The Rise of Dragon Temple By Wu Xia

Chapter 37 Facing Serena—who was crying and blaming herself-Alpha 1 lowered his head with guilt. Actually, his words were not entirely true. However, after spondering, he thought that what he said wasn't a lie either. For the sake of Paige and Chloe, Joseph even disregarded Dragon Temple. Wasn't this more than giving up one’s position as a god of war? Seeing how Serena’s imagination overtook her, he remained silent... O Just then, Joseph cover after talking with Dennis. When he saw Serena's tear stained face, he was shocked while wondering the reason she was crying. At once, he asked, “Serena, what's wrong? Did Alpha 1 bully you? How dare he!” After finishing his words, he was about to interrogate Alpha |. However, Serena stopped him. With tears in her eyes, she gazed at Joseph and sobbed, “I am sorry, Joseph. Please be rest assured that | will never tell Paige your identity. | am very sorry...” Upon hearing this, Joseph was stunned before a faint smile appeared on his face. “Don’t cry. What did Alpha 1 say to you?” The moment Serena saw him smiling, her heartache intensified, and she shook her head while crying, “Nothing. | will see you later...” Following that, she left. After she got out of the club, she looked back as she kept recalling Alpha I's words. “Not many people in Frogua know about the gods of war outside the region, but the gods of war have defended Frogua in the outer region using their flesh and blood!” Compared to the warriors in the country, those who fought in the outer region carried more burdens and faced more danger. Today, Serena cacross one who was respected by the whole world, despite knowing his reputation! An unparalleled hero who gave up everything for her sister and her niece! Thinking about that, she was so moved and shocked that her feelings were way beyond description. Then, when she remembered that Alpha 1 acknowledged Joseph was the one who held the grand wedding for Paige on the 15th of next month, she was more impressed. Imagine how happy Paige would be on that day. Just as Joseph promised, he would change the whole city’s perception of Paige and make those who ridiculed her regret it! The next moment, Estella’s words during yesterday's lunch cinto Serena’s mind. Estella said that Paige was marrying Brooks. Besides, she even mentioned that Brooks had secured a spot at the grand wedding. Recalling how expectant Estella was and how gloomy Paige was, Serena felt like laughing.

As Serena took a deep breath, another thought appeared. Why would Paige pick Brooks’ spot over the opportunity to be the heroine of the wedding? In the past, Serena had seen those plots that described grand, sensational weddings. However, none of them was comparable with the one that Joseph prepared.

Presumably, this was his surprise for Paige. Thinking of how blessed Paige was, Serena smiled while her eyes were welling up with tears of joy. After all the crying, she looked back with a smile and murmured, “You will be happy, Paige. Definitely. And Chloe, your father is truly a peerless hero. Your mother did lie to you, but your father is one real hero...” In Dennis's club, Joseph was sitting in front of Alpha 1 and asked with great confusion, “What did you say to her? Why is she so moved?” Being asked, Alpha 1 smiled awkwardly and told Joseph what he had just told Serena.

After hearing it, Joseph went speechless before he chuckled, “How can you lie to her?” With a serious expression, Alpha 1 responded, “Not all of them are lies, though.” Stunned, Joseph fell silent for a long tbefore he ordered Alpha 1, “Contact Terrance, the first military commander, and ask him to givethe title of the outer region’s god of war. Also, Serena is too young, so she won't be able to keep a secret for long. Ask Terrance to find a timely opportunity to announce my title to Oplen’s battle division... It's good to have such a title, but in the future, my relationship with the military and Charles might get deeper.” Upon listening to the instructions, Alpha 1 nodded. Following that, they started to discuss other topics, such as asking Gempoint Group to prepare the wedding dresses for next month's wedding. Afterward, Joseph left with sdelicious snacks for Chloe. On his way home, he remembered something. Hence, he went to a top-end-boutique and bought two clothes for Paige and Chloe. As Joseph went to the boutique, Serena got hfirst. When Paige saw Serena’s red swollen eyes and those traces of tears on her face, she nervously asked, “What happened?” Looking at Paige deeply, Serena shook her head and smiled, “Nothing.” “Really?” Paige questioned again, to which Serena shook her head again.

Since Serena refused to say anything, Paige stopped asking and was about to go to the kitchen to cook Nevertheless, Serena suddenly called her, “Paige...” “Yes? What's wrong? You're acting weird today.” Paige slightly puckered her brows. Smilingly, Serena replied, “Well, nothing, | just wanna say... you and Joseph must be happy. I... I think he is a good man, and he truly cares about you and Chloe. So, you... mustn't give up on him.” Before Paige could speak, Serana turned around and went to play with Chloe. On the other hand, Paige stood there, watching the back of Serena as her frown deepened. At eight o'clock in the evening, Joseph chome. Once Chloe saw him, she happily threw herself on him and kept calling him. Then, Joseph affectionately caressed her lovely little head and gave her a shopping bag. “Chloe, | bought you a new black dress. Can you ask Aunt Serena to help you to try it on?” “Joseph... Serena looked at Joseph with a complicated expression. In response, Joseph gave her a slight nod. After that, Serena took Chloe to her room to try on the dress. Outside the room, Joseph said to Paige, “I also bought you one, and | realize this is my first tbuying clothes for you. I'm sorry and thank you... You must be tired throughout these years. Try it. It's not branded. Try and see if it fits you...” With a smile, he gazed at her. When he saw the old clothes she was wearing, he was heartbroken. Upon hearing his words, Paige puzzled for a while before she bit her lip and uttered, “Actually, I'm fine. You can just buy it for Chloe...” Despite what she said, Joseph responded, “Yours is also a black dress, together with a pair of black high heels. Since you're back here, | believe you will have gatherings with friends or whatsoever. You can’t go without a new dress, am | right? Try it. Chloe will be ready soon.” “Well, okay... Thank you...” Paige said to Joseph with complicated emotions. After all, they were together because of Chloe, and whenever Chloe was not around, things would be awkward between them. After taking the dress, Paige went to try it in her room. Joseph didn’t follow. Instead, he waited in the living room. Moments later, Chloe bounced out from Serena’s room happily in a pair of black sandals and a small black skirt. She was so adorable. Overjoyed, she kept hopping in front of Joseph. “Daddy! Am | beautiful?” she excitedly asked. With a nod, Joseph praised, “Hmm, yeah! My dear Chloe is so beautiful...” “Hee hee! Where is Mommy? Where is Mommy? Why hasn’t she cout yet...” she continued to ask as Paige hadn't cout. “She is still changing.

Let’s give her stime.” Joseph coaxed.

Then, Chloe ran to Paige's room door and knocked on the door impatiently. “Mommy, Mommy, look! Daddy picked a beautiful dress! How about yours? Have you worn it? Faster cout...” What Joseph did not know was that in the meantime, Paige—who had changed her clothes and shoes-was standing in front of the mirror in a daze. When she stared at her beautiful self, her eyes could not help but turn red. Not only the high-end dress and high heels complimented her slender figure and long soft hair well, but she also looked gorgeous and graceful. She almost could not believe that the woman in the mirror was herself... In fact, she also heard Chloe knock on the door. Subconsciously, she felt like changing her clothes. Nevertheless, before she could do anything, a cute black elf opened the door and pulled her out.

The moment Chloe dragged Paige into the living room, Joseph stood up in awe with his mouth wide open...