Even though both Chris and Lewis had a significant role in Harborlean, they had never interacted before. That phone call was the first time they got in touch with each other.Chris took out his cigarettes and lit one up. He then said to Markus, "Come with me."Markus nodded. "Okay."...Meanwhile, Kathryn had arrived at Arctic Splendor. Jean Fleming, the butler, had asked Cara to leave the room.It was a sunny day, and the glorious sunshine shone on the chessboard. The room was warm.Kathryn was polishing a peacock relief sculpture with sandpaper, but she was so anxious that she could hardly breathe. The old man, who was playing chess with himself in front of her was too silent. From what Kathryn knew about him, she might have gotten into trouble if he behaved like that. Whenever her relief sculpture was out of shape, Lewis would always remain calm at first. Lewis suddenly threw a chess piece heavily onto the chessboard.Kathryn became tense out of fright. Her hands couldn'
Kathryn didn't look like someone well-connected with powerful backgrounds. Chris and Markus couldn't figure out how she knew Lewis, someone renowned in Harborlean.While they were still thinking about that, Jean walked towards them and said respectfully, "Mr. Albert, Mr. Huber said you could go inside now."Chris nodded coldly.Kathryn was suffering from a brain freeze. She hoped to black out right away. She didn't expect Lewis to order her to be at Arctic Splendor and invite Chris over.Kathryn wasn't sure what to do at the moment. Lewis looked towards her and said, "Go and cook the beef stew. I want the meat tender.""Okay." Kathryn stood up hastily and tossed the sandpaper she was holding aside. She didn't dare to look at Chris' long face and bolted as if escaping. She didn't get far before she felt the pain on the top of her foot and winced. In a stern voice, Lewis said, "Restless girl! Why can't you do anything well? Walk slower if you're injured!""Okay, I know," Kathryn
Kathryn's body tensed up as she sat beside Chris. Inside, she was praying for Lewis to have mercy on her. She wasn't sure if there was a problem with the kitchen lighting. But she had just noticed that much of the beef in the stew still looked quite raw.Chris stared at the stew before him. Without the vegetables, it seemed like a bowl of clear water. The undercooked beef took him aback. He didn't know what to say. Despite his reservations, Chris nodded in response to Lewis' question and took a bite. "How is it?" Lewis asked seriously.Chris frowned and glanced at his wife, who sat beside him, looking upset. Her head was hung so low that it almost reached her chest. She was aware of her cooking skills.Lewis said, "It's awful, isn't it? Seems like you didn't know her enough before getting married. She's not a good match for you."It was then that Kathryn finally realized where Lewis' intentions lay. She sensed the coldness next to her and instinctively looked toward Lewis.T
Lewis leaned back in his seat. He no longer appeared serious and strict anymore. He served himself a bit of the beef stew and turned to Chris, asking, "Have you tried her cooking before?"Chris didn't speak a word.Lewis continued, "She's so careless and always fails at everything. I thought you didn't understand her well enough.""Mr. Huber!" Kathryn's voice choked up. She suddenly felt like a burden. Lewis had labeled her careless, making her believe she was a constant worry to others. Lewis asked Chris to take a seat. Since whatever Kathryn cooked was inedible, he requested that dinner be prepared again. As Lewis was no longer serious, he asked Chris, "Franco disagrees with your marriage, doesn't he?"Lewis might be the only person in Harborlean brave enough to refer Franco in such a manner. Franco was no ordinary person. He was the head of the most elite family in Harborlean.At the mention of his father, Chris' face darkened slightly. Lewis sensed the tangled dynamics wit
Kathryn felt her breath catch as she was pulled to sit on Chris' lap."Mr. Albert.""Have you always been such an honest person?" Chris asked coldly. He thought she had confessed too quickly.Kathryn nodded vigorously. "Yes, I've always been this honest."Chris chuckled as he stroked Kathryn's jaw. "I believe you've heard what Mr. Huber said just now?""What?" blurted Kathryn. Lewis had said so many things just now that she wasn't sure what Chris was referring to. The next moment, Chris responded, "He said he's leaving you in my care. I'll be your guardian from now on. Clear?""I don't need a guardian anymore!" Kathryn didn't understand why Chris said that and stuttered."Of course, you need one with that brain of yours."Kathryn was too shocked to speak and found herself almost breathless. She wondered what he meant when he made that comment about her brain, and it made her question herself. Yet, she didn't dare to argue. Although Chris appeared to be smiling, he also se
Chris shook his head with resignation as he observed Kathryn's reckless actions. Cara had been waiting downstairs after receiving a phone call about their return. As soon as Kathryn stepped out of the car, Cara approached her. "Welcome back, Madam."Kathryn nodded in acknowledgment. Then she quickly made her way out of Chris' sight with Cara's help.Markus drew the divider curtains open. He asked, "Where are we going?"Chris gazed in the direction Kathryn had left. Markus followed his line of sight and smiled. "She's not someone who could stand being scared like this."Everyone in the Albert Group knew how timid Kathryn was, but Chris didn't think so. A mocking look crossed his eyes as he said, "I don't think she's timid."Markus looked at Chris in surprise. He finally figured out why Chris declared their marriage. It was because Krista had gone to Rexton Manor yesterday to taunt Kathryn. But they heard Kathryn did not suffer any losses and even made Krista leave the manor dis
Since Chris said she could get off work, Cara set the bandage and disinfectant beside the medical kit.Chris disliked outsiders. As such, his servants would clean and cook for the household but never stayed overnight.Kathryn was in the bathroom. She was examining her injured lips. She had bitten them out of nervousness in the car earlier. As she touched them, she felt pain. "Ouch!" She wondered why she didn't feel the pain in the car. Perhaps she had been too frightened.Startled by noises from Chris, Kathryn's hand trembled. She was holding a cotton swab right in front of her face. Due to being startled, she accidentally pressed it on her painful wound. Wincing, she reflexively tossed it away.Kathryn turned and saw Chris standing at the door. She was unsure of when he had arrived. He strode towards her while emanating an oppressive air. Kathryn wanted to step back, but the sink was behind her. She had no place to escape. Her hands gripped the sides of the sink tightly in
According to the information he gathered, she was abandoned by her mother at a young age. Those words couldn't describe the hardships she endured during her growth. However, Chris' expression hardened when he heard her say, "As long as I'm not starving."Kathryn nervously lowered her head when she noticed Chris' silence and darkened face. "Mr. Albert, I assume you've never been starved?" His grip on the disinfectant cotton swab froze. A storm was brewing in his eyes. "Yeah!" he said in a deep voice. His eyes were as cold as ice.She didn't dare to continue after she heard his cold tone. Her instep felt much better after the dressing was changed."You can't take a bath tonight," he said as he tidied up the first aid kit."I want to wash my face!" Kathryn exclaimed.She was annoyed that she couldn't take a bath. Yet, she couldn't handle the pain if her injury came into contact with hot water either."Are you a clean freak?" Chris snorted when he heard her dreary tone.Kathryn sh