Austin had already started the engine of the sleek black Bentley and came to a halt.
Luke knew that they had already spotted him.
Luke slowly approached the black Bentley.
His usual babyface now displayed a cold and gloomy look that contradicted his age.
Anyone would be terrified to see that kind of expression on his face.
With a straight posture, Luke took a confident stride.He had a backpack slung over his shoulders.
If people did not pay close attention to his icy glare and dark, unwelcoming eyes, they would think he
was a well-behaved and studious young man.
Austin turned off the car engine and took both hands off the steering wheel.He put one hand on the
door handle and was about to get out of the car.He readied himself to fight off any looming threat.
Seth cautiously rolled down the car window and peered outside with a cold expression.
Luke intended to provoke Seth and show him that he could push his buttons effectively.
Seth raised his eyebrows and stared at Luke in the eye, which was unexpected.
"I did not need a watchdog," he said subtly.
‘A watchdog?’ ‘Did this man really just say that I am his watchdog?!’ Luke was so enraged that he
almost could not hold it in.
He was there to negotiate with Seth, and he dared to say that Luke was his watchdog.Did Luke seem
like a dog to Seth?
‘This jerk's razor-sharp tongue is something else!’ Luke thought angrily.
Luke knew that Melody would be attending a birthday party that night.He was worried that Melody was
not used to eating non-home cooked meals, so he brought her some freshly made steak tartare.
Luke was expecting to see Sarah's car, but he saw a flashy Bentley parked right outside the house
instead.He realized that Seth was trying to impress Melody again when he saw Sarah running out of
the car in a hurry.
Luke's face filled with disdain.He initially planned to wait for Melody to get out of the car before giving
her the food he cooked.
After Sarah finally got out of the car, Luke thought that Melody would soon follow, but she had not
gotten out yet.
He waited a little longer for her to come out.
Luke saw through their car window that Seth reached out to stroke Melody's head as if she were a pet.
‘Oh my god, is this really what this jerk is capable of doing?’ Luke was in disbelief.
It was difficult for Luke to resist the urge to cut off Seth's hand at that moment.
Luke's rationality won over the anger he felt inside.
After Melody finally got out of the car, Luke dashed over to her.
He was ready to teach Seth a lesson, but he never expected him to say that he was his watchdog.
Seth, in Luke's opinion, was a vile person.
Fortunately, Luke came back to his senses after some time.
Luke snorted as he glanced at Seth with scorn in his eyes, "Tell me, have you taken a liking to
Melody?"
"Oh, didn't Mellie tell you that we're close now? How come you don’t know?" Seth asked as he raised
his head and looked at him dismissively.
After he finished speaking to Luke, Seth gave him a small smile.He turned his gaze away from Luke
and leaned back in his comfy car seat.
The look in Seth’s eyes made Luke feel as though Seth was looking down on him.
‘What does he mean by that?’ Luke wondered.
‘was he showing off that he is on good terms with Boss, or was he trying to imply that I was not close
enough to Boss that she did not tell me the status of their relationship?’
‘I would not allow that jerk to look down on me!’
‘why did that jerk address Melody as "Mellie" so intimately?’ Luke was baffled.
A million thoughts ran through his mind.
Luke could not tolerate Seth's behavior.
"Of course, I know! I know all there is to know about Melody.I'm only here to test you on behalf of
Melody to see if you are worthy of her."
Luke continued vehemently, "Do you know how many good qualities Melody has? She is not just
someone that anybody can approach casually on the streets.Regardless of where they are from, I do
not want to give anyone who likes Melody the attention they do not deserve.Do you understand?"
Luke thought to himself that he had finally gotten his revenge this time.
However, the last thing Luke expected was for Seth to agree with him.
Seth smiled softly, and his eyes looked unusually gentle as he admitted, "Yeah, you are right!"
"What do you mean exactly?"
Before Luke could comprehend what Seth was trying to say, he heard him reply casually, "Well, it's
obvious that Mellie has high standards.I mean, why else would she have taken a liking to me?"
Seth's remark caused Luke to choke on his saliva.
He wanted to retort but felt that he would regret it if he said something.
If Luke were to deny what Seth said about Melody, wouldn't it imply that Melody had horrible taste in
men? No, Luke could not possibly say that about Melody.
Melody was wise, courageous, and quick-witted.
Luke always had a knack for reading people, and he was sure of how he perceived Melody.
Luke could only sulk in silence after he could not find a reason to disagree with Seth.
Luke was fighting against Seth in this round.
Unfortunately, for Luke, he was defeated.
Even though he was a little hesitant and somehow felt like he had fallen into a trap, Luke had to admit
that he considered Seth outstanding this time.
Luke had also heard that the Harrisons were the most powerful family in California.
No one could match them in terms of power.
Even at a young age, Seth had already surpassed his uncles.He also took over his father’s position as
the heir of the Harrison family.
Seth was born with great power, and he knew how to use it well.
No matter how powerful Seth seemed, if Luke could not convince him to listen, then Luke could not
bring himself to like him.
Even if Seth became the most important person in the world, Luke would not allow him to be Melody's
boyfriend.
"I'm giving you a warning.Melody is well-respected by everyone.To be a responsible boyfriend, you
must obey the three principles and four virtues of men.Is that clear?"
When Austin heard Luke's shameless boasting, he almost passed out in the driver's seat.
‘Is there something wrong with that kid's brain? He is telling Mr.Harrison to abide by his silly rules!’
‘Is Luke even aware of Mr.Harrison's character? He's usually not the type to listen or follow anyone's
rules"
‘How ridiculous!’ Austin thought as he looked at Luke in amusement.
Seth did not show any signs of irritability on his attractive face while he was on the receiving end of
Luke's lecture.
In truth, Luke had his full attention.
Seth propped himself up on one elbow with one hand supporting his chin.
"Okay, I'm listening.Tell me!"
Luke had planned to switch things up and humiliate Seth at first, but he never expected Seth to be
interested in what he was saying.
Since Seth seemed invested, Luke decided not to go through with his initial plan.
Instead, he had a pleasant talk with Seth.
"The rules are simple, and you have to follow them.While you are dating Melody, you must treat her
well and be sincere with your actions.Do not go overboard.If you even think about cheating, I swear I
will..."
Luke paused for a moment.
‘I will break your leg, he wanted to add.But Luke restrained himself from saying the second part of the
sentence.
He coughed twice before he emphasized his point, "Anyway, there will be serious consequences if you
do not follow these rules.Do you understand?"
Seth gave a slight nod and replied with a single word, "Absolutely!"
With that said, Luke had no further objection.
Luke believed that any other man of Seth’s stature would have been hesitant to make such an
agreement, but Seth was a man of his word.
Luke still had faith in Seth at the moment.
After Seth straightforwardly agreed to his rules, Luke's perspective of him shifted.
At the very least, he did not despise Seth as much as he had in the past.
However, Luke did not give in so easily.
After all, this was about Melody, who meant more to him than his own life.
Luke spoke animatedly, "Then finally, here are what I call the Three Principles and Four Virtues, which
are also easy to follow!"
He went on to say, "Melody can be hot-headed sometimes, so you have to listen to her opinion, obey
her orders, and obey her decisions! These are the three principles."
"As for the four virtues, I haven't thought about it yet.In the meantime, I hope you take this lesson
seriously and use what you have learned in the future."
After Luke had finished his arrogant speech, his eyes were fixed on Seth as he waited eagerly for his
response.
Everyone else thought of Seth as someone superior to them.
Luke could not imagine that a man with so much authority like Seth would agree to such harsh terms.
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