Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Back at the hotel, Ivy carefully calculated their purchases for the day. "Frank, we spent over twenty thousand dollars tonight. That's so extravagant."

Frank stepped out of the shower, wearing a bathrobe that revealed his broad chest. Ever since he'd cut his hair and shaved his beard, he looked much more handsome.

Especially now, as he walked out with such a carefree air, Ivy couldn't bring herself to look directly at him. His physique was like that of a male model from a magazine.

"If I remember correctly, you used to spend more than twenty thousand on a single coat, didn't you?"

"Frank, I told you, don't compare me to the past. I really don't care about that anymore. As long as we're together and happy, that's all that matters. I don't want to be some wasteful woman."

Frank chuckled. "You're really thinking about me that much? Then tell me, how much do you think I should have in savings?"

Ivy thought for a moment. "A few tens of thousands? You've spent years at sea, and you're not a captain. Having ten or twenty thousand saved up would already be impressive."

"Wrong."

"Then... a few hundred thousand?"

"Still wrong."

"A million?" Ivy didn't dare to guess any higher.

"Forget it. Just look for yourself." Frank handed her his phone. Every bank transaction was accompanied by a notification.

Ivy counted the digits one by one. "Ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand... nine million, eight hundred and sixty thousand! Frank, is this your account?"

"What else would it be?" Frank found her surprised expression adorable.

money? Did you steal it? That won't

thinking? I'll explain the whole pirate business to you later. Anyway, this money comes from years of business deals I've made while working

than I am. Since we've spent most of our lives

I'd always planned to save this money for my wife. From now on, you don't need to work-I'll take care of you." Frank's protective nature showed in his words. At

I won't rely on you. I've decided that

to do, I'll support you. Just don't overwork yourself, okay? Now you

boss went to Clothville as well. Last night, I explained everything about

can settle there

Ivy's eyes lit up. Though they hadn't discussed their future plans, she had always feared he

pirate's life was unstable, and she didn't want to set foot on that ship again. But

is my

with happiness. "Frank,

greatest stroke of luck in her life. But now, she realized she had been completely wrong. Frank was the blessing fate had

who else would I treat well? Go take a shower and get some rest. We still have a long journey ahead tomorrow. I checked online, and there are a few nice spots to visit on the way. We can stop

Ivy. She had noticed his thoughtful nature back on the ship, but she hadn't realized

eyes sparkled. To have Frank in her life, she

along the way, it took them more than

of her hometown, Ivy's heart filled

the saying goes, falling leaves return to their roots. At this

day. Oh, and I'm graduating this June-you have to come to my graduation

"Of course."

my

will dislike me?" Frank was still self- conscious about his past as a pirate. Even though he hadn't done anything heinous,

mom has a good eye for people. I have a feeling she'll like you." Ivy regretted not listening to Genevieve before. She had warned Ivy that Mio

brought some gifts for your mom, but do you think I should buy something

that. I admit my mom used to be materialistic, but after everything that's happened, she's changed. Now, she just