What Axel did left the assistant stunned. His aloof and indifferent attitude made her truly believe that he was just an ordinary customer coming to pick up his clothes.

"Wendy, what are you staring at? Your eyes are glued to him." Regina forcefully pulled Wendy aside.

"Mom! Look at that man... He's so handsome! I've never seen anyone with such a magnificent face!" Wendy exclaimed with innocent excitement.

"Alright, alright. You're the daughter of a wealthy family. Don't act like you've never seen men. Even the most handsome man has only two legs," Regina scolded softly, but she couldn't help glancing at Axel out of the corner of her eye.

He seemed vaguely familiar to her. Besides, she felt his gaze on them was cold and intense, sending a shiver down her spine.

Just as the assistant fretted over how to get rid of these two nuisances, a crisp and sharp sound of high heels echoed from the stairs.

"Are you two done causing trouble?!"

Axel turned toward the voice and saw Roza standing not far away, her complexion pale.

"Mom, that wretched girl is here!" Wendy's eyes brimmed with disgust and hatred upon seeing her stepsister, Roza.

Originally, Wendy was the only legitimate heiress of the Walker family. However, the presence of this illegitimate daughter had somewhat affected her status in her father's eyes.

Besides being pretty, Roza was also talented and accomplished. From a young age, she excelled in

troublesome mother, who was a murderer, perhaps her

into the Sully family of North City wouldn't have been

it felt as if her feet were laden with lead. They

she came downstairs, she saw Axel sitting there-handsome, tall, and with strikingly attractive features. No matter how many times she saw him, he always made her heart flutter.

of the Walker family was like the clock striking

and past weren't as disgraceful and messy as hers. Regina's gaze

can talk about it after I finish," Roza said stiffly, her voice low and

afford to

him or her mentor. She had struggled with all her might to rise from the bottom to her current position. She didn't want to revert to her old self and be

dim and lifeless eyes

person she had been looking for, she

your arrogance has grown along with your temper, hasn't it? You're no longer the

There's no intention to make things difficult for you," Roza replied, her body feeling as if it

have anything to say, let's talk in my office,"

that you're part of the Walker family. But your background is something you can't erase. No matter how high you fly, always remember that it was the Walker family's support that enabled you

really subtle. Do you think she can actually understand you? Let me translate for you," Wendy said, her eyes flashing with

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