Chapter 702

Those around who had previously cursed Evelyn Ross now hung their heads.

Elder Benjamin Wright patted her shoulder.

"Little friend, thank you for your defense last time."

Evelyn lowered her gaze.

"No need to thank me. It was the right thing to do."

Director Marcus Wright beside them immediately spoke up.

"Yes, First Senior Sister, we should be thanking you! Otherwise, we would have truly committed a grave mistake!"

The Elder was so advanced in years. If he had really been punished, it was uncertain whether he would have survived.

Evelyn had saved the Elder's life.

Director Wright looked at her with earnest eyes, about to express more gratitude, but Evelyn spoke first.

"Here, the ones most deserving of everyone's respect are Elder Wright and Professor Nathaniel Wright. I only did a small thing. Please don't confuse the primary with the secondary."

She took a step back, wanting to return the glory to them.

But Director Wright spoke up first.

"First Senior Sister, there's no need for modesty. I, Marcus Wright, am truly in awe of you!"

He performed a traditional martial arts salute with clasped fists.

"From now on, everyone in the Special Operations Division will follow you and heed your commands!"

Evelyn immediately waved her hand.

"That's really not necessary..."

Elder Benjamin Wright laughed.

"Before, the Cortez Sect Leader couldn't find a suitable disciple. I was worried the Cortez Sect would have to be inherited by that boy Ethan Valentine. I never expected he would dig up such an excellent disciple... Little friend, don't feel apprehensive. The Special Operations Division originally belongs to both the Cortez Sect and us. The person in charge of the Cortez Sect holds the same position within our department. It's only right that this kid Marcus Wright follows your commands from now on!"

Evelyn paused, then sighed after a moment.

"Alright."

Professor Nathaniel Wright then looked at Alexander Vance.

"Mr. Vance, we also owe our safe evacuation and return to our homeland to you this time."

Alexander nodded.

"It was nothing."

He was always terse and aloof with others.

Professor Wright, recognizing his personality, said no more. He smiled and looked at Elder Benjamin Wright.

"Old Benjamin, shall we have a drink tonight?"

"Good!"

The octogenarian Elder Wright, trembling slightly, leaned on his cane and walked forward to stand before Professor Wright. He smiled.

"With you back, a wish of mine is fulfilled. Little Nathaniel, from now on, work hard for the nation's research and development. Don't let my bearing this blame for you be in vain!"

Professor Wright's eyes reddened.

"I will."

He smiled.

"You always told me the roast duck in New York is delicious. It's been twenty years since I returned. Shall we go eat it tonight?"

"Sure. And have a couple of drinks. I've prepared good wine there, just for hosting you."

After saying this, Elder Wright looked at Evelyn.

"Little friend, will you join us?"

Evelyn smiled.

"You two should enjoy your reunion dinner. I won't intrude."

Elder Wright nodded. Supported by Grace Lorenz, he walked out with Professor Wright.

After a few steps, he suddenly looked at Grace.

"Grace, Grandpa is sorry to you and your parents, for making them bear this blame these past few days."

Grace wiped her tears.

"Grandpa, don't say that. Having you is our honor! I'm proud to have a grandfather like you!"

"Good, good child!"

Elder Wright wiped her tears.

"Your father originally planned to stay in the Special Operations Division back then. I handed the department over to Director Wright. I don't know if he resents me for it..."

Grace shook her head.

"The burden the Special Operations Division has to bear is too heavy. Dad has the most easygoing personality. He has never resented you."

"That's good."

Elder Wright continued walking out. After a few more steps, he suddenly looked at Grace again.

"Having Evelyn as a friend is a lifetime of luck for you, Grace. From now on, be well. Don't quarrel with her anymore."

Grace was stunned, her eyes slightly reddening.

"Grandpa, you knew?"

She had once quarreled with Evelyn at school. Her personality had become depressed during that time. After coming to New York, her grandfather had noticed.

She had told him her feelings. She thought at the time she had mentioned Evelyn Ross's name, but now it was Grace Valentine. She didn't think he would recognize it, but he actually knew.

Elder Wright smiled.

"You, with your cold exterior, don't have many friends. That you stood up for her so fiercely back then shows she wasn't just an ordinary friend."

Then he looked at Evelyn again.

"Miss Ross, please look after our Grace from now on. She's stubborn."

Evelyn smiled.

"I will."

Elder Wright looked at Professor Wright again. He suddenly stopped, trembling as he grasped Professor Wright's hand.

"Little Nathaniel, there's something I probably need to apologize to you for."

Professor Wright was taken aback.

"Elder, what is it?"

Elder Wright smiled.

"I'm afraid... I might not be able to... accompany you... for that roast duck."

As the words fell, the octogenarian Elder suddenly closed his eyes. His entire body collapsed forward!

"Grandpa!!"

"Elder!"