My Wife is a Hidden Big Shot

Chapter 435 - 399: Rory, Welcome Home

The news released by the Kane Family stunned all the Great Families in Kingsford.

Entertainment gossip spread through Kingsford overnight like wildfire.

[SHOCKER! KINGSFORD’S NEWLY PROMINENT YOUNG MASTER KANE HAS HIS HEART SET ON THE SINCLAIR FAMILY’S ELDEST DAUGHTER!]

Arthur Lockwood, who loved scrolling through gossip, ran straight to Aurora Sinclair to ask, "What’s the deal with the Kane Family?"

Aurora Sinclair was a bit baffled herself. She shook her head. "I don’t know."

Beta Morgan had just finished gossiping with her about it, and before she could even process it, Arthur Lockwood came running over.

She pursed her lips, took out her new phone, and contacted Kyle Kane.

"Do you know Stella Sinclair?"

Kyle Kane paused for a moment, as if remembering something. His cheeks instantly flushed, and he said awkwardly, "I’m sorry. I’ve caused you trouble. I’ll issue a public clarification..."

The call was quickly hung up, as if he was fleeing.

Arthur Lockwood glanced at Alvin Morgan, whose expression was darkening across from them, and smartly asked, "Aurora, did you ever tell the Kanes which daughter you are in the Sinclair Family?"

Aurora Sinclair’s eyes widened. She thought for a moment. ’I don’t think I ever did.’

She instantly understood what Kyle Kane meant and immediately looked at Alvin Morgan. "I... I didn’t know."

Alvin Morgan’s expression became a half-smile. His lips curled slightly as he reached out to pat her head, remarking pointedly, "Aurora has always been popular with the opposite sex."

"..."

***

「The Sinclair Group.」

Janet Sinclair lit a cigarette, her face grim.

She knew at once from the Kane Family’s announcement that they had the wrong person.

Although she disliked Hailey Gordon, she was still fond of her niece, Stella Sinclair.

Especially since Stella had become so much more mature in recent years. With something like this suddenly happening, she wondered if her niece would be driven to despair.

After finishing her cigarette, she called Butler Sinclair to ask about Stella Sinclair’s condition.

Butler Sinclair was rather indignant at the moment. "The Young Miss is fine, but the Young Master is furious. He feels the Kanes have been extremely rude."

’Those Kanes are so reckless,’ he thought. ’They come to Kingsford without doing a proper investigation and just start spouting nonsense. Aren’t they just making the Sinclair Family a laughingstock?’

’Our Young Miss’s reputation is already not the best. Now the Kanes pull a stunt like this... If people find out it was all a misunderstanding, what would that do to her?’

Butler Sinclair hung up the phone with a sigh and quietly made his way to the kitchen.

There, he saw the Young Master, Myles Sinclair, fuming, while the Young Miss, Stella Sinclair, seemed unaffected and was even in the mood to make soup for the old Family Head.

"No, Stella, this can’t be brushed aside. I’m going to the Kane Family to demand an explanation!"

"Why? I don’t care about it." Stella ladled a spoonful of soup and tasted it for saltiness.

"This is just too humiliating."

Stella Sinclair put down the ladle, a faint smile on her face. "Brother, besides you and Mom, no one out there would take this seriously."

Myles Sinclair’s chest tightened, a bitter feeling rising in his heart.

The sister before him seemed to be growing more serene and steady. In the past, he might have been happy, thinking she had finally grown up. But now, his heart ached for her, and he deeply missed the spoiled, willful little sister she used to be.

Because back then, she was the one who lived most freely.

Sometimes, this kind of growth comes at a terrible price...

He suddenly pulled Stella Sinclair into a hug and said painfully, "Stella, I’m so sorry I wasn’t there for you when you needed me most."

Stella Sinclair’s smile deepened. "Brother, haven’t you always been here?"

Myles Sinclair was at a loss for words, and the pain in his chest grew even sharper.

***

When the Kane Family learned that Aurora Sinclair was the Sinclair Family’s second daughter, Fletcher Kane was so regretful he could have slapped himself.

