Chapter 425

In the heart of Country F stood a mysterious manor, the home of a complex and secretive family. For two centuries, this family had commanded wealth that rivaled entire nations. They controlled countless businesses, vast lands, and the people who lived on them—most of whom served the household. Inside a luxurious villa, a young girl paced restlessly across the room, her unease written in every step. “Ayra,” a woman with a beautifully tied chignon approached gently and took her hand. “Don’t worry. I’ve heard that Young Master Jian is returning soon.” Ayra’s eyes lit up. “Really, Mom? Is he truly coming home?” “This time, he’s coming back to take over the leadership of the family. And when he does, he’ll be expected to choose a bride from within the family.” Her mother looked at her closely. “Ayra, are you ready?” “Mom, I have no confidence at all,” Ayra admitted, her voice shaking. “Jian doesn’t like any of the girls in our family. His heart belongs to someone else—an ordinary girl named