The Heiress's Return: From Zen to Zenith-Chapter 1041

Chapter 1041: 485 Identity_2 Chapter 1041: 485 Identity_2 The guard glanced at him, and Keanu Ledger felt as if the man’s piercing gaze was cutting through him like two steel blades, straight to his heart.

He was scared witless, wanting nothing more than to run away.

Just then, the guard’s earpiece received a message, and he instinctively straightened, “Roger that, message received.”

The guard, with a stern face, said, “Mr.

Ledger, please step out of the vehicle and cooperate with the inspection.

You will only be allowed to proceed after passing the inspection.”

Keanu Ledger obediently got out of the car, hands over his head in a guilty stance as the guard patted him down, even scanning him with a device, not missing even the soles of his shoes.

The lighter in his pocket, some toothpicks he had swiped from a hotpot restaurant at lunch, and even his mobile phone were all taken away.

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Keanu Ledger said, “My phone…I need it for work.”

“Don’t worry, sir.

We’ll return it to you shortly after inspection.

We won’t invade your privacy, so there’s no need to worry.”

After the device detected no threats or hidden explosives, they returned his phone to Keanu Ledger.

But the lighter and toothpicks were kept for safekeeping, only to be returned when he left.

He was also not allowed to drive in.

A guard led him inside on foot.

Keanu Ledger had always thought that Anton Cook was just a rich heir, but seeing all this made him realize, it wasn’t that simple.

The guard led him in.

High walls surrounded them, obstructing all views.

After about five minutes, a mansion appeared in sight, with an elderly person waiting at the entrance, dressed in a grey robe, slim and carrying an aura of experienced calm.

“Mr.

Cook, I’ve brought him here.”

The old man nodded and smiled, “Well done.”

The other instantly waved off the appreciation respectfully.

After the guard left, the old man looked at Keanu Ledger and made a welcome gesture, “Mr.

Ledger, please come in.

The young master has been waiting.”

Keanu Ledger quickly wiped the sweat off his forehead and cautiously said, “I…I am honored.”

Standing at the threshold, he was torn between stepping in with his right foot or his left.

The elderly man was patient, calmly waiting.

In the corner of his eye, Keanu Ledger noticed a red lantern hanging under the eave.

The character for ‘Cook’ was written on it in the stunning brushwork of the Dragon and Phoenix Dance style, shimmering in the night, ready to soar into the sky any moment.

In the moment of Fortune Soul, Keanu Ledger suddenly realized something, swaying.

He quickly steadied himself by grabbing onto the door frame, barely avoiding a fall.

“Mr.

Ledger, please be careful.” The old man helped him and spoke softly.

Keanu Ledger steadied his mind and stepped over the threshold.

The courtyard was clean, not too big.

Some vegetables grew on the left, and on the right were probably once flowers, but it was not the season for them to sprout.

A white swing swayed softly in the night breeze.

The yard was tidy and warm.

The mansion still retained its last-century style, simple and vintage, reflecting the good taste of the owner in every corner.

Just then, a commotion of an arriving car could be heard outside the door.

The old man behind instantly pulled him aside, whispering, “The young master is back.”

Keanu Ledger’s head dropped to his chest and he began to shake nervously.

The first thing that was pushed in was a wheelchair inhabited by an old man.

Keanu Ledger dared not look up, his hands clenched tightly at his sides.

“Great grandfather!” A little girl ran down from upstairs and jumped into the old man’s arms.

The old man held the girl, chuckling, “Missed your great grandfather, did you?”

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The little girl nodded frantically, “Of course, great grandfather.

Uncle also came back.”

The old man snorted, “He remembers to come back?”

“Oh great grandfather, don’t be mad at uncle.

He knows he was wrong, please forgive him.”

The old man slapped his wheelchair’s armrest, “Where is he, bring him out!”

Keanu Ledger trembled instinctively.

The old man squinted, looking as if he had just noticed Keanu Ledger.

His face instantly changed, and he asked with an amiable smile, “We have a guest at home.”

The old man replied, “Sir, this is Mr.

Ledger, young master’s…manager.

He’s come to discuss some important matters with the young master.”

The elder snorted, “Important matters?

What important matters could he have?

Playing around in the entertainment circle?”

“Great grandfather, that’s discriminatory.

Uncle is not just playing around, and besides, there can be elites in every field.

Are you looking down on people in the entertainment industry?” The little girl fired back maturely, completely unlike her age group.

Keanu Ledger thought, this little girl is incredibly eloquent.

The old man raised an eyebrow, reached out and pinched the little girl’s cheek, “Among us, you are the sharpest mouth.

Alright, great grandfather admits defeat.”