Ice and Fire

Chapter 41 Worry In The Heart (Part Two)

The butler stood by and watched Andrew's contemplative expression. He pondered on it for a while

and finally gathered the courage to ask, "Sir, what's bothering you?"

Hearing the question, Andrew knew that the butler had noticed something was wrong. Andrew did not

hide anything and said, "Do you think that the love between Jackson and Sally He was the only reason

for her to come back?"

The butler mulled this over, and then he shook his head, "I don't think that's the only reason."

His reply intrigued Andrew. The butler had a keen observation, which was as good as his. The butler

must have his own reasons for saying this.

Andrew looked at the butler, encouraging him to go on.

"Sir, don't you think Sally He knew that Jackson was married? Even the soldiers on our borders have

heard the news about Jackson's marriage. Sally He also must have heard the news, because the place

she was hiding in was connected to the army, " the butler analyzed.

"Do you mean, " Andrew looked at the butler, "Sally He has come back for other reasons?"

The butler nodded, "Indeed. But I cannot guess what those other reasons are."

Andrew was also lost in thought. He now worried about Jackson's safety. Andrew looked on his dear

grandson to be as important as his own life. If anyone dared to hurt his dear grandson, no matter what

happened, he would ensure that things did not end well for that person.

The butler noticed the Master's silence and continued, "The He family cut off its connections with other

families after that event. Even those who are left here, are in hiding. Therefore, it's not easy to

investigate the truth now."

Recollecting what had happened in the past, Andrew regretted his actions, "Alas, if I had known what

would happen now, I would not have helped Sally He back then just to satisfy Jackson."

"But Jackson did really love Sally He at that time. Master, you also know that if we had not done

according to his wishes, he would certainly have done something more horrible. He is a stubborn

person, " said the butler.

Andrew shook his head in despair.

All of a sudden, Andrew thought of something and asked, "By the way, what were you saying about

Stephen An the last time?"

The butler quickly replied, "Stephen An has lived in the city for a long time. You may be surprised about

his power in the city."

"Go on, " said Andrew, watching the butler.

"Stephen An owns nearly all the city's entertainment clubs. According to rumors, he has more and

more subordinates now. What's more, " the butler paused before he went on, "his relation with

Jackson's wife, Mrs. Cherry, seems rather unusual."

"What?" Andrew frowned, "Why does he have any relationship with Cherry?"

"I don't really know. My investigator said Stephen An really cared for Mrs. Shen. Besides, Stephen An

quarreled with Jackson over Mrs. Cherry in the bar, " the butler revealed all he knew.

"Does he like Cherry?" Andrew realized that things were more complicated than he thought. He only

worried about the safety of his dear grandson because of the presence of Sally He. Now it seemed that

Stephen An was also a threat in addition to Sally He.

The butler did not directly reply to his question, "Master, you know, the event with the He family also

took a toll on An's family. We helped the He family, so An's family was severely hurt, several times

more than they expected. I guess Stephen An will surely take revenge on Jackson for that." The butler

was quiet sure about his theory. "Stephen An is very likely to get close to Mrs.Shen just to take

revenge. If he wants to threaten Jackson, the only person he can do it through is Mrs. Shen. He

certainly cannot do it through you."

Andrew thought that what the butler had said was reasonable.

"Should I deal with Stephen An?" Andrew's eyes were dangerous.

"Master, you don't need to, " the butler stopped him.

Andrew was confused. He looked at the butler.

The butler continued, "Derek also know what happened at that time, apart from Jackson, Stephen An All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

and Sally He. John Ye might know a bit, as well. Derek will not stand by if anything happens to

Jackson. You know Derek better than anyone else, for we have known him since he was a child. That

means Stephen An and Sally He are not as dangerous as we think."

Andrew nodded, "Indeed. I am much relieved that Derek is standing by Jackson's side."

"Right. So now we'd better observe what will happen. It's for Mrs. Shen that Jackson got hurt this time,

" said the butler.

"I can handle Sally He if she tries to harm Jackson again, " Andrew paused for a second, "but I am

afraid that someone else is hiding behind Sally He."

Hearing his word, the butler shivered.

Andrew held his crutch and walked towards the window. He looked at the sky outside the window, with

sadness and depression in his heart.

"Our family has accumulated too many old scores. But no matter what happens, I will protect my

grandson. I can't let Jackson's parents down."

Andrew's words echoed in the room.