Richest Mogul

Chapter 1962

There were only seven or eight days left before they would reach Graystone.

As they got closer, a hint of greed crept into Manfred's heart.

Sometimes, twisted thoughts would surface. If he discarded the copper mirror, even if Vivian found her parents, she wouldn't be able to take them back with her.

She would have to return frequently. And if she did, he would get to see her again. The moment the thought emerged, it threatened to consume all reason. But the moment he looked at Vivian, it vanished just as quickly.

He could be ruthless, deceitful, and shameless with anyone else—but not with her.

Inside the carriage, Vivian could sense Manfred's silence. At first, she chose not to disturb him.

But when she saw he was stuck in that gloomy mood for too long, she finally asked, "Is something on your mind?"

Hearing her words, Manfred turned his gaze toward her. Vivian's clear, sincere eyes reflected nothing but genuine concern. Yet, under such a pure and unguarded gaze, Manfred found himself at a loss for words.

Their eyes met.

And in that moment, Vivian suddenly understood what was weighing on him. She fell silent too.

a while, neither of them

night, they stopped at an inn. Even

and the others stood by

countless questions running through his mind, but none

Vivian seemed out of sorts. It was as if they each had something weighing on

obvious that Manfred still cared

watch almost the entire

single argument between

they hadn't fought, Kemp couldn't understand why they were so silent around each

if they were caught in an unspoken

Manfred hadn't seen Vivian in

three years ago, when Vivian left and they returned to Vlario, Alger had met with Manfred. With a serious tone, he had told him that Vivian never truly belonged in their world and that

inévitable.

to harbor any lingering

was the best way

time,

even now, he still didn't fully get it. What he did remember was how Manfred had been quiet for a long time, from dawn