Chapter 81: Surprised? Unexpected? Did you ever think I’d be coming too?

This sudden turn of events shocked everyone present.

Robert instantly flung open the window, then leaped out. As he jumped, an inexplicable feeling of lightness washed over his entire body.

But before he could even rejoice, his body suddenly stiffened.

He immediately felt a thick and powerful hand seize his arm from above.

Then, under his stunned gaze, Alexander hoisted him back up through the window.

Alexander took a breath and looked at the dazed Robert, flashing a row of pearly white teeth that gleamed with a "ding." He laughed and asked, "Surprised? Unexpected? Did you ever think I’d be coming too?"

Robert collapsed on the spot.

"Why is it you again!" He slumped to the ground, tears rolling down his cheeks as he wailed, "Why can’t I ever get away from you..."

Alexander arched an eyebrow and said, "Why are you so pessimistic? This just shows that we’re fated to be together! Besides, you’re my good friend; we can look out for each other in the Amazon!"

Robert looked up blankly and murmured, "Alexander, I want to go home... please have pity on me."

Alexander smiled benevolently and said, "With me around, everywhere is your home!"

Robert pointed at him, trembling, and stammered, "I, I... you..."

Those around them all wore astonished expressions.

"What’s wrong with Robert? Why did he suddenly have an emotional breakdown?"

Alexander patted Robert’s shoulder and said resignedly, "Don’t be alarmed, everyone. He always gets overwhelmed with emotion when he sees me, so he tends to do some inexplicable things. But I’m used to it, and you should be too."

The crowd looked at Robert’s forlorn, stupefied expression and swallowed hard.

But no matter how they looked at him, he didn’t seem even a little bit excited!Are you two really good friends?

The High Priest nearby sensed that something was amiss and was about to speak.

Alexander turned to him, looking concerned, and said:

"High Priest, please make sure to provide my friend with some nutritional supplements in the future, and treat him well! Look at what he’s become – he’s clearly lacking in nourishment and exercise. As his master, you must take better care of him. If money is an issue, just ask me!"

The High Priest felt quite perplexed, looking at Alexander’s concerned and caring expression. The words he had been about to say were swallowed back down.

Perhaps, this was just the unique way these two interacted with each other?

Sigh, growing old, it’s really hard to understand the ways people socialize these days.

Laura stared at Alexander excitedly, smiling as she said, "I really didn’t expect that you would be coming too."

Alexander glanced at her and smiled, "Mr. Louis invited me. This time, I’ll be going to the Amazon with all of you."

Louis looked at them in astonishment and asked, "You all know each other?"

Alexander naturally patted the stiff Robert and laughed, "Know each other? Of course! This is my good friend Robert, and our friendship is incredibly deep!"

Alexander then pointed to Laura beside him and smiled, "She’s my... well, she’s the temple’s holy maiden, and we’ve met before."

Laura’s face turned slightly red, and she lowered her head, seemingly lost in thought. She genuinely hoped to make her relationship with Alexander public, but feared that it might lead to punishment. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Louis’s face showed shock once again, exclaiming, "So that’s how it is?"

No wonder Alexander had not joined their supernatural association; his relationship with the temple was actually this close!

"Alright! Weren’t you all in a meeting? Continue, continue!"

Alexander waved his hand and cheerfully pulled over a chair, saying, "Please, everyone, make yourselves comfortable. Just think of this place as your own home."

The group looked somewhat confused. Why did it feel like they were guests here?

This wasn’t right; those weren’t words that Alexander should be saying!

However, the next second, Alexander nonchalantly said, "Oh, don’t mind it too much. This building was acquired by one of my companies not long ago, so feel free to make yourselves at home."

The temple had also sent another elder-level figure this time, and her name was Jennifer.

Jennifer’s eyes were fixed on Alexander, her gaze shifting continuously between him, Laura, and the dazed Robert. Even now, she hadn’t figured out exactly how Alexander knew Robert and Laura!

But it was clear that the relationship between the three of them was somewhat delicate. As an elder of the temple, she was very averse to the idea of temple members having more contact with outsiders.

So Jennifer clenched her fist, turning her head to look at the High Priest, feeling that some things might be better said in advance.

