Chapter 1114

"Frederick, are there still many people living in this old mansion?" Hazel asked as she walked through the garden with Frederick, her hand securely clasped in his large one. "Not many," he replied. Just as Hazel was debating whether to ask more about the residents, Frederick continued, "The Fuller family is different from others. Most of the clan lives here in the old mansion, with only a few sent out to keep tabs on the outside world. "Each generation also assigns one branch of the family to venture out—to run businesses and earn money. The profits are used to cover the mansion’s expenses, with half of the remainder converted into stable currency and stored in the family vault. "The rest is theirs to keep." Hazel listened intently, her dark, sparkling eyes brimming with curiosity. "So, the people who live here—can’t they leave? What about dating and marriage? Do they marry relatives?" At the thought, she couldn’t help but scrutinize Frederick carefully. *Thank goodness*, she mused in