Chapter 721 Landon York

Poeta had long grown tired of the stagnation in her homeland. Things were much better overseas, as everyone was more open-minded.

But unlike what Poeta had envisioned, their open-mindedness often came with strings attached. While life in Farshya had felt restrictive, the lack of enforcement abroad meant her boyfriend often abused her. As a foreigner, she had no protection under local laws, which devastated her. Fortunately, she had an escape plan in the form of Fergus.

She hadn't wanted to approach him with ulterior motives, but Owen had promised her that she and Fergus could rekindle their past.

This was the approval Poeta longed for—a legitimate marriage sanctioned by the head of the family.

However, Fergus was too unenthused, much to her disappointment. Still, Poeta reassured herself that with time and patience, Fergus would come around—he had always been steady in his love.

Looking back, Poeta realized her mistake. She never would have known about Fergus' shares in the comp