“Master Caron, my business is quite substantial, but I also have a dependable management team. Even if I don’t return to the company for a year or so, everything will be fine. I believe it’s best for me to practice independently first and see how far I can go.”

“Master Caron, I also need to hire bodyguards. I would appreciate it if you could introduce me to a few young men who possess good character and skills to serve as my bodyguards. Their benefits will be comparable to those of regular white-collar workers in my company. Rest assured, I won’t treat them poorly.”

Kiera mentioned that the Caron family Martial Arts Gym not only trains students in martial arts to enhance their physical strength but also focuses on their personal development. Should any students misuse martial arts to bully others or engage in illegal activities, the Caron family would promptly intervene. After addressing such behavior, they would sever ties with those individuals, ensuring that such social miscreants could no longer claim affiliation with the Caron family Martial Arts Gym.

Julian was entirely confident in the individuals recommended by Master Caron. However, if he were to use someone from Master Caron’s network, he needed to maintain his facade and follow Zachary’s approach. Not entirely, as he didn’t feign poverty, but he refrained from revealing to Kiera that he was the young master of the Bucham family.

Mr. Caron said, “Julian, since you’ve made your decision, let’s give it a shot. It’s getting dark, and you’ve traveled a long way, so let’s take a break for now. Tomorrow, I’ll show you around our martial arts gym. You can experience the rigors of martial arts practice before making a final decision.”

They would also need to assess Julian’s character. When children join the martial arts gym, they are young enough to be molded effectively, which helps them form a proper outlook on life. However, Julian was already in his thirties, a successful middle-aged individual and a business tycoon who had encountered many types of people.

His heart, once pure, had long been stained by the colorful influences of society. Who could say if Julian still possessed his conscience? To what degree did his moral compass remain intact? Mr. Caron would permit Julian to pay for entry into the pavilion to practice martial arts only after conducting an inspection.

Julian could not afford to tarnish the esteemed reputation of the Caron family martial arts.

Master Caron said, “I came here primarily to visit you and also to express my gratitude to Ms. Caron. That night, if it weren’t for her timely intervention, I would have faced not only robbery but also kidnapping and extortion. Mr. Caron, I have one more matter to discuss with you.” Mr. Caron replied gently, “Julian, please go ahead.”

Julian continued, “In two days, the wealthiest man in Wiltspoon, Young Master York, will be holding a wedding ceremony. I have developed a friendship with Young Master York, having discussed business several times and collaborated on various projects. Thus, I will be his best man at the wedding. Ms. Caron seems quite interested in the affairs of Young Master York and Young Mistress York, so I would like to invite her to accompany me to the wedding. It would not only satisfy her curiosity but also serve as a way for me to repay Ms. Caron for saving my life. While in Wiltspoon, Ms. Caron mentioned wanting to send the children back home for fear of worrying their parents. However, I know she genuinely wishes to attend Young Master York’s wedding. Therefore, I took this opportunity to visit and bring Ms. Caron back to Wiltspoon. After the wedding, I will return with her to continue my martial arts training.”

Master Caron:

Kiera enjoyed gossip, and whenever she felt bored, she would read short dramas and follow novels, many of which were adaptations of each other. Her love for the short plays often led her to explore the original novels. After reading numerous stories, she became fascinated by the male and female protagonists. Upon discovering that such characters existed in real life, she felt a strong desire to meet them—much like the excitement of celebrity fandom.