Twenty minutes later, the helicopter arrived, and Thalia returned after greeting her buddies.
Watching the spinning propeller, Thalia raised an eyebrow and said, “Shall we?”
Anthony looked at her and asked, “How could you not call me when you greet those buddies?”
Hearing that, Thalia asked, “Why are you asking? Are you willing to give up your mysterious identity now?”
As soon as the matter was mentioned, Anthony paused and said, “My bad. I've crossed the line.”
Thalia chuckled. “I really don't mind if you're not afraid of everyone on Darknetz knowing you.”
Anthony smiled at her slightly. “I'm just kidding.”
Thalia chuckled lightly and continued, “But if Kyle knows, the other buddies on Darknetz should know, too, right?” Then, she looked at Anthony and added, “Did you not receive any calls from the others?”
Anthony shook his head.
“It shouldn't be...” Thalia muttered.
Their curiosity about Anthony is the kind that could cause an uproar online, and now that they know, could they be unfazed? It's unreal!
At that moment, Benjamin, who was standing beside them, chimed in, “What if Kyle also wants others to experience his feelings?”
Thalia looked at Benjamin and said, “You mean...”
Benjamin nodded at her.
After pondering for a moment, Thalia nodded thoughtfully. “It's possible. They're all just too cunning.”
At that moment, Denise looked up at her and said, “Thalia, aren't you the one who started this in the first place?”
“I...” Thalia hesitated. After pondering for a while, she looked at Anthony firmly and said, “It's all because someone forced me.”
That someone that she mentioned immediately uttered, “It's just a request. I didn't force you.”
“Is there a difference?”
“The difference is quite significant, both literally and essentially,” Anthony said earnestly.
Just as Thalia was about to say something, Denise immediately interrupted, saying, “All right, it's getting late. Shouldn't we be going?”
Benjamin also echoed, “Yeah, if we don't leave now and someone comes, we won't be able to get away.”
Thalia knew that the two kids were trying to stop them from fighting. Her eyes, marked with a beauty mark at the corner, swept over them lightly and said, “No one would be able to stop me regardless of who's coming.”
Even though she said so, she turned around and headed straight in the direction of the helicopter.
Anthony and Benjamin exchanged glances, their eyebrows playfully raised, and said in unison, “Let's go.”
Anthony glanced at the distance, narrowed his eyes, and turned to walk toward the direction of the helicopter.
As they walked, Denise said to Benjamin while following the team behind, “Ben, please don't tell Nat and Dad about what happened today.”
“Why?” Benjamin asked.
“I don't want them to worry!”
“Are you afraid they'll worry, or they won't let you go out in the future?” Benjamin asked.
“Ben!” Denise fumed. Can't you just pretend you don't know? Life is already hard enough.
Benjamin smiled affectionately and looked at her. “All right, I can promise not to talk about this matter, but Denise, there's still something I want to tell you.”
“What?”
“If you decide not to be involved in this business, stay away from it, then. I believe that with Daddy and Nat's abilities, they can definitely protect you. You can live a good and comfortable life in Glenport City,” Benjamin said while looking straight at her.
Upon hearing that, Denise narrowed her eyes and replied, “I've thought about that before, but Ben, I still want to rely on myself. No matter where I am or what I do, I want to stand on my own feet. Even if I can't be someone you all could rely on, I don't want to burden you all.”
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