Love Began with the First Meeting novel Chapter 429

Staring at the night sky, he said, "Go tell Richie that I will join the long-term training of XK Intelligence Agency in Hell Forest in the spring."

After hearing Brian's instructions, Tony's face suddenly changed. Brian wanted to say something more but the driver cut in, "Mr. Brian Long…"

"You have no say in this," Brian said. He withdrew his gaze from the sky. His face remained sharp but emotionless, unlike before. The man now controlled his feelings and was back to his normal self. His eyes remained dark, having lost the glimmer that was once there. "I have made up my mind."

"But your injuries…" Tony protested. His tone clearly showed his concern for Brian.

"What could possibly hurt more than what I am feeling now?" Brian replied, his voice sounding so far away. It seemed as though he was directing the question at himself. As had been his way lately, his lips curved into a bitter smile. After a moment, he turned around and went back to the villa.

Tony watched Brian's retreating back, as his heart filled with heaviness. If Mr. Brian Long participated in the training at Hell Forest with his current state of mind, it was possible that things might not end well. The training would last more than two years, even five years or more. Was the hardship going to be worth it? Was all that for Molly?

"Brian must be desperate to get back into power as soon as possible, right?"

Tony was taken aback by the low voice that seemed to come out from nowhere. He turned to look at the direction where it came from and saw Eric. Eric's sudden appearance at the villa flustered the driver. For one, because he was unaware that Brian's brother had arrived at the villa, and second because Eric's statement baffled him. He also became frustrated with himself for not noticing the man's presence. Eric was considered a strong 'enemy' that you could not ignore.

"I have been here for a while now," Eric said, reading Tony's mind. "You have been so focused on Brian, so you didn't notice my arrival, Tony. But Brian knew I was here as soon as I arrived." He spoke without looking at Tony. But his eyes were trained on his brother, who had walked back to the villa and disappeared from his view. A playful smirk crossed his face. Then addressing no one in particular, he said, "Maybe, it is for the best. We all need a new beginning after all. Now we can all start again, fair and square. And suddenly, it doesn't feel too bad at all!"

After making the statement, there were mixed emotions in Eric's eyes. He smirked as he glanced at Tony. He didn't go to the villa as he intended to. There was no need because he already got what he wanted. He turned around to leave as if the only reason he came was to see Brian's attitude.

It was hard not to show confusion in the face of Eric's statements and behavior. In truth, Tony didn't understand what Mr. Brian Long and Mr. Eric Long had been fighting about all this time. Fortunately for him, he didn't have to try.

Eric went into his car. He had come to A City to spend New Year's Eve with Brian, who was alone. But now it appeared Brian didn't want any company at all. He wanted to be alone. And since Eric learned that his brother was starting to prepare, he thought it best to catch up with him.