Chapter 1197: Chapter 1197: Do You Dare Steal Someone the Shaw Family Has Their Eyes On?

The meal was full of undercurrents, but fortunately, Drake Howard managed to lighten the mood, so it wasn’t awkward.

After the meal, the issue of where Leah should sleep arose, leading to a stalemate.

"I’ve already called back to the Shaw Mansion, and asked Mrs. Zhao to prepare a room for you," Richard Shaw said, standing under the streetlight in front of the restaurant, his tea-colored eyes gazing at her. He spoke softly, standing in front of a transparent floor-to-ceiling window, behind him a splendid crystal chandelier was brilliantly reflected off the glass, making him even more remarkable.

"It’s not proper for Leah to live at the Major General Shaw’s place without a proper status, it wouldn’t be good for her reputation, plus Miss Delphine has a property in the Imperial City, and Leah’s luggage is already there," Hawk Howard said lightly, his attitude somewhat firm, unlike his previous silent watchfulness.

He had never forced Leah, his kindness to her had always been willingly given without asking for anything in return, but Richard Shaw’s behavior disgusted him somewhat, abandoning her like an old shoe back then, and now treating her like a treasure.

After the two men finished speaking, they looked at Leah, who had arrived in Hawk Howard’s car. Upon leaving the restaurant, she saw the Aston Martin and the black Hummer parked in front, her smile faltering as she helplessly looked at Alaric Howard.

Alaric Howard laughed, "Why are you looking at me? You can live wherever you want."

"My luggage is all at Delphine’s little villa, and I have to look after her house, so I’ll go stay there." Leah said, noticing Richard Shaw’s face fell slightly.

"I’ll drive you over," the man said, his handsome face showing a trace of loss, his voice low, "I’ll drive you over and then return to the Shaw Mansion."

Leah had already refused him once, and hearing his words, she nodded, waved with a smile toward Hawk Howard, saying, "Then you guys take your time going home, I’ll hitch a ride with Richard Shaw."

"Alright, alright, Miss Leah, take care," Alaric Howard said mischievously, fearing his fourth brother would try to snatch her away, constantly paying attention to Hawk Howard’s movements.

Hawk Howard only nodded faintly, watching her get into the black Hummer, which quickly merged into the traffic and disappeared from sight, only then did he retract his gaze.

Drake Howard had a stomach full of questions to ask, "You left the Imperial City for the United States eight years ago, and last year you quit your job in the United States and went to Switzerland, all for her?"

During the years Hawk Howard returned to the Imperial City, the old lady was indescribably happy, eager to find him a marriage partner, hoping he would settle down in the Imperial City. But after the incident with Crystal Landon, he suddenly left the Imperial City and never returned for seven years.

The matter between Hawk Howard and Crystal Landon was only realized by the old lady after he left, when she asked the sixth brother. It was kept so secret that no one knew he actually liked Richard Shaw’s wife.

Hawk Howard nodded, looking at the bustling scene before him, he spoke lightly, "Seeing her gives a feeling of warmth and freedom."

He lost his father in childhood, his mother remarried; he was born into a noble family, with high status, living a carefree life, but the loneliness and coldness inside was something money and status couldn’t fill.

Drake Howard was choked by his calm demeanor, saying, "But she is Richard Shaw’s wife. I don’t even want to know who Leah is, but the Shaw Family’s chosen one, are you going to steal her away?"

"The choice has always been in Leah’s hands," Hawk Howard said, his eyes downcast, "Moreover, not all feelings given require a return; if she’s doing well, that’s all that matters."

"It’s good that you think this way. It’s not that I don’t want to help you, but old Shaw has an obsession with his ex-wife, his mind isn’t quite right. Let’s go home, I’ll drive you back." Alaric Howard said, wiping sweat from his forehead, fortunately, it seemed like Leah was closer to Richard Shaw. If she chose their fourth brother, it would simply be sparking a war between the Shaw and Howard families, too frightening. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Leah got into the Hummer and noticed his guards weren’t present, driving alone, she couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow and ask, "Why didn’t you bring a single guard?"

"Just out for a meal with friends," Richard Shaw got into the car, reaching out to touch the little face he longed for day and night, with a deep, joyful smile, "And you didn’t bring a bodyguard, Leah Squire, you’ve got some guts."

"I’m just a small citizen, why would I bring a bodyguard?" Leah smiled, pursing her lips, immediately teased by him, she called out softly and sweetly, "Richard Shaw, you scoundrel."

The man focused on driving, still feeling the smooth touch of her skin on his lips, asked casually, "How did I act unruly with you, hmm?"

Leah almost got caught in his trap, noticing the previously reserved and awkward man was becoming increasingly forward with her, though there was some sweetness, it wasn’t quite fun anymore, as he grew more clever, how could she play tricks on him?

Richard Shaw did not take her directly home, instead passing by a Walmar supermarket, parking the car, and taking her for a supermarket stroll.

The man was unwilling to admit he was gathering every moment to be sweet with her, wanting to do things like ordinary couples, doing things not done before.

Leah didn’t shop at supermarkets often, in Nanyang everything was delivered, in the Imperial City she preferred clicking on her phone, nearby supermarkets directly delivered to her door, no need to drive out, get stuck in traffic for two hours to the supermarket, shop for an hour, and then get stuck for another two hours going back.

However, being taken to shop at the supermarket by Major General Shaw was somewhat of a novelty.

Walmar had few people in the evening, everyone was used to using the supermarket app, leaving physical stores rather empty.

The handsome, solemn man went to push a cart, his tea-colored eyes deeply gazing at her, speaking softly, "Delphine’s house must lack fresh food, let’s take some back tonight, I’ll come to cook for you tomorrow."

Leah’s eyes brightened, she nodded, Richard Shaw had come on lately, certainly being yelled at by Griffith Squire had opened his eyes.

"Alright, I’ll reluctantly eat your cooking," she curved her beautiful peach blossom eyes, reaching out to hug his arm, the man lowered his eyes at her little action, curved his lips, his whole face softened.

The two went straight to the fresh food section, picking out various fruits, then buying fresh seafood, and finally visiting the seasoning aisle. Different dishes require different seasonings, Richard Shaw wasn’t sure if Delphine Carter’s place had the seasonings he needed, so he simply bought everything important.

Richard Shaw’s cooking skills were limited to Chinese cuisine, even during those years in Switzerland, he cooked Chinese food, ultimately from the Military District, patriotic!

"You line up first, I’ll get some milk," Leah looked back, feeling as if a gaze had been watching her, and squinting, she smiled at Richard Shaw, "I’ll be right back."

She went to the freezer section, through the glass cabinet, looking at the unfamiliar woman who was following her. That woman wearing a uniform, sneaking behind, her face vaguely showed a bit of elegance. Leah suddenly turned back, only catching a hurriedly departing silhouette.