If Alexander was also going to the Amazon, it certainly wasn’t a good idea since no one knew where he stood.

Jennifer frowned, saying, "High Priest, I don’t know what the situation is between him and Robert, but with our mission this time..."

But she hadn’t finished speaking when her expression froze.

The High Priest, sitting opposite Alexander, was continually smiling at him, looking as if he wanted to please him.

High Priest... Is that expression really okay?

Then she heard the two of them whispering.

The High Priest asked, puzzled, "Alexander, I didn’t expect you to be going to the Amazon with us this time. You haven’t really joined the Supernatural Association, have you?"

Alexander shook his head, smiling, "How could that be? You invited me first; if I were to join anything, it would be your temple first!"

The High Priest sighed in relief, dispelling his worries and brightening up. He winked at Alexander, saying, "I like people like you the most. Whenever you want to join our temple, just let me know. Our doors are always open to you!"

Alexander glanced at Jennifer across from him, looking puzzled, and whispered, "Is that woman also a member of your temple?"

The High Priest put on a knowing expression, smiling mysteriously, "She’s one of our temple’s elders. Why? Have you taken a liking to her? Let me tell you a secret: in our temple, apart from Laura, whose status is special and can’t be taken away, any other woman you fancy can be taken home directly, whether as a wife or a lover. It’s no problem at all."

Alexander shook his head, chuckling in disbelief, "No, how could that be? I’m not into older women, and besides, I already have a woman I love."

The High Priest’s eyes brightened as he suddenly understood, "It’s not Laura you like, is it? You are truly extraordinary! Impressive! Impressive! I admire you!"

Alexander looked confused, "Didn’t you say that Laura’s status is special, and I can’t take her away?"

The High Priest replied nonchalantly, "You don’t have to worry about that. I can pretend I didn’t see anything. If you come to the temple, I can even arrange a secret room for the two of you. It’s exceptionally private, no matter how loud it gets inside, no one will hear anything from the outside.

And besides, I’ve taken a appreciate to you! Just relax! If anyone gives you trouble, just tell me, and I’ll set them straight!"

Alexander was moved, "High Priest, you are indeed generous! Someday I must treat you to a massage!"

"Sure! Do you want me to recommend a place? The beauties there are incredibly sexy! Especially their legs and breasts, all absolutely beautiful!"

"..."

Though Alexander and the High Priest spoke in hushed tones, in the silent conference room, everyone could hear their conversation.

An awkward atmosphere quickly spread, and Jennifer’s face turned red with anger, her eyes ablaze.

How could she have imagined that not only was the temple’s holy maiden bewitched by this man, but even the usually reputable High Priest had consorted with this scoundrel!

What on earth was happening? High Priest, where do you stand? And I’m right here; don’t treat me like I’m invisible when you talk about me!

Louis was incredibly uncomfortable, constantly wiping cold sweat.

Can you please keep your voices down? We’re in a meeting!

Alexander, you are my special guest! Even if you have a good relationship with him, don’t carry on chatting without restraint in front of me! It’s making me lose face!

Robert, meanwhile, remained in a dazed state throughout.

Louis coughed awkwardly, "Well, indeed, it takes someone capable to take on this responsibility. If Robert really wants the position of commander, I can give it to him."

Robert turned his head, muttering in a self-contained way, "No, I want to go home..."

Seeing Robert’s state, Louis said awkwardly, "Well then... okay, since Robert won’t speak up, I’ll act as the commander for now. Does anyone have any objections?"

He glanced at everyone. Jennifer was sitting there angrily, clearly not hearing him.

Alexander, Laura, and the High Priest were laughing and chatting, obviously not hearing him either.

Robert was in a withdrawn state.

The triplet sisters’ eyes were all on Alexander and Laura’s conversation, especially when they faintly heard words like "dual cultivation" and "pleasure." They felt an inexplicable thrill and clearly didn’t hear what Louis was saying either.

Louis subconsciously wiped the sweat from his forehead.

If this team goes to the Amazon, why do I feel like something is bound to go wrong?

There’s no cohesion at all! Will a team like this really be okay? This is tough! So tough!