Sebastian walked toward Victoria and asked, "Where are you heading to this early, Ms. Victoria? The elders of the clan want to meet you as well."Wendy watched Sebastian admiringly. She couldn't answer as her mind went blank.Victoria looked at the carriage that had stopped at the entrance, as well as the armed guards by its side.There were even carved railings and painted eaves that would otherwise only appear in dramas and tourist spots.The air was even exceptionally fresh there.Victoria replied, "Can't I be curious about your kind of world? I'm going shopping with Wendy, Mom!"Victoria pulled Wendy along and went past Sebastian. They then ran toward the marketplace.She thought, "Benjamin, here I come!"Sebastian watched Victoria's retreating back. She was like a fluttering bird full of vigor under the morning sun.Sebastian tore his gaze away and saw that Lena was watching him.His signature gentle smile deepened as he said, "You've brought Ms. Victoria up well, Milady

Victoria glared at the duo that were facing each other with her teeth bared.She thought, "Benjamin, you're so done!"Benjamin wasn't even looking at Roxy. His attention was all on Victoria.He looked at the way she was seething.The young woman was very beautiful. She was even more so than Roxy before him, who was known as the most beautiful woman in the Hughes clan.Her skin was radiant and translucent. The way she was angry looked adorable as well.It was especially so with those bright eyes of hers.Benjamin felt something tug at his heart.That feeling seemed so strange yet familiar.Benjamin wasn't aware that his usual icy expression had unconsciously become tender.Roxy saw the way Benjamin had reacted. She thought that he was interested in her.Benjamin was thinking of marrying her after all.Roxy lowered her body and leaned closer to Benjamin.Victoria's eyes widened.What happened to the Hughes clan's women being reserved? It was all bullshit!If they were in t

As long as they got married, Roxy couldn't believe that Benjamin could remain indifferent if he had to face such a beauty like her every night.Who did they think Roxy was? How could those mediocre women from the outside world be on par with Roxy?As long as they were lawfully wedded, Benjamin would be devoted to her sooner or later.Roxy was confident in herself.Benjamin looked at Roxy, whose self-confidence was through the roof. However, his heart was thinking about Victoria instead.When he recalled her words that she would marry another man, his icy expression worsened.That woman might really just do that.Such a thought somehow popped into Benjamin's mind, and he placed the coffee mug on the table irritably.He asked, "Who among all of you could stop me if I decide to leave now?"Roxy was speechless.Benjamin knew of the Hughes clan's existence and had even brought other people in successfully. That meant he had already acquired the secrets of the Hughes clan.He was

Victoria was stunned and asked, "By groom selection, is what you're talking about the same as what I have in mind?"Lena nodded and replied awkwardly, "It's to find you a husband. You can take your pick from any man from the Hughes clan that's of age."She continued, "But you'll have to get married and have a baby as soon as possible. They think that you're my daughter, and I would never leave again if you stayed here."Victoria asked, "Did they not suspect a thing? You told them that I'm your daughter and they believed it? Don't we need a maternity test or something?"Lena replied, "How could there be any mistaking it when the child came out from the mother's womb? In the Hughes clan, they would usually only do a paternity test."Victoria gave it some thought and asked, "Would you be in trouble if we don't do so?"Lena answered, "This is the unanimous decision of the few elders. According to the rules in the Hughes clan, the decisions of the clan elders are final."Even if you

It was extremely quiet during the night.Suddenly, the sound of things being thrown around could be heard from Jackalyn's home.She asked, "When are you letting me out?"Sebastian was sitting in front of her. He was still wearing the same attire as the one he wore when he parted ways with Lena.Sebastian lost the friendly smile on his face when he was facing Jackalyn.He sneered, "You're still thinking of going out? If it weren't for you, Benjamin Harper wouldn't have known about the Hughes clan."He wouldn't have found us here, and the Hughes clan's secret wouldn't have been acquired by him."You're deserving of this punishment! Since things have come to this, we can only follow Benjamin Harper's wishes. You'll stay here as long as this matter has not been settled!"He continued, "If you called me over just to get you out of here, I'll tell you that it's impossible to do so! You don't need to call for my father, he can't make that decision, either!"Jackalyn's face was colore