Sylvester had always harbored a lingering desire to uncover the truth behind Ambrose's death.However, his efforts had waned amidst his busy life over time. Meeting Frederick had rekindled that hope.Ambrose's bloodline lived on, and Sylvester was determined to protect and avenge him.Sylvester added, "By the way, your father-in-law has already spoken with your fiancee. You'll be moving in with her today. Make the most of this opportunity; it would be ideal if you could produce a healthy son. That might just be enough to sway your grandfather into welcoming you back into the family fold."Frederick felt a wave of frustration wash over him. He had no desire to have a child with a woman he barely knew, nor did he yearn to rejoin any family.He muttered a half-hearted, "Sure, sure."Glancing at Anya, who was glaring at him with clenched fists, Frederick swallowed nervously. He had clearly touched a nerve.Would she tear him to shreds when they returned? But for the sake of his fath

Frederick instinctively sniffed his shirt. He detected a faint, almost imperceptible scent of perfume. If not for his heightened sense of smell, honed through years of medical training, it would have gone unnoticed.He deduced that the scent must have lingered from his brief encounter with Anya in the elevator. There had been no physical contact, so the fragrance was barely detectable.Before he could explain, Scarlett's eyes narrowed. "This is a very rare floral perfume. A rare floral blend, with lotus as its heart. A woman's choice, wouldn't you agree? Lotus, rising pristine from the mud, imbues this fragrance with a cool elegance, a subtle allure unlike any other flower. It speaks of a woman... remarkably detached, perhaps even cold."Her analysis was indeed razor-sharp."The kind that would intimidate ordinary men with her mere presence. She would look down on all men, perhaps even everyone."Frederick was dumbfounded. Scarlett's description perfectly matched Anya's! How cou

Frederick's heart pounded a little faster as he approached the bathroom door with the retrieved clothes.Just as he reached for the knob, it creaked open a sliver, revealing a glimpse of flawless white skin slick with water droplets.A hand, slender and elegant, extended through the gap."Hurry up and give it to me," a voice called from within. Averting his gaze, Frederick quickly passed the undergarments through the gap and retreated to the couch, a blush warming his cheeks. They were engaged, but not yet married. Anya was certainly a bold one!At that moment, the bathroom door slowly opened. "Oh dear, I had a falling out with my family and rushed over here. I didn't expect you to be back so soon."Suddenly, the bathroom door swung open, revealing a sight that stopped Frederick's breath cold.A woman emerged, clad only in her undergarments and vigorously drying her hair with a towel.Her eyes met Frederick's, widening in surprise.Frederick's eyes mirrored her shock…Th

Fiona's lips curled into a pout as she tucked the bills into her pocket."Hmph, you'll need to offer at least two million dollars for the hush money!"Frederick's eyebrows shot up in surprise.Two million dollars? That was an exorbitant amount.Noticing his astonishment, Fiona conceded slightly, "Fine, 200 thousand dollars will do."A wave of embarrassment washed over Frederick. He wasn't one to carry large sums of cash, most of his wealth was tied up in Ragnarok. His remaining savings barely amounted to a few thousand dollars."I don't have that kind of money on hand," he admitted sheepishly.Now it was Fiona's turn to be taken aback."You don't even have 200 thousand dollars?"She scrutinized Frederick more closely. Both she and Anya hailed from wealthy families, their social circles populated by individuals for whom 200 thousand dollars was a mere trifle.Fiona had assumed her uncle would choose a well-off suitor for Anya, hence her initial demand for two million dollars.

Frederick smiled and pointed at Anya. "You, of course. You're my wife."Anya was dumbfounded. This man was actually calling her his wife?To be called "'wife" by a man was a novel experience for her!As she was going to shout at Frederick, Fiona's voice chimed in from behind, "Ann, you're back."Anya was surprised to see Fiona, as she hadn't been aware of her arrival. Anya hadn't seen Fiona earlier as she was in a different room."Fiona, why are you here? Have you met him?" Anya asked, nodding toward Frederick.Fiona blushed, remembering their recent encounter where Frederick had seen her naked.The question about him only intensified her embarrassment.She managed a quiet "mm-hmm" in response. Anya was oblivious to Fiona's discomfort due to her own inexperience with relationships. She inquired, "Why are you here? Did you have a fight with your family?"Fiona suddenly embraced Anya tightly. "Ann, I ran away from home. I'm here to stay with you."Anya was stunned. "Ran away