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Chapter 4 The agreement

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A well-dressed man in his late 30s entered the room and handed some folders to Carl.

“Sean, are all the terms and conditions written down?” Carl asked.

“Yes, my lord. Every detail you mentioned is included,” Sean replied, glancing briefly at Aster, who was sitting on the couch watching them. He nodded at her in a sign of respect before leaving the room.

Once again, it was just the two of them in the room.

“Here, read and understand all the conditions stated,” Carl said, handing her the file.

Aster was in complete shock as she read through the details.

“Oh no! I can’t marry you! I already have a boyfriend—this is insane!” she shouted hysterically.

Carl laughed at her reaction.

“Quit the drama, Aster. I’ve already done my research on you. I know everything—your body measurements, your past relationships… even Dane Bastre—Vanessa’s brother—is pursuing you, but you’ve rejected them all. You’re exactly what I need right now.”

“What? Is marriage a joke to you? Why would I marry someone I just met?”

“This is a marriage of convenience. I’ll promote you, but you must agree to marry me. We’ll divorce after one year,” Carl said calmly.

“So the rumors are true? All the Landon heirs must be married before their 29th birthday. Why is that?”

“It’s a sacred tradition for us Lycans. When we turn 29, the Moon Goddess gives us the ultimatum of our power—but only if we’re married by then.”

“Okay… but promise me—it’s only an agreement. We’ll divorce after a year.”

“Yes, I promise. But no one must know about what we discussed here. Understand?”

“Yes, no one must know,” she agreed.

After signing the agreement, Carl told her not to worry about the wedding preparations and to wait for his call.

---

The Next Day

After finishing her patient rounds, Aster returned to her office. A bouquet of flowers on her desk immediately caught her eye.

“Where did this come from?” she asked her assistant.

“Dra, it came from Sir Carl Landon,” her assistant replied with a wide, teasing smile.

Bzzzz

An unknown number flashed on her phone.

“Hello?”

“It’s me. Did you get the flowers?” Carl asked.

“Yes. Why would you send me flowers?” Aster replied.

“Well, it would be suspicious if I suddenly announced I’m marrying you without at least pretending to court you.”

“Do as you please then. Goodbye,” she said, cutting the call before he could respond.

---

“Ma’am, you didn’t tell me that the Carl Landon is pursuing you! He’s the most eligible bachelor in Santossa! Almost all the girls fantasize about him—he’s the next head of the Landon family!” Jean, her assistant, gushed like an excited teenager.

“Yes… I just met him last week,” Aster replied calmly.

“Wow! Can you describe him in every detail, please?”

“Jean, quit it! I’ll let you meet him someday. For now, I need you to finish these records—I need them by the end of the day,” she instructed.

“Oh really? You promise?” Jean beamed, her excitement barely contained.

“Yes, I promise,” Aster said with a smile, realizing how small things can truly make others happy.

The rumors spread like wildfire about Aster being courted by Carl and the possibility of a marriage proposal. Even the media and internet were abuzz with curiosity about her.

Carl advised her to take a leave from work and stay at home for safety purposes until the issue settled. He also assigned two bodyguards to stay at her residence.

The Landon Company released an official statement announcing the upcoming wedding of Carl and Aster. The schedule and venue of the wedding were to be announced soon.

---

The news reached Nadia and Jacob, who were currently out of the country. Nadia was hysterical, repeatedly trying to call Carl, who refused to answer. Meanwhile, Jacob remained calm as he spoke to someone over the phone.

“What is Carl thinking—marrying a human?! He knows they can’t produce an heir! Our bloodline is doomed! My goodness, what will we do? Call him—maybe he’ll answer you!” Nadia cried in frustration and anger.

“Honey, calm down. We need to trust Carl in this situation. He knows what he’s doing,” Jacob replied in a composed tone.

“What if he’s been enchanted by that woman? Who is she, really? Maybe she’s a witch—look at her surname, Carello!” Nadia exclaimed.

“Carl can’t be enchanted by witches, you know that. Unless she’s a vampire—which she’s not. Sean confirmed she’s 100% human. I already spoke to him about her. She’s the adoptive daughter of the late Vienna Carello, cast out by the coven after Vienna died. Intriguing, isn’t it?” Jacob said thoughtfully.

“What bothers me most is why Vienna, such a powerful and skilled witch, would adopt her. Vienna must have seen something in this girl... and that’s what really piques my curiosity.”

“So, you're telling me we should welcome that woman into our family with open arms? Are you insane? Even if she’s human, Vienna might have taught her enchantments—what if she targeted our son?” Nadia snapped.

“Unless you want to have a problem with Merca, then go ahead,” Jacob said firmly.

“Why would Merca be involved in this?” Nadia asked, her voice lowering at the mention of the name.

---

Merca was the eldest in the Landon family, followed by Jacob. She was the former president of the company, but because she never married and had no heir, she personally trained her nephew Carl to be her successor. Every member of the Landon family feared opposing her. Since her retirement, she had been living peacefully in S Country, teaching kindergarten.

---

“Merca and Vienna were inseparable back then. They were very close friends. That makes Merca the godmother of Vienna’s child,” Jacob explained.

Nadia was left speechless. Even if she was against the union, there was nothing she could do. Her position in the family was nothing compared to Merca’s authority.

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