qWilliam was shocked by Danrique's words.

Being born into the royalty, everyone around me had always told me to focus on benefits and the big picture and that my feelings were inconsequential.

Putting aside friendships and romantic relationships, even family members are stepping stones to a higher status.

In my world, everything is for the sake of a higher status, including myself. I never had my own consciousness and freedom. All of my thoughts are based on obtaining more benefit for my family.

Everyone around me are aligned and heading toward the same goal. Maybe that was why I was attracted to Francesca's carefreeness.

She was living my dream life and doing everything I wanted but couldn't do. She was so bright. I thought not many could be like her in this world, living life however she wanted.

Yet now I realized Danrique could do the same too. Francesca is unrestrained and untethered to anything, but Danrique carries the entire fate of the Lindberg family on his shoulders.

Having the control of an extensive corporation at the tips of Danrique's fingers, even the slightest movement could bring about severe repercussions. There should be more restrains and ties around his neck than mine, but his beliefs of gaining freedom by standing at the peak were stunning to me.

Soon, William recollected his thoughts and sighed, “I'm impressed that you have such thoughts, but the reality is cruel-”

excuse of the weak. The powerful have every control

powerful that others fear you. You tore down every obstacle in your path when you were sixteen

you. No matter how powerful you are, there'll be something that you can't control. Besides,

isn't just your status

continued to advise, “I suggest you reconsider your decision. Even if you truly want to marry her, you still have to settle the problems

You'll have to

with William's point of view and was

he must possess the ability to retain that control. I don't think my marriage will affect my power or status,

I'm sure I can protect my own woman just

dripping with a

shuddered at

was taken aback briefly before smiling bitterly. “All right then, I

“Rest well.”

up to leave. He paused as he remembered something when he reached the door. Looking over his shoulder, he said, “Xendale is very cold,

you for

downward as he thanked Danrique profusely, but

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