The trip to Harstone only took three hours because the Kane family used their force on the highway, blocking any potential inconvenience.The sound of gunfire rang out outside the car, as if they were facing an attack, but Luca simply stared idly at the bodies that had just fallen outside.He was now under the protection of his father's assassins, and when Luca heard Ava snoring beside him, he thought they were finally getting the rest they needed.Luca actually found it a little odd to see Ava wearing a full black veil attire, as she looked like Astrid, but perhaps it was the best decision she had made before arriving at the rotten factory.“Young Master Kane, we’re here. Would you like us to announce your name as heir or…” Luca put his index finger to his mouth, and the assassin immediately fell silent.“No, let them think I’m a discarded bastard. Better to let them trample me before the real dessert comes, right?” Luca nodded at the sleeping Ava. “Just keep an eye on the girl, she’

Luca stepped forward toward him, and Frank took a step back as well.There was nothing behind the blond man except a large, wide open window, and Luca didn't want to risk the man dying again.“No, don't go, Frank. I'm not here to hurt you. I just want to talk,” Luca explained, even though he knew the reason they were in this situation was because Luca had already killed him and his twin.Frank just stood there with an unreadable expression, staring at Luca and when Luca saw his silence, he thought Frank had given up and might talk but unexpectedly, Frank suddenly ran toward Luca.Luca immediately reached for the pocket knife in his pocket to defend himself, but Frank wasn't aiming at him. He was aiming at Ava, and it was too late when the girl screamed, clutching her injured arm, and Frank disappeared through the exit door.***Kane's assassins were immediately summoned to the bar, and Luca decided to use all the power of his superpowers today to make them his allies, as none of them

“W—What?!”Luca raised his eyebrows in disbelief at Genoven's words, but the old man only smiled broadly.“Yes, you heard me correctly. Astrid herself wants to marry you immediately, and in return, we will control the seas because Lagos has entrusted all their power to us. Astrid even wants to make you the heir to the Lagos throne in case you don't win the Kane throne, but if you do, you will have both thrones.”“Yes, Luca. Your father is right. I really want to marry you,” Astrid said, looking directly at Luca from behind her black veil. “I hope you want the same as I do, Luca, because I have no one but you right now. I hope you accept this engagement wholeheartedly because there are no other candidates besides you.”Astrid grinned, and Luca felt uncomfortable watching her.***After dinner, the guests dispersed, and Luca noticed that Genoven, for the first time, had entered his bedroom

Luca shook his head as he hurried to find John and ask some questions. Ava looked at him inquisitively while trying to keep up, though Luca let the system girl do as she pleased."You look pale, is everything alright?" Ava asked as they crossed paths with the Lagos family, including Astrid, who cast a sidelong glance at Luca.However, Luca paid no heed to the dreadful fiancée currently accompanied by her family."Are you okay? Or is there another problem with that Astrid woman? Did she threaten you?""No, but it’s far worse. My insane father burned all his mistresses alive," Luca replied, shocking the system girl.Just as she was about to ask for more details, Luca cut her off."You’ll hear the full story from my assassin soon enough. Instead of asking about that now, help me find John using your tracking abilities." Luca spoke, and Ava said nothing more.When they reached the end of the hallway, Ava suddenly pulled Luca aside because he had chosen the wrong direction. He knew she pos

Luca and Ava stepped into the scientists' quarters just as the system screen prompted them to greet the laboratory's chief scientist.Ava sat on the sofa in the corner of the laboratory, an area Luca suspected the facility used for 'secret transactions' with clients.Seeing the system girl sigh repeatedly, the brunette man realized she needed time to come to terms with reality.Luca continued to observe her, noting Ava’s indifferent reaction when a captive Ukrainian scientist offered her a cup of coffee, though he couldn't blame her.The reality was indeed shocking: how could someone as hideous as Bauer have a sister as stunning as a goddess the "gypsy girl"?Luca had even slept with the woman who shared Bauer’s blood when he was bored, an incident that, fortunately, happened only once.The thought of being aroused by a member of the Bauer family, let alone fathering a child with one, was utterly repulsive