Chapter 453

Rory wiped her tears as she shouted at Aaliyah, "I don't want to go abroad! I want to plant trees! The old immortal promised me—if I plant a thousand trees, he'll grant my wish!" Aaliyah frowned in confusion. "What old immortal? What wish? Sweetheart, weren't you planting trees with Huan?" Before Rory could answer, the car that had just driven away suddenly reversed and stopped in front of the mother and daughter. Two bodyguards stepped out and addressed Aaliyah with polite but firm tones. "Madam, the Mrs. Brown has instructed that you alone will go abroad. The young lady is to remain in the country under her personal guidance." "No, I refuse!" Aaliyah immediately protested. Ignoring her, the bodyguards turned to Rory and bowed slightly. "Miss, please come with us. Mrs. Brown is waiting in the car." "No! I won’t—" Rory shrieked, stumbling backward. But the bodyguards gave her no chance. Without sparing a glance at the mother and daughter’s desperate cries, they seized Rory and hauled h