In the afternoon, Amayah stepped out of a small bakery when she noticed a crowd gathered nearby. She tried to peek through the crowd to see what was going on. Just then, she heard two bystanders nearby talking. "Wow, so cool! Do you know that's a limited edition Mercedes Benz?"
"Ya, do you know whose car it could be?"
That's when she understood what was going on.
In the next second, a group of bodyguards in black surrounded the car and controlled the mob. It was done so quickly and meticulously that she was in awe.
After the crowd started to disperse from around the car, she finally saw a shiny, expensive black car. Even though she didn't know much about expensive cars, just a look at that car and she could tell it was an extremely rare model. Just as she was about to walk off, the car's door opened and an old man in a suit stepped out of the car.
Everyone remaining was anticipating who the old man was here for, including Amayah. The old man wandered his eyes around the remaining people, locking in on the direction of Amayah Young. As he started walking forward in her direction, she thought that the person he was looking for was behind her and that he would walk past her.
But just as he reached her, he stopped, and with him, her heartbeat also stopped. He looked directly into her eyes and politely spoke, "Our old master would like to have a word with you, Ms. Young. Please follow me."
Even though his words sounded like a polite request, the aura that this man gave off was quite strong. Working alongside his old master for so long, Assistant Jin's personality has also been cultivated as such.
Looking around, Amayah confirmed that he was talking to her, plus he also used her name, so she was sure there was no confusion here.
She wanted to deny it since she didn't even know who he was, but she was unable to form any words in front of his powerful aura and also due to…
She averted her gaze to the muscular bodyguard behind Assistant Jin and gulped. She knew if she were to deny it, they could also subdue her by force, which she was very scared of. Just a look at those muscular men and she could think what would come of her if that were to happen.
She just nodded with reluctance, and after getting her approval, Assistant Jin gestured for her to follow him.
He led her to the black Mercedes and opened the door for her, signaling for her to get in. She followed and got into the car.
…
Inside the car, the temperature was colder than outside. The car was spacious and luxurious from the inside. Even the seat she was sitting on was soft and comfortable.
Just as she was observing the car, she noticed another present in the back seat with her. On the other corner of the seat, there was a well-dressed old man.
When he turned around, she saw his face and instantly recognized that he was the same old man who she had saved that night in the accident. When she saw him again today, she somewhat felt guilty for not staying with him that day until his family came, so she asked him first.
"Nice to meet you, sir. I'm Amayah Young. How are you feeling now? How are your injuries recovering?"
That look of guilt did not miss Old Master Emerson's keen eyes. He looked at her for a few more seconds before opening his mouth and saying, "Young lady, thank you for asking. I'm feeling much better now."
"I'm glad to hear that, sir. Please do tell me if I could be of any help in the investigation of the accident. I'd be happy to help."
"Young lady today, I'm not here to ask for your help in the investigation but to thank you for saving my life that day."
Hearing this Amayah shook her head saying, "There is no need to thank me sir, it was what I should do as a good human being."
"There aren't many young and polite people like you in this world who help others without expecting anything in return, and that is why I should reward you for your goodwill. I've heard that you are struggling financially to pay for your college expenses, so I would like to help you."
Hearing him ask her about her financial struggles, she was at first shocked to know how this old man knew about her personal matters. But then, thinking over it, it was no wonder that a wealthy man like him could easily conduct a background check on anyone before approaching them. Upon concluding this, she replied politely, "There is really no need for that, sir. As you said, I helped you without the thought of getting anything in return, and I'd feel ashamed of myself if I accepted anything in return for the help that I gave on my own volition."
"I recognize that you are a proud young lady, which is why I am not providing you with a free gift. I'd like to make you an offer."
Hearing this, Amayah asked in return, "An offer?"
She was perplexed as to what kind of offer this old man could make to a young and simple girl like her. She assumed that he was here because he wanted to ask her some questions about the accident, but she didn't accept that he was here to reward her and that it was also such a mysterious and strange reward.
"Yes, an offer to marry my grandson."
A/N: Check out the image of the Mercedes Benz that Old Master Emerson came in in the comment section below!