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.”

“But they're already

and investigate the poisoning of the water source. But he

out,” Federico explained. “I'll keep my promise

mum after getting Federico's reassurance. He nodded and

gestured for a subordinate to

leaving, William heard his cousins

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how they exchanged pleasantries made William question if Federico would fulfill his promise and investigate them for the water contamination issue. What a

his face when he looked to the sky, he seemed to have come to

old, sly fox who used the throne as bait

so-called investigation and succession plan

the end, Federico would get a few scapegoats to take the blame to appease

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

Federico would be willing to groom him