Mrs. and Mr. Smith

Chapter 319: 319: Facing Duane Taylor_l

Finally, the vehicle stopped at the entrance of the villa.

The two bodyguards at the door quickly stepped forward and opened the car doors for Ethan Smith and Emily Taylor.

Ethan Smith glanced at the two bodyguards and couldn’t help but be shocked.

The strength of these two bodyguards was probably on par with Cato Cain!

“So this is what it’s like to be in a big family, ” Ethan murmured, slightly frowning.

He tried to extend his divine sense to feel the presence of any experts within the Taylor family’s estate.

Soon, Ethan sensed several formidable auras.

These auras came from different directions, but they could rush into the villa at the first moment when needed.

Such security measures made Ethan feel a lot of pressure.

“Let’s go,” Emily Taylor winked at Ethan Smith.

Ethan Smith stood at the door, looking a bit nervous.

Suppressing his excitement, he strode into the villa.

The first thing that caught his eye was a great hall.

This hall was decorated in an ancient style, full of wooden furniture.

Just picking up any one piece would reveal its high value.

“There aren’t many people at home right now; they’ve all gone to work,” Emily explained with a smile.

“By evening, everyone should be back.”

Ethan nodded his head. Apart from his nervousness, he also felt some anticipation in his heart.

Because he wanted to know what kind of people the descendants of the Taylor family were.

At this moment, an old man appeared on the second floor.

He looked down at Ethan Smith and Emily from above, speaking in a slightly cold tone, “Emily, bring him up.”

After dropping these words, Duane Taylor turned and left.

Such icy attitude bewildered Ethan, but he had long suspected that the Taylor family members’ attitude would be this way, so he wasn’t overly shocked.

“My grandfather is a very nice person, don’t be afraid,” Emily reassured him with a wink.

Ethan gave a bitter smile, “Nice? He’s only nice to you, maybe not to others…”

Ethan had secretly looked up information on Duane Taylor, who was said to have a nickname in the Capital City: Emperor Taylor.

This title alone spoke to the admiration and fear the public held for him.

Following behind Emily, Ethan arrived at the upstairs floor.

The second floor had a completely different style of decoration. Compared to the coldness of the first floor, it looked much warmer.

At this moment, Duane Taylor was sitting on a sofa, staring at a chessboard.

Two servants attended to him, adding tea and pouring water.

Ethan Smith walked straight up to Duane Taylor and bowed, saying, “Nice to meet you, Mr. Mike Taylor.”

Mike Taylor didn’t say a word. It seemed that all his attention was on the chessboard.

Ethan gathered his courage and sat down opposite Mike Taylor, his eyes also falling on the board.

This action surprised Mike Taylor, but he still remained silent.

As both men continued to stare at the chessboard, Emily didn’t say a word either.

The atmosphere was a bit heavy, as if the air was about to solidify.

At this moment, Ethan made the first move, breaking the impasse.

He picked up a chess piece and placed it on the board.

This action not only shocked Mike Taylor but also surprised Emily.

Was the Ethan before her the same Ethan who had been timid and restrained six months ago?

The servants nearby felt even more terrified.

At this point, Duane Taylor finally looked up at Ethan.

Although his face was cold, there was a hint of relief in his heart:This kid, he’s really got guts!

Duane Taylor slowly raised his hand and likewise picked up a chess piece and placed it down.

Ethan Smith stroked his chin, staring at the chessboard for a long time before once again raising a piece and placing it down.

No one expected that their first encounter would be in the form of a chess game!

The game lasted a full hour.

Duane Taylor became more and more excited as he played, almost completely immersed in the game.

Duane Taylor’s pieces cornered Ethan Smith, leaving him with nowhere to place his next move.

The difference in skill between the two was like night and day.

In the end, Duane Taylor secured victory with a single piece.

“Hahaha!” Duane Taylor couldn’t help but stroke his beard and laugh heartily. Ethan Smith sighed, “Mr. Taylor, your chess skills are truly impeccable.”

Unknowingly, the distance between the two seemed to have closed significantly.

Even Emily Taylor silently approved of this situation.

However, at this moment, Duane Taylor’s face turned cold again.

His face could hardly reveal any emotion.

His imposing demeanor without anger exuded immense pressure!

The temperament of a superior was undoubtedly displayed at this moment.

It would be a lie to say he wasn’t nervous, but Ethan Smith didn’t show any intention of retreating.

He raised his head to face Mr. Taylor directly, his eyes neither humble nor arrogant, neither joyful nor sad.

Mr. Taylor coldly looked at Ethan Smith and stroked his beard, ‘What qualifications do you have to marry my granddaughter?”

Ethan Smith answered politely, “Because I love her, and she loves me.”

Mr. Taylor scoffed, “Love? How much is love worth? Do you know how many people in the Capital City are pursuing my granddaughter?”

“Whether for family background or wealth, which one of them isn’t stronger than you?”

Ethan Smith spoke calmly, “You’re right, I have no family background, no wealth, and compared to the Taylor family, I indeed have no advantage.”

“But that’s only for now. Who can say for sure about the future?”

Mr. Taylor scoffed, “The future( It takes several generations tor an aristocratic family to decline, and it also takes several generations for one to rise!” “With nothing to your name, what can you offer about the future?”

Mr. Taylor’s arguments were reasonable and could not be countered. But Ethan Smith didn’t show any signs of panic. Sometimes, sincerity is the most precious quality when facing superiors.

Ethan Smith looked at Emily Taylor, his eyes filled with indescribable love.

“If Emily had not appeared, I might have lived an ordinary life.”

“Working, having children, growing old slowly, living an unremarkable life, everything would be a shrouded in darkness.”

“But Miss Taylor’s presence made me realize that in this world, there is light and she is my light.”

At this point, Ethan Smith paused, stared seriously at Duane Taylor, and said, “Mr. Taylor, to you, I may be worthless now, but no matter how much you try to stop me, I will unswervingly pursue Miss Taylor, whether you agree or not.” When these words were spoken, Mr. Taylor slammed the table and stood up!

He said coldly, “You’re declaring war on me? Ethan Smith, don’t use your insignificant achievements as your capital!”

“Let me tell you, from the moment you stepped into the Taylor family, I could make you lose your future forever!”

As soon as he finished speaking, Ethan Smith felt several strong auras approaching him.

Duane Taylor’s murderous spirit was extremely clear!

Ethan Smith knitted his eyebrows tightly, mobilized his inner energy, and prepared to use Shrinking Ground Into an Inch to escape at any moment. “Mr. Taylor, I’m sorry, but I can’t die before I marry Miss Taylor.” Ethan Smith stood up, clearly prepared to escape.

“You think you can escape?” Duane Taylor said coldly.

The oppressive auras from all directions made it almost impossible for Ethan Smith to move! Even Shrinking Ground Into an Inch seemed impossible to execute!

This caused Ethan Smith to feel a bit panicky. Without Shrinking Ground Into an Inch, he might really die here today!

“Alright, Grandpa, stop scaring him!” At this moment, Emily Taylor spoke up in a coquettish tone..