qNevertheless, Danrique was not angry. He merely regarded Francesca with a smile, and his gaze was filled with pride.

Although he did not say it out loud, he felt really pleased. See, that's my woman!

The constant flattery started to make Francesca feel cocky. Snuggling in Danrique's arms, she giggled non-stop and forgot about her plan to escape.

When the car returned to the Lindberg residence, she was struck by a sudden realization. Oh no, I'm back in this cage! It would be impossible to escape now!

Beep! Beep!

Suddenly, Danrique's phone buzzed. He glanced at his phone's screen and answered the call. “Hi!”

The person on the other end of the line said something, and a crease appeared between Danrique's eyebrows. After a moment's silence, he muttered coldly, “Mr. President, I'm going to H City to settle some personal matters. The members of the Nacht family and the Lindberg family are sworn enemies, so how could both families form an alliance?”

The president was different from Frank. He was amiable and spoke in a calm tone. Moreover, he kept persuading Danrique.

be angry at the president. Still, he refused to compromise. “I'll head there for sure. If anything

difficult for me to take him down on my own if you don't attend the trial. This is a crucial moment, and you mustn't be absent. Can't you hold off your personal matters for two more days? If you really must attend to them, you can assign someone to do it for you. I can also send someone over to help you. Plus, I can even seek help from Zarain. As long as you stay, the

words sounded like a plea, and Danrique found it hard

and felt

of the important matters,” Francesca

Erihalean, but she

urgent issue. The only person who could make Danrique answer the phone and feel troubled was the

H City myself. Perhaps, I might even locate that famous doctor.” Francesca eyed Danrique, as

Lindberg, I can accompany Ms. Felch on her return. Don't worry. We'll take

business,” Francesca added,

attend the trial. He told Francesca, “I'll come over

you.” The president was overjoyed. “Please send my regards to Ms. Cece and

“Okay.”

had ended, Danrique pinched Francesca's chin and warned her sternly, “We'll get you treated, and don't ever think

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