Chapter 263: The Arrival

The second boss was taken aback, and before he could utter a word, the first boss swiftly stepped forward. Bowing slightly, he clasped his hands together and addressed the woman with a mixture of reverence and flattery, saying, “Aunt Qu, what a surprise! What brings you here?”

Aunt Qu? I was momentarily stunned by the humility displayed by the first boss towards this woman. The second boss glanced at his elder brother, equally perplexed.

“Are you the head of the Zou family?”

The first boss nodded repeatedly, responding respectfully, “Yes, Aunt Qu, I am the head of the Zou family. I had the privilege of visiting your residence during my childhood along with my father. I've put on some weight over the years; perhaps your esteemed self has forgotten. By the way, Aunt Qu, what brings you here?”

“I’m looking for someone.”

Aunt Qu’s tone was distant and matter-of-fact.

“Who are you looking for?”

“Alaric!”