Mysterious Male Escort Is a Mogul

q“Besides, I could tell you have feelings for Dr. Felch, right? I'm sure you'll be glad if you get to keep her in the country.”

“But...”

“Stop acting like a naggy wench.” Federico did not want to waste his energy on William anymore. “If you want me to investigate the contamination of the water source, then do as I say. Otherwise, I'll turn a blind eye to that incident. And I'll still get your cousins to do the job on your behalf. If this happens, trust me, you'll not get anything out of it.”

Federico's warning sounded like a threat.

William knew he had no choice but to resign to his fate. “All right, Grandpa. I'll heed your advice.”

“That's more like it,” Federico responded with a smile of satisfaction. “Everything I'm doing now is for your own good. After all, you're my successor and will take over my position in the future. Besides, your leg will only recover in another half a year. Isn't it great to have her take care of you?”

“Yes.” William decided to play along and not refute Federico.

“You can leave now.” Federico gestured for him to go. “Go back and take a rest.”

froze for a moment. “But

front of him and investigate the poisoning of the

time to sort things out,” Federico explained. “I'll keep my promise and look into it, so don't worry.

could only keep mum after getting Federico's reassurance. He nodded and said, “All right. Got

for a subordinate to come in and

William heard his cousins greeting Federico. “Grandpa, we miss

“Come, come. We have top-grade

pleasantries made William question if Federico would fulfill his promise and investigate them

breeze brushed through his face when he looked to the sky,

an old, sly fox who used the throne

plan were nothing but just empty

a few scapegoats to take

reason that William was not qualified and not suitable to ascend to the throne.

thought Federico would be willing to groom him to become the next