Reborn Young Miss: Phoenix Burning Red-Chapter 224: Mr. Qin Is My Husband (2)

Once Adrienne finished her work at Purple Cloud, it was her turn to accompany her husband to the Huayi branch in Nanchuan. It wasn’t the first time she’d been there, as she had once visited the place with Gavin a year ago to discuss her investment projects. Although she owned a small shoe line, most of Adrienne’s income came from her investments.

"How come I don’t see Uncle Shark accompanying you anymore? Did you let him off?" Lennox asked as they sat inside the car that would bring them to Huayi. This was his first time visiting Nanchuan, and he wanted to see how the city had flourished for the past three years.

Nanchuan’s skyscrapers seem to grow out of the ground like thousand-year-old oaks, towering into the sky and reaching for the clouds. At the center of the city was a high-rise building that looked like a golden pagoda. The streets are endless streams of cars and buses; there is an untamed feeling there as if no one owns the city.

The city was bustling with activity, with cars honking and people on the street. The vibrant colors of billboards and neon signs illuminated the bustling streets, creating a mesmerizing spectacle that captured the essence of Nanchuan’s energy and vitality. In Lennox’s opinion, Nanchuan looked more populated and busier than Changshi.

"Why would I do that?" Adrienne looked at ease in her seat next to her husband. "He’s a valuable person to keep. Uncle Shark is looking after Mom as we speak. I cannot trust anyone else to guard her like he does. Plus, he has been useful in helping me with my investment decisions. I value his expertise and opinion."

"Oh?" Lennox hummed, "I would have never thought you held such respect for a notorious loan shark like him. Your brother and I used to wonder why you insisted on keeping Uncle Shark around, but I see he has some use for you. Aren’t you afraid that someone would bribe him to betray you? You should know your Jiang family wouldn’t easily give up on harming you."

Since the Jiang family’s last attempt to harm his wife, Lennox could barely contain his anger whenever his in-laws were mentioned before him.

Adrienne shook her head. People might not understand why she trusted Uncle Shark, as he had such a bad reputation as a loan shark, but she knew that beneath his tough exterior, he had always been loyal to her. No matter what life she lived, Adrienne knew she could rely on Uncle Shark for help.

She had seen firsthand how he protected her interests and ensured her safety whenever he was around. Additionally, Uncle Shark was not someone who would readily accept bribes; one of the reasons she admired him so much was his integrity. Uncle Shark despised people who betrayed loved ones and friends for financial gain because he had once experienced betrayal by a person he trusted the most.

"Uncle Shark would rather murder that person than betray me." She responded. "No one could give him the same benefits and advantages I could, so there’s no reason to doubt his loyalty."

Lennox nodded in understanding. Given his reckless and crass nature, Uncle Shark could not get employment from wealthy families. Uncle Shark doesn’t mince his words when he speaks and only shows his respect and loyalty towards Adrienne. Irina and the others reported that the man was quite protective of Adrienne, causing him to beat anyone who would dare speak ill of her in his presence.

Lennox couldn’t help but admire Uncle Shark’s unwavering loyalty and dedication to Adrienne. It was clear that he would go to great lengths to ensure her safety and reputation, even if it meant resorting to violence. Despite his rough exterior, Uncle Shark’s actions spoke volumes about his genuine care for Adrienne.

"Why are you asking me this? You aren’t planning to suggest getting rid of him, right?" Adrienne narrowed her eyes in suspicion. Lennox surely had something in mind when asking her about Uncle Shark. He wasn’t someone who would do something without a reason. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Not because they were married didn’t mean she would allow Lennox to interfere with her decisions and try to take control of her life. Since her rebirth, Adrienne had always been fiercely independent and would not allow anyone, not even her own husband, to manipulate her. She valued her independence and would not tolerate any attempts to undermine it.

"Of course not," Lennox grumbled, feeling aggrieved that his wife misunderstood his question. "I was just curious because I haven’t seen him since I returned."

Since they were separated for three years, there were many things Lennox wanted to know about his wife. He wanted to understand the people and relationships that had become important to her during their time apart. Uncle Shark was one of those unknowns, and Lennox’s curiosity stemmed from a genuine desire to reconnect with Adrienne and understand her better.

Adrienne’s expression finally calmed down. "Anyway, when are the children arriving? Do you still plan to live at Jinxiu Garden? Did the doctors give Noah permission for long travels?"

She heard her husband sigh dejectedly. Adrienne knew it had been hard for Lennox to look after his siblings while recovering from his past injuries. While it was true that he could hire the best nannies to look after them, Adrienne knew her husband didn’t fully trust other people regarding her and his siblings’ safety. Lennox must have ensured everything was prepared before his departure.

"I could only leave first because Liam had returned from training camp. He promised to look after the kids until their school year ended. Sam and Noah insisted we get married as soon as I arrived." Lennox answered, knowing his private time with his wife was bound to end once his siblings returned from abroad.

Lennox had always been responsible, taking on the role of protector for his siblings. He understood the importance of ensuring their safety and wanted to make sure everything was in order before he left.