His nephew, Wesley Lawson, had even mentioned once that Aurora Sinclair was the second daughter, but he had completely forgotten.

He immediately took his own nephew, along with lavish gifts, to the Sinclair residence to apologize.

If Janet Sinclair hadn’t stopped them, Tanner Sinclair and Myles Sinclair would have nearly laid hands on Kyle Kane.

"I’m sorry—"

Kyle Kane, with his tall frame, gave Stella Sinclair a perfect ninety-degree bow.

Unexpectedly, this made her laugh. "You like Aurora?"

"I... I wouldn’t dare..." Kyle Kane, who was never good with words, blushed instantly and replied, looking completely lost.

Stella Sinclair looked at him and smiled. "She is indeed very popular with guys, but she probably has a boyfriend now."

Kyle Kane stiffened, a pang of discomfort in his chest, but he still asked, "What can I do to restore your reputation?"

Stella Sinclair sized him up for a few moments, then said suddenly, "Then be my boyfriend."

Kyle Kane’s head snapped up, and he stared at her in disbelief. The corners of the young woman’s lips were turned up, making it impossible to tell what she was thinking.

"But..."

"I’m not afraid of losing face, but the Sinclair Family can’t afford any more embarrassment. After all, when people talk about the Sinclair Family now, the first person they think of is Aurora..."

Kyle Kane froze. His brow gradually furrowed. It was true, he couldn’t let Aurora Sinclair’s reputation be damaged.

Stella Sinclair watched him with a calm gaze and continued, "We can date in name for a while, and then announce an amicable breakup..."

For some reason, Kyle Kane’s chest felt a little tight.

***

The gossip about the Sinclair Family’s eldest daughter died down as quickly as it had appeared.

New headlines were gradually replaced by news of the *Conquest of Glory* International Tournament.

This year’s international tournament had invited the five great referees from the International Martial Alliance, and the matches would now feature gaming pods, which raised the event’s profile significantly.

The Global Finals featured the top two teams from each major continent, for a total of 10 teams vying for the world championship title.

Aurora Sinclair and Alvin Morgan traveled with their team to this year’s tournament venue: the Neutral Nation of Amerian, Unoria.

Unoria wasn’t a large country by land area, but it boasted beautiful scenery and was known as a tourist nation.

Because of its proximity to the Continent of Boreas, the temperature was relatively cool, much like autumn in northern Veridia.

It wasn’t too cold, nor was it too hot. The temperature was just right.

This was the homeland Elias Lennox had always wanted to bring her to.

When Alvin Morgan heard that this year’s global tournament was being held here, his face had darkened immediately.

He had been in a bad mood ever since, and now, they were about to deplane.

Unexpectedly, just as they stepped off the plane, they saw several large characters written in the Veridian language on a nearby digital screen:

[Rory, welcome home!]

Alvin Morgan’s hand immediately tightened around hers. He leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Aurora, there’s one thing I regret not doing."

Aurora Sinclair gave him a quizzical look. She then heard Alvin Morgan continue, "I should have taken you to get a marriage license before we came."

"..."

Her fair cheeks flushed instantly. She tried to pull her hand back, but Alvin Morgan held it tight. "That way, this would count as a trip back to your family’s home."

Aurora Sinclair immediately shook her head and mumbled awkwardly, "It doesn’t count as my family’s home. We have a grudge..."

A slow smile spread across Alvin Morgan’s lips. He leaned close to her ear again and said, "I don’t like that screen."

Aurora Sinclair froze for a second, then suddenly flicked her hand in the air. A moment later, the huge screen seemed to short-circuit and went black.

"Much easier on the eyes now."

"..."

***

The members of DAF and Korya’s HGL team were all put up in a bustling hotel near the tournament arena.

This hotel was far from the one where the members of Crestland’s GOI Team were staying.

Even so, the members of the two countries’ teams still ran into each other before the tournament.

The reason was that Arthur Lockwood had made a reservation at a famous nearby restaurant, planning to treat the entire team to a meal. Unexpectedly, the members of the GOI Team happened to be dining there as well.

After scanning the room, Max’s gaze landed on Alvin Morgan.

"Which one of you is Summoner White?"