
“Miss Isabel, what are you trying to do?
Who allowed you to stay here?”
It wasn’t that Hudson lacked manners, it was just that the identity of the person before him was much too special.
When they were in the Capital, there were rumors circulating about a special relationship between the two of them.
Now that Isabel had appeared in the Mountain Domain, even if Hudson were to jump into the Lancang River, he could not clear his name.
Being an engaged noble, having affair before the marriage could be taken as a sign of disrespect by his fiancée’s family, indicating a lack of sincerity.
Even with a clear explanation, it would be difficult to quell the issue once the nobility’s honor was involved.
“Viscount Hudson, so quickly forgetful?
I am here at your invitation, remember how you treated me at the banquet…”
The whiny voice that rang out made Hudson’s face darken even more, he immediately dismissed his subordinates to leave.
“Enough, stop the drama, I wouldn’t dare to invite someone as important as you.
No matter who you are, don’t forget who’s territory this is, Miss Isabel!”
Enough with the pretending!
Outside, he would be conscious of his own image and not dare to do anything to her.
But here in his own domain, everything is different.
If she couldn’t provide a reasonable explanation, Hudson had no intention of letting this troublemaker leave.
A beautiful woman, especially a famous one, was bound to cause him significant trouble.
Perhaps sensing the murderous intent in Hudson’s eyes, Isabel’s face changed.
She had long wanted to give up on this damn mission, but the Mysterious organization behind her would not allow it.
She owed her current status and position to the heavy support from the Mysterious organization.
Had it not been for their support, she might have ended up as the plaything of a powerful figure.
But there’s no such thing as a free lunch.
Enjoying the benefits of joining the Mysterious organization naturally came with a price.
Usually, the tasks were small and easy to accomplish, and she didn’t think much of them.
But this time was different.
The target was the famous Blood Moon Horn.
No one who had that artifact would easily give it up.
“Viscount Hudson, don’t be so serious, I mean you no harm.
To be honest with you, a Mysterious organization has received news that the Blood Moon Horn is in your possession.
As a weak woman, I was unlucky enough to accept this mission.
Unlike you men, I don’t like fighting and killing, so, I came over to negotiate with you, to see if we could arrange to have you give up the Blood Moon Horn.”
While speaking, Isabel tried to close the distance between them, watching Hudson’s reaction.
“Miss Isabel, I’m sorry to disappoint you, but I don’t have the Blood Moon Horn.
Instead of discussing the Blood Moon Horn, let’s talk about some romance.”
While speaking, Hudson moved closer, as if he really wanted to talk about love.
Inwardly, he started cursing.
Even though he had been very careful, apparently some news had still leaked out.
The uncertainty now was whether the other party just suspected him or was really sure that the Blood Moon Horn was in his hands.
Although the soft fragrance reached his arms, before he could enjoy it, Isabel broke free again.
Not even Hudson, the senior knight, could stop her.
“It seems that Miss Isabel is quite skilled.
It looks like I won’t be able to enjoy this blessing,” Hudson spread his hands and laughed.
Truthfully, if she was an ordinary singer, he might have quietly taken her into his room.
But a beautiful woman with an unknown status and strong power, his rationality told him it was better to avoid getting involved.
“Maybe not, this is the Mountain Domain.
In your territory, I have no choice but to obey you,” Isabel returned to her charming demeanor after regaining her composure.
Now that her abilities had been exposed, her experience told her that she needed to use her most advantageous weapon to make a safe retreat.
“Really?
Miss Isabel, it’s great that you understand, the best thing indeed.
It’s a wonderful time…”
Before Hudson could finish his flirtatious speech, Isabel again interrupted:
“Viscount Hudson, the Blood Moon Horn, although it has a big name, it serves no substantive purpose to you.
Instead of keeping this hot potato, you might as well name a price, and see if we can reach an agreement.
Once I have completed this task, I can leave the Mysterious organization, and then we can…”
Faced with Isabel’s temptation, Hudson turned up his nose.
If she really wanted to have something with him, she wouldn’t have resisted so fiercely just now, she even exposed her strength without thinking.
If he just gave the Blood Moon Horn away that easily, then he would be the real fool.
Even if he could get the beauty, it would be a terrible loss.
The value of the Blood Moon Horn could buy the entire Scarlet Moon.
The rejection was simple, the real problem was that the other party seemed to be sure that the Blood Moon Horn was in his hands.
“The Blood Moon Horn is not in the Mountain Domain, I suppose Miss Isabel and her people have searched.
If it were simply a matter of waiting for my return, you wouldn’t risk ruining your reputation by pretending to be my mistress.
But if the price is right, I wouldn’t mind acting as a middleman and helping you contact the real owner.
Of course, regardless of whether the transaction is successful or not, my fee is indispensable.”
As he spoke, Hudson gazed at Isabel with feigned infatuation, as if he were truly smitten, and his restless hands once again reached out towards her.
Unlike before, Isabel who was now focused on the Blood Moon Horn, didn’t dodge Hudson’s advances immediately.
Instead, she asked seductively:
“Who has it?”