How the Ice King Became my Doting Billionaire Husband

Norbert stood up, his authoritative gaze sweeping across the room.

The young men present felt their knees go weak under his stern look.

Among the elders, Norbert was known for his short temper.

Previously, a young man from the Hetfield family had taken a liking to one of the maids and forcefully took her out for drinks after pestering her for days. It was just drinks, nothing more, but when Norbert found out, he broke the young man's legs without a second thought.

Everyone tensed as Norbert seemed on the verge of anger.

They feared Stuart for his reckless behavior, but they feared Norbert for his strict and impartial demeanor.

Those who usually misbehaved found themselves at a loss for words in front of Norbert.

tone, Norbert announced, "I have something to

to suspect that Norbert would take this opportunity to reveal his relationship with Morwenna. Stuart had brought Adelaide to the gathering as a countermove to impress Norbert, but after an unexpected mishap in the lake, his irritation had washed away his

is my precious young friend, Morwenna. She's a real sweetheart, pretty quiet and sometimes too shy to stick up for herself. But that's no excuse for anyone to insult or mock her! From now on, I don't

in shock. No one had ever defended her so openly and directly before,

had she done to deserve such fierce protection from Norbert? Sᴇaʀch Thᴇ

Norbert finished speaking, his formidable gaze swept over

tried to bully Morwenna earlier that day,

young and old, were indeed a

crowd was also shaken by Norbert's public defense, especially since Morwenna had been

a maid after all. Why hadn't

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that Norbert intended to match Morwenna with Stuart, potentially setting her

glances at Stuart and then at Adelaide. Stuart looked particularly perplexed, as if a firm belief had been challenged, his expression tinged with surprise. Indeed, Stuart was surprised. He had assumed the