Chapter 470

Chapter 470

Upon hearing this, Artemis' expression changed drastically.

Cleef was furious. He said, "Mr. Lorence, you are an elder. How can you say such outrageous things?"

Amos sneered. "Mr. Strauss, a bet naturally comes with conditions. Besides, my brother is excellent. What's wrong with finding him a wife?"

Manuel Lorence chimed in excitedly, "Amos is right. A bet is fair. You can propose your own terms too."

"Look at your age! The age gap is too big!" Cleef was livid as he said.

Manuel was nearly 50 years old. He was short and stout, known for his peculiar fetishes. He had married and toyed with five or six wives, all of whom died under his abuse.

Amos dismissed the concern and said, "Age is not an issue. Whether on Phoenix Island or in the secular world, it's common for older men to marry young women. What's the problem? As for the age gap, it doesn't matter since there's no blood relation. Why not?"

earlier? Why hesitate now?" Manuel taunted, aiming to

coveted Artemis and wanted to bring

Lorence family, it would be even harder for the Strauss family

Cleef enraged. He responded, "Ridiculous! Why would I be afraid? I'll bet. If you lose, I want

Amos accepted without hesitation, fearing Cleef might change his

abilities of Artemis and Clara well. He knew that they stood no chance of

he didn't consider him

Artemis asked as her

families like hers often had no say in their marriages, at least the age

ugly, and rumored to be

understand my difficulties. Our family has been weak for many years, so winning this bet would bring us immense

risk is too great. Please, Uncle, take it back," Artemis pleaded as she knelt

in an accident years ago, and they were presumed dead. With no one to help

still be a hero to our family. I hope you

tears, knowing their chances

reveal his sympathy because he feared that the

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