Chapter 1184

Frederick strode into the Wallace family villa with long, purposeful strides, instantly drawing every gaze in the room. John, calm and composed, rose to meet him. “What brings you here?” Frederick’s lips curved into a devil-may-care smile. “I came to deliver a gift to my fiancée.” Bryan, mid-sip of water, promptly choked. Setting the glass down with a cough, he hurried outside to check—only to find no extra trucks in the driveway. Relieved, yet suspicious, he came back in and eyed Frederick. “So… where’s this gift you’re talking about?” Frederick’s gaze softened as it landed on Jane. “Jane, my most valuable asset… is me. That’s my gift to you.” Before Jane could retort, her phone began vibrating nonstop. Glancing at the screen, her eyes widened—notification after notification, each confirming transfers of assets into her name. Without a word, she handed the phone to John. He scrolled through the messages slowly, rubbing his temples. Having a sister with this kind of allure was proving