“Oh… family? Fredric nodded with a cryptic smile.

Was Zephyr not the green-eyed monster who raged whenever Neil was mentioned previously?

Fredric was aware but said nothing, sipping wine on his own. He was a lawyer who had seen plenty, after all. How would he be intimidated by just a few words from Zephyr?

Hence, he counterattacked and smiled at Zephyr. “Z, you’re cousins with Neil now, huh? I’d just like to remind you that Southeast Aciatic is traditional and conservative. Many reputable major families make cousins get married to secure their statuses.

“So, it’s not impossible for cousins to be together in Southeast Aciatic. It’s legal over there!”

Fredric emphasized the words ‘cousins’ and ‘legal’.

It was just unexpected that Zephyr did not take the bait.

The man sank into the couch with his arm on the back of the couch. His other arm swirled the wine glass slowly with a vague smile.

“I’ve heard about this.” Zephyr was cool as a cucumber.

Fredric paused. “What?”

to the customs and traditions of my

“Z?”

a teasing smile was on

that I’ve already married Cordelia. Even if we hadn’t gotten married,

was usually slow and clueless, was the first to react and spat out his

the man’s father-in-law had already given him a strengthening tonic—how could

Josiah laughed.

was puzzled. “Is Z…

patted his shoulder with a

chin

pressure and exceptional confidence. He had failed. He should have known that

to come clean first if he wanted to pull

Fredric sighed. “I did feel kind of strange when

of strange?” Zephyr

Fredric was unable

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