Chapter 304

304 lan’s Warning
There was a microphone pinned to Yarra’s collar, so whatever she said to Wynter was broadcast to the
entire hall.
Everyone in the audience who heard this couldn’t help but tear up at Yarra’s words, especially the
victims parents.
Wynter was not accustomed to such an open show of kindness and gratitude, so she patted Yarra’s
shoulder and encouraged softly, “I wish you all the best. You can always reach out to me if you need
any
help in the future.”
Only those who had yet to be reunited with their abducted children, understood the significance of this
successful operation.
Despite their young age and their masked faces, Wynter and Yarra were a symbol of hope as they
stood in the center of the hall. They made the people believe that their lost children would one day
return.
home.
It went without saying that the human traffickers received brutal punishments. No one dared to come to
their defense now that the discourse surrounding their crimes was spreading like wildfire.
The public was satisfied to learn that the traffickers had gotten what they deserved.
The ceremony wrapped up with the presentation of awards. This time,
the three people who went up on stage were counselors. Among
them was lan.
Wynter didn’t think much of this at first, given that the segment would
be recorded.
However, as the spotlight fell on her, the man presenting her the
award whispered to her, “You’ve got guts, young lady, but you’ll be smart to stay in your lane from now
on. You’re better off not poking your nose in dangerous business.”
The man who whispered this warning in her ear straightened up after that. He was bespectacled and
wearing a suit, looking every bit the
affable counselor.
He flashed her a polite smile as he said, “Careful now, this trophy’s a
little heavy.”
He was friendly enough on camera, but Wynter still raised her brow at him. She would be a fool to not
recognize the threat in his
sugarcoated statement.
It seemed the Havenlight County incident had not exposed every connected person. This man was
probably one of those who had gotten away in time.
Wynter took the trophy and smiled slowly like she had found her new
prey. “How shall I address you?”
lan hadn’t anticipated this. He was surprised that she even dared to ask at all, especially when most
leaders in Southdale tread around him carefully. It seemed that the claims that the young lady Margaret
raised had nerves of steel had some merit after all.
Roland was the first to admonish Wynter, hoping that her question could be passed off as a show of
youthful ignorance. “Don’t you know it’s rude to ask questions like that, young lady?”
Lucas had made a point of showing his favor for Wynter. It was also no secret that the Kellers and the
Scotts did not get along well.
Roland had yet to decide whose side he was on. Until then, his priority was to keep the two families
from butting heads.
Wynter drawled nonchalantly, “I should at least know the name of the person presenting me the
award.”
“You can call me Mr. Scott,” lan said, emphasizing his last name. “Mr. Lewis, go easy on our hero.
She’s allowed to ask me that question, if only so she could put a name to a face.”
lan’s smile did not reach his eyes.
Wynter would not sit by and do nothing now that he had threatened her. She clutched her trophy and
pointed out coolly, “I wonder if you know, Mr. Scott, that any advice would be lost on young people like
us
because we like to march to the beat of our own drums.”
lan clenched his fists upon hearing her words. If it weren’t for the cameras, he would have taught
Wynter a lesson for condescending
him this way.
Given that this was a public event, he restrained himself for the sake
of his image and guffawed good-naturedly instead. “Well said, young
lady! I hope you can keep up that unbreakable spirit of yours.”
“Young people these days are something else, huh?” Roland tried to
smooth things over. “I’m sure she will learn invaluable life lessons
along the way.”
Wynter didn’t bother with these two men as she left the stage. lan, on the other hand, had gotten down
from the stage as well. He was
fuming at the disrespect Wynter had shown him, and he vowed to
teach her a lesson.
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