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.

That won't do-I won't use that kind of money." Ivy assumed it had been

you 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 with

I am. Since we've spent most of our lives at sea without families or many

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 his

you. I've decided that once we're back, I'll work hard

you. Just don't overwork yourself, okay? Now you can rest easy. At the very least, I have enough to

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

settle down in Clothville. I can settle there too, work with him, and start fresh. We

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

and she didn't want to set foot on that ship again. But she couldn't

is

beamed with happiness. "Frank,

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

wife. If I don't treat you well, 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 by

thoughtful nature back on the ship, but she hadn't realized just how

eyes sparkled. To have Frank in her life, she felt there was nothing

stopping and exploring along the way, it took them more than ten

Ivy's heart filled with warmth.

the saying goes, falling leaves return to their roots.

another day. Oh, and I'm

"Of course."

my house. Are

Frank was still self- conscious about his past as a pirate. Even

regretted not listening to Genevieve before. She had warned Ivy that Mio wasn't right for her, but Ivy had

mom, but do you think I should

my mom used to be materialistic, but after everything that's happened, she's