Chapter 1224: 1226: Flooded Dragon King’s Temple

"Is there someone you know here?"Andrew looked at her deeply and frowned with slight displeasure.

If he wasn’t mistaken, Shirley’s expression wasn’t a simple one.

Upon hearing this, Shirley froze.

"I..."

How was she supposed to tell Andrew?

She suddenly felt a bit scared, worried that if she told Andrew the person she had been yearning for was here, he might take her away.

She...

Hesitated.

And just sat there.

"Shirley."

Andrew leaned closer, a mix of unwillingness and sadness in his eyes.

"Five hundred million!"

Suddenly, Andrew directly placed a bid, with the clear intention of securing the pendant.

The room erupted in shock; no one expected anyone to be so extravagant.

Almost instinctively, many people turned to look, and among them was Alan Morgan.

In the vast crowd, it was as if that woman, with her unique radiance, could be easily spotted no matter where she stood.

Alan’s gaze was entirely fixed on Shirley.

She looked thinner.

Thin to the point of being distressing, and her complexion wasn’t good, despite the makeup.

Almost sensing Alan’s gaze, Shirley also looked over.

In an instant, her eyes welled up with tears.

Shirley!

Alan immediately walked over, fearful that what he saw was an illusion.

For so many nights, he had imagined this scene.

In the sea of people, she suddenly appeared, quietly waiting for his arrival.

But those were dreams, illusions.

This moment, however, was so real.

Someone thought to be lost to the vast ocean suddenly appearing here, how could he not be excited?

In no time, he was standing in front of Shirley.

"Shirley!"

He didn’t even know what emotion fueled his call.

"Yes."

Shirley stood up, unsure of how to face him.

Beside them, Andrew frowned, not expecting Shirley to know Alan.

"Alan, long time no see."

Why was it that at first sight, his eyes focused only on the woman?

Only now did Alan notice that the person sitting next to Shirley was Andrew.

"Andrew?"

Alan was stunned, unable to immediately process it.

He knew Andrew had returned, but he hadn’t expected him to attend such a boring auction.

Meanwhile, Shirley was somewhat petrified.

What was the situation?

These two knew each other?

And it seemed they got along quite well.

Oh my God!

If she had known earlier, she would have mentioned Alan’s name at the very start, and she might have returned to Capital Town already.

After going round and round in circles, it all seemed a bit absurd.

"Bro, it seems like you’re doing well in Capital Town."

After so many years, a little change was unavoidable.

"You too."

Alan spoke, then continued to focus on Shirley.

"How come you’re with him?"

Alan directed this question to Shirley.

"I..."

Shirley bit her lip, about to speak, but Andrew interrupted her.

"A while ago, I intercepted a ship at sea and happened to rescue her, so this time I’ve accompanying her back to have a look around."

Andrew chuckled, not intending to delve into their relationship.

"So you were the one who intercepted the ship. No wonder I couldn’t find out no matter how much I investigated."

Alan laughed a bit despite himself, it was like a dragon’s cave flooded unexpectedly.