Chapter 168 - Young Master Lee Requests Background Check Of Grace

The next day, a distinguished man riding a private vehicle arrived outside the residence of the Lee Family. The car was heavily tinted but its plate number signifies that whoever was inside the car must be someone that could not be offended.

As he stepped out of the car, he tidied his necktie and looked at his reflection from the window of the car. The towering gate of the Lee mansion automatically opened the moment the sensor camera that was built in the wall detected him. 

One of the male attendants who was near the gate at that time quickly approached him.

"Good morning, sir! Please, come this way," the attendant politely said.

He swiftly guided the man towards the living room of the residence. 

The man looked straight ahead and did not scan the place. He did not say a word also making the servant felt tense.

Upon arriving near the living room, the attendant paused and took a deep breath. Then, he announced, "Young Master, your guest is here!" 

After the servant announced, he bowed his head and walked away.

The man looked at his peripheral vision of the figure of the servant until it was completely gone. Then, his face morphed into a more friendly expression.

"That's pretty quick of you to come here," Brent said. He was working something in his laptop and did not bother looking at the man.

"My connections have expanded," the man responded as he moved his feet and went to the couch.

"That's nice! I just gave you the details yesterday! I anticipated for you to take two to three days before you see me," Brent finally glanced at the man. Then, he raised his brows after seeing the degree of formality the man's attire was. He was just in his casual shirt but the man was in a full suit!

The man grinned widely, showing his perfect white teeth, and comfortably sat on the couch. The aura of formality in him was slightly lessened as the goofy smile appeared on his lips.

"Young master Lee, long time no see! I've never expected that a day would come that you would contact me and demand my services. Hehe, and it's even for a girl? How unprecedented," the man said in a teasing tone. His head dramatically swayed from left to right as spoke to him.

"Ahh, you've never changed a bit even though it had been years. Why are you even dress like this?" Brent questioned. This man looked more like he was the boss and Brent was his employee!

"This is newly delivered. So, I have to brag about the clothing! Haha," the man slightly laughed. At that time, the two of them were dressed in very opposite attire. 

"HAHAHA, and you brag that suit for whom? Did you have a clothing business?" Brent smirked.

"Aiyyooo, never mind! I know, I can't brag in front of you when it comes to material things. But, I could flex to our friends that you asked help from me. Hehe," the man smugly said.

"Well, of course, I had to rely on your capability or else, the government will be alerted. It would be too much to handle if they found out. I want to keep this a secret," Brent reasoned. Then, he gestured towards the man if he wanted a drink.

"No need for drinks. Anyway, what's the deal about that lady and you? I'm kind of curious but at the same time, I don't want to provoke you," the man blurted out.

"You don't want to provoke me yet you want to brag your attire? Please be consistent!" Brent started. 

The man scratched his head and felt a little embarrassed. Then, he asked him back to change their topic, "Why are you hiding this investigation from the local government?"

To say, Brent hired a private detective yesterday. This happened after he left the Rosen Club.

"I'm just suspicious about that lady," Brent simply replied.

"There should be more to it than just being suspicious? Tell me or I will find out myself," the man confidently declared.

"Hahaha, I'll tell you. You know, the lady proposed an alliance of marriage on me yesterday. I don't know if I'll admire her courage or laugh at her innocence. Of all men in this district, she actually approached me to be his husband!?" Brent stated while shaking his head. There was a small contempt and disbelief in his tone.

"Ohh," the man gazed at him and became speechless for a long time. He was just staring blankly at Brent as if he failed to process the details that he just heard.

"See? That's my reaction yesterday too! What kind of woman wants to be with me? I guess only those who want my money," Brent shrugged and sat on the opposite side of the couch.

"T-that's indeed beyond unexpected for a woman to propose marriage at you. Your last relationship scandal was pretty blunt," the man subconsciously responded.

"What scandal? Don't put dirt on my name! There is no scandal that I am involved!" Brent snapped after hearing the man's accusations.

"Not that dirty thing in your mind. What I meant was the incident where your ex called you a boring and lousy boyfriend. That was considered a scandal," the man defended.

"Then make it clear when you speak about it! Otherwise, if others can hear it, they might think of some malicious deeds!" Brent scolded the man. He even rolled his eyes on him.

"Fine! Though, it's pretty much bold of her to propose to you. D-did you agree?" the man curious inquired. The man could tell that there was no familiarity of Brent and Grace in the manner of how he spoke. Yet, he still wanted to know how the proposal of the lady went through.

These two men were great friends during their academy year. Thus, the man was completely aware of Brent's character and his relationship with girls. It was, if not bland then, non-existent, for the man was too focused on his career.

"It's convenient to agree. Hehehe... My old man is also nagging me about getting married. Anyway, I still need to see the background of her, and all her secrets," Brent casually stated.

"Well, you'll never see another kind of courageous girl like that. I mean, the way you describe her yesterday, I could tell that you have a small interest in her too," the man commented with slight amusement in his voice.

"Who knows? Hmmm... Not really interest, I think it's more like intrigue. I'm curious." Brent paused then examined the entire outfit of his friend once more. 

"Are you jealous of my suit? I've customized it. How about you order one of this kind too," the man smugly said as he felt Brent's gaze swept towards him.

"You always like this kind of clothing, Private Investigator Goerge! This attire suits your title. I cannot compare this to that on my wardrobe," Brent chuckled.

"I don't dare to compare anything in your wardrobe. With your money, you can get hundreds of this!" the man playfully wave his hand and took a small flash drive in his pocket.

"Do you have the things that I asked you yesterday?" Brent asked as he caught a glimpse of the storage device that the man was holding. Brent's face became serious. His expression cannot be read anymore.

The man also sighed and appeared serious.

"Young Master Lee, here is the entire file that I painstakingly search and managed to uncover about the mayor's daughter," the man handed the flash drive to him.

Brent stood and moved the laptop that was just sitting on the table. He then inserted the flash drive and examined its content.

"That lady is arranged to marry the heir of the Ching. But I did not investigate further about this marriage or which district was her fiance since you only asked for her information," the man explained.

"The Ching family? I've meet the head of the Chings last year... Hmmm, I see," Brent muttered with a few nodding movements of his head. He then took his phone and dialed Grace's contact number. 

"Are you contacting the lady?" the man asked.

"Yes, it's better to ask her directly about the affairs of her family and the Chings. Let's see if she would deny this matter," Brent stated in a cold tone.

"Then, I'll take my leave now, young master Brent. I still have other concerns to fix too. Next time, you better treat me to one of your private villas," the man said.

"Thank you for this file. I'll compensate you for sure," Brent said.

"No need. Just invite me to the wedding. Hehe," the man chuckled before he went away.

Wedding! Brent made a facepalm and brushed his hair. Registering a marriage is one thing while conducting his wedding ceremony was another. Brent could only sigh while waiting for his call to be answered.

"Young Master Lee? Do you need anything from me?" Grace finally answered. Although her voice was gentle, it was distant.

"Your marriage is already arranged to someone by your parents. But you also proposed to me. What's the meaning of this?  Brent directly asked.

"Young master Lee, it's none of your business.. As long as you agree about my proposal yesterday, you cannot back down," Grace firmly responded.