Substitute Marriage: Reborn As The Top Big-Shot
/ Substitute Marriage: Reborn As The Top Big-Shot Chapter 1697
Chapter 1697: 413: It seems like an old friend has arrived Chapter 1697: 413: It seems like an old friend has arrived The elder lifted his gaze towards Barton Turner, a complex expression in his eyes.
A moment.
He gave a sigh.
“Grandpa, what's wrong?” Barton asked.
The elder shook his head, “It's nothing. I just thought of some past events.”
A moment, the elder continued, “Barton, remember this. True feelings are the most meaningless things in this world, and you must never give your heart to anyone at any time.”
One can only ensure one's loyalty to oneself.
Sometimes, the more you give.
The more you lose.
Wise people never leave their happiness in someone else's hands.
Barton nodded.
Grandpa has been bitten by a snake once and is scared of a rope for ten years!
It was because of her betrayal that Grandpa became like this.
The elder continued, “Not even with Hale Bennett.”
Hale Bennett.
Barton's fiance.
Upon hearing this, Barton was startled.
Without waiting for Barton to speak, the elder added, “Hale, he looks reticent and unambitious. But in truth, he has always held back from you. You don't know the complete him.
“In that case,” Barton lifted his gaze to the elder, “why did you insist on arranging our engagement?”
The elder's face, full of wrinkles, was filled with sorrow, “Because all men in this world are the same. Since their nature is identical, then I must choose the best one for you!”
A mysterious look flashed in Barton's downcast eyes. After wrestling with her thoughts for a long time, she decided to voice her opinion, “I think Hale is different from the others.”
“Wise men,” the elder stared fixedly at Barton and said slowly, “do not fall in love.”
Fools willingly degrade themselves.
From the moment one believes in love, one is destined to be deceived eight hundred times.
“You're too rational. No matter what level of civilization the cosmos reaches, love is an indispensable part of human life. Without love, there is no family, and only when millions of small families come together, can a nation emerge.”
Hearing this, the elder's face showed helplessness, and he laughed as he shook his head.
“You're still too young.”
Tales of romance and beauty exist only in poetry.
In the distance, there's only survival and life.
The elder went on, “Barton, remember. In this world, there is never the most sincere love or friendship. Including family.”
“What about me and you?”
Barton challenged.
The elder narrowed his eyes, remaining silent.
Barton had already seen the answer on the elder's face.
She was his biological granddaughter and remarkably capable, so Grandpa was willing to nurture her, to dote on her.
But once her abilities faded.
Grandpa would abandon her and start training a new successor.
Although she already knew the answer in her heart, Barton still felt a trace of reluctance and continued, “Grandpa, you're unwilling to face reality! You and I will always be blood-related, grandparent and grandchild. As for her, she's just an abandoned child you picked up from the roadside. It's logical that she would betray you!”
Grandpa, having experienced betrayal once, stopped believing in true feelings.
This was too paranoid.
And too autocratic.
The elder looked at Barton, “I'm teaching you how to live with all my life's experiences.”
This was also a warning to Barton not to take the wrong path in the future.
Barton wanted to say more, but the words stopped on her lips and she swallowed them.
The elder went on, “You just need to remember to keep a clear mind with everyone, that'll do.”
“And.”
After some thought, the elder continued, “You must keep the mission in mind. Your mission is to protect the homeland's peace, cleanse the cosmos, and complete the ultimate plan.”
Love, family, and friendship were not things Barton could possess.
“I understand.”
Barton nodded.
A moment, the elder coughed, “Alright, you can go now. I would like to be alone for a while.”
“Okay.”
Barton turned to leave.
She had taken a few steps when she seemed to remember something. She stopped, turned back, and asked, “Grandpa, when do you plan to return?”
“Tomorrow.”
“Understood,” Barton continued towards the door.
Just as she stepped outside, she saw a figure walking towards her.
The man was tall and long-legged, handsome and refined, the epitome of elegance.
And he was also the one Barton had long admired.
Being engaged to the man she had liked since childhood, Barton was happy.
However.
Even though they were engaged, they had always observed etiquette and never crossed the line.
They hadn't even held hands.
Partly because Hale Bennett was quite the gentleman and never wished to take advantage of a girl.
Chapter end
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