k him. I’m sure he’ll gladly tell you the answer.” smiling mockingly, Leon walked away from them.

Millie felt a shiver run down her spine at the sight of his smirk. When she turned to Marcus, she caught the way his face flushed with wrath, looking extremely hostile and unapproachable.

Their eyes locked, and she felt a lump form in her throat as if a dagger had been thrust through her by his penetrating gaze.

Then, it occurred to Millie that Marcus’ expression of displeasure was prompted by what Leon had just said about her being his weakness. He probably thought she would prevent him from achieving his goals.

Millie rolled her eyes. She took a deep breath, approached Marcus confidently, and tapped his chest.

weakness, and I have no plans to bring you

had never met a woman like her

it playfully. She

help but let out a snort. “You think you’re made of steel

since I was young. I’m handy in the farming field and at fishing in the river. So, yes, I think I’m

the urge to roll his eyes. Her naive confidence was once again at

that just because you can fend for yourself and avoid starving means

raised her head

by not giving up. I’m resilient, and I face problems without

his wife, she was a prime target for any attempts made against him. After all, people tended to go after their enemies’ families

was a child. Upon seeing Marcus’ doubtful expression, Millie

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