Captivated by the Ruler of the Underworld
Chapter 229 The Film Queen Lela

"Lela?" Martin asked, puzzled, wondering who owned the name.

Lela held onto Sylvester's hand and looked at Martin. "Mr. Lambert, doesn't my new name sound nice?" she asked.

Upon hearing that, Martin's fiery temper surged once again. He pointed at Sylvester, unable to contain his anger. "Is it you who gave her this new name? You are shameless," he accused. Sylvester smirked, holding onto Lela's soft body, exuding a hint of arrogance. But when he heard Martin's words, his expression turned cold. "You'd better not say it again," he cautioned. Lela didn't expect things to turn out like this. She pulled on Sylvester's sleeve and tiptoed, whispering in his ear, "Sylvester, please say less. You still need them to treat your illness." If he offended those people now, it would be hard for Sylvester to ask them to help cure his disease.

Sylvester's eyes were filled with hostility. "I don't need them to cure my disease," he said.

Upon hearing that, Martin snorted coldly, "So you have ulterior motives. You came here to cure the illness. I won't cure you."

Martin doubted that Sylvester had sinister intentions.

Lela sighed softly, clenched her fists, and shouted, "Enough."

Everyone was shocked by her words.

Lela lowered her gaze, took a deep breath, opened her mouth, and finally said, "Sylvester saved my life. If it weren't for him, you might not be able to see me now."

With tears welling up in her eyes, she continued, "Sylvester, everyone here is nice to me. They are like a family to me. After you saved me, my teacher brought me here, where I found a new life.

"Sylvester, don't be mad with Mr. Lambert, okay? And don't say you won't have your illness treated. If you die, I'd rather die after you."

She began to sob, and said, "If Sylvester dies, I won't live alone. You will lose me."

After speaking, she burst into loud sobs.

Everyone felt sorry for her but didn't know what to do.

Martin felt guilty. After hearing Lela's words, he sighed and said, "Sarah, stop talking nonsense. Don't talk about dying. I can cure him."

Then he looked at Sylvester and saw him reaching out and pulling Lela into his arms. Martin was lost for words when he saw Sylvester was trying to soothe Lela.

He thought, 'Alas! There is no need to argue with them. Although this man looked dangerous, it could be considered a good thing if he really could protect Lela for the rest of her life. Besides, Lela still has us. If anyone bullies her, I will be the first one to shoot and kill that person.'

Upon hearing Martin's words, Lela looked up and winked at Sylvester who was momentarily stunned. He soon understood that Lela had managed to deceive everyone with her acting skills. Sylvester was amazed.

Lela winked at Sylvester and then turned to look at Martin, swinging his hand back and forth, saying, "Well... Mr. Lambert, you should keep your word."

Martin didn't have any more doubts. He looked down at Lela with a smile and said, "Okay."

He thought, 'She has grown up. We can't ask her to stay by our side all her life.'

Lela was treated as a little princess in the tribe. But now she belonged to another man.

Martin glanced at Sylvester once again and said, "You are lucky. Remember, this is Lela's favor to you. You must remember it for the rest of your life. If you dare to betray Lela, we will spare no effort in dealing with you. Don't underestimate our tribe. What you possess, we also possess. What you lack, we still have."