Rose Manor.
The servants in the main building had long since been dismissed.
Ize boldly took Wen Ran’s hand and walked into the living room.
The living room, originally lit only by a floor lamp, became as bright as day the moment they appeared.
“Ngh—” Wen Ran’s eyes were dazzled by the sudden brightness.
Ize stepped aside to block the light for her.
After waiting for her to adjust, he turned to look toward the sofa.
In the sofa area, a tall, slender man with a black buzz cut held a wine glass.
He lazily raised his eyes, squinting with great interest at the two people whose shadows intertwined.
“It seems Admiral Ize and Miss Mite are getting along very well.” Lu Yanting wore a devil-may-care smile.
His deep blue eyes, like the abyssal sea, roamed over Wen Ran’s body as if sizing up prey.
Ize’s expression darkened, and a murderous glint flashed in his eyes.
Lu Yanting naturally noticed it too.
He raised his chin arrogantly, his gaze provocative, as if to say…
‘Do you dare to kill me?’
Ize’s fists tightened.
Seeing Lu Yanting again, Wen Ran couldn’t help but feel a little scared.
Lu Yanting was amused by the way she was both afraid of him and yet peeked out to curiously size him up.
‘She’s a very curious little wildcat.’
“Miss Mite, we’re to be husband and wife.
If you want to look, do so openly.”
Lu Yanting gave a wicked smile and stood up from the sofa.
He strolled over to Ize.
“I’ve already told the old man.
I am very satisfied with Miss Mite and am willing to continue with the marriage contract.”
“I will submit a request to the Sea Shark Family Master to annul the engagement.
Mr.
Lu, please leave now.”
“Annul the engagement?
Has Admiral Ize asked your father?”
“When he accepted the oil mine from my Lu Family, he certainly didn’t mention annulling the engagement.
In fact, he hoped we would marry soon and wanted to set the wedding date right then and there.”
Lu Yanting could still recall the green, glowing eyes of the White Lion Family Head, Charles, as he looked over the oil mine transfer document.
‘Trading a useless daughter for an oil mine was an absolute bargain.’
“I don’t have a Spiritual Body, so I can’t soothe you.
Marrying me would only be a burden to you,” Wen Ran said, mustering her courage.
“Doesn’t matter.
My Lu Family owns mines.
We can afford to use pheromones for a lifetime.”
‘His flaunting of wealth is infuriating!’
Wen Ran bit her lip.
“But I don’t like you.
You’re too aggressive.
I don’t want to be with you.”
Lu Yanting rubbed his black buzz cut, a flash of annoyance crossing his face.
‘It seems I really did scare her that night.
But if I had another chance, I’d do it again.’
‘Only, I’d make sure to seal the deal and mark her directly!’
Ize escorted the young woman to the foot of the stairs.
“Go back to your room for now.”
“But, Brother, I’m scared.”
Ize’s voice softened even more.
“Don’t be afraid.
Brother will come be with you in a little while.”
“Okay, then.” Wen Ran went upstairs reluctantly.
As she reached the landing on the second floor, she saw You Bufan hidden in the shadows.
You Bufan scoffed lightly.
She glared at him and hurried upstairs, locking her door tightly.
Only after hearing the click of the lock did Ize turn around.
His face was cold and hard, as if coated in frost.
He took off the suit jacket he had changed into at the hospital, undid his Obsidian Cufflinks, and rolled up his sleeves.
“Lu Yanting, let’s take this outside.”
Lu Yanting, of course, was not afraid.
The moment they stepped out of the main building, Ize threw a punch at Lu Yanting’s face.
Even though Lu Yanting was prepared, he failed to dodge the swift punch.
He staggered, and the corner of his mouth started to bleed.
He spat out a mouthful of bloody saliva.
“As expected of the S-Level Admiral.”
He was only an A-Level male.
Just one level apart, yet the difference was like heaven and earth.
His gaze suddenly turned vicious.
