Sir Ares, Goodnight

Josephine was dumbfounded when she learned that the man her parents were trying to set her up with was a well-known gambler.

"Is that true, Angeline?" She refused to believe that her dear parents would do this to her.

Angeline swore and said, "The Titus family from Swallow City were the people who betrayed the Severe family in the past. In order to get revenge on them, I've dug up all the dirt on everyone in the Titus family

"Titus only has one young master, and that young master was notorious for being bad since he was a child. When he grew up, the only thing he knew how to do was eat, drink, and gamble. However, the Titus family still has a daughter, who is very competitive. Hence, they've trained her to be the heir instead."

Once Josephine listened to Angeline's words, she silently hugged her legs and curled up into a ball as she shivered.

"My mom and dad are truly kind to me," Josephine said quietly.

Angeline hugged her tightly in her arms, trying to give her some warmth. "Josie, don't be afraid. You still have me, and your brother. We'll never let your parents ruin your happiness."

Josephine leaned inside Angeline's arms. There was a

n expression of despair that was more griefful than death.

do, Angeline?" She felt like a lone boat that was drifting in the sea, driven far by the wind and waves, with nowhere to

be encouraging. "Life will give us a lot of hardship, Josie. But as long

Angeline's turbulence and suffering in this life and felt inspired to see that Angeline was still living forward even after

impassionedly, "You're right. As long as we're alive, there's always hope

Angeline was feeling relieved.

scoundrel?" Once she snapped

go, your parents would make your life a living

let him voluntarily give up on this marriage. Then,

him."

you have an

but we'll have to sacrifice

Josephine was confused.

"That brat liked me since he was a kid. All the love letters he wrote to me could be published into a book by now. If I showed up in front of him, his mind will certainly not be fixated on you." Josephine immediately shook her head when she heard her idea. "No, I can't drag you into this. If my brother knew that a man had any interest in you, he'd go berserk." Angeline smacked her lips and continued in a disappointed tone,

to the Fragrant Vessel Court and inform them that there's a distinguished guest in the Sycamore Annex, so that your brother would show up there to join in on the ruckus as

with one stone.