He lunged swiftly toward Ize, a white Shark Tooth Sword materializing in his hand.
Ize was dismissive of his attack, parrying with a golden-glowing laser sword.
Lu Yanting seemed to flip a switch, turning into a mad dog.
With a reckless, life-or-death fighting style, he managed to wound Ize’s arm.
Ize looked at the wound on his arm, his brow tightening.
‘If the little girl sees this, she’ll probably be scared to tears!’
He raised his laser sword and slowly approached Lu Yanting, who was on the ground.
Just then, the Smart Brain on his wrist chimed.
He glanced down; it was a call from his father, Charles.
On the ground, Lu Yanting’s eyes curved into a smile.
“Not going to answer?”
He accepted the call.
An image of his father, Charles, appeared in the air, his square-jawed face looking grave.
“Ize, stop!”
“I promised Master Lu to ensure Lu Yanting’s safety in the Imperial City.”
“Father, after what he did…”
Before he could finish, Charles interrupted him.
“Ize, if you really can’t stand the sight of him, then move back to White Lion Mansion. This chapter was taken from g.com without permission.
Wen Ran is grown up now; you two shouldn’t be engaging in overly intimate behavior anymore.”
“With you there, it’s difficult for them to cultivate their relationship with Wen Ran.
Come back.”
Charles’s words struck Ize’s heart like a heavy blow, like a dull knife.
‘Father has his people in Rose Manor!’
A touch of detachment entered Ize’s deep blue eyes.
“Wen Ran is my sister.
I don’t feel at ease leaving her here alone.”
“And I am going to annul her engagement.
Lu Yanting isn’t right for her!”
Hearing his son’s non-negotiable tone and thinking again of the newly acquired oil mine, Charles sighed and chose to delay.
“Master Lu will be here in a few days for Hai Rui’s birthday banquet.
We’ll talk about it then.”
‘There’s still some time.
Maybe they’ll hit it off, and she’ll decide she won’t marry anyone but him.
When that happens, my dear son will have no grounds to object.’
“Since you’re not at ease, you can continue to stay there.
But you are not to harm Lu Yanting again.”
Between staying and leaving, Ize could only choose to compromise.
After hanging up, he met Lu Yanting’s smiling face.
He suppressed the fire in his heart again and again before turning to leave.
On the second floor, You Bufan stood by the window watching the fight that had come to an abrupt halt.
He cursed inwardly: ‘Useless!’
On the third floor, Wen Ran also saw Ize’s figure gradually walking toward the main building through the floor-to-ceiling window.
She sighed.
“So, he still couldn’t kill Lu Yanting after all?”
‘The plot exists, so the actors will inevitably make their grand entrance.’
‘I wonder if the ten million Star Coins I spent will be successful.’
Ize had just taken a shower and bandaged his wound when there was a knock on his door.
“Who is it?”
“It’s me, Brother.”
The door opened to reveal the petite young woman standing there, hugging a soft pink strawberry pillow.
The young woman was also wearing matching strawberry pajamas.
Her pair of watery, peach-blossom eyes stared straight at him.
“Brother, I’m scared.
Can I sleep with you tonight?”
A wave of heat rose within him.
His gaze shifted down, landing on the young woman’s pink, rounded toes.
“Not wearing shoes again.”
He pulled her into the room, sat her on the edge of the bed, then went to the next room to get her strawberry slippers and put them on for her.
Wen Ran kicked her feet uncooperatively, her voice soft and delicate.
“So, is that a yes or a no, Brother?”
Ize looked at the small foot that had landed on his chest.
‘Like a mischievous ragdoll cat kneading, its soft, padded paws seemed to press right into his heart.’
He grasped her small foot with his large hand.
“You can get on the bed after you wash your feet.”
Wen Ran licked her lips and said coaxingly, “Then you carry me to wash them.”
Ize sighed and dutifully carried her into the bathroom.
Wen Ran’s lips curved as she clung to him in a bear hug.
His large, warm palm supported her bottom to keep her from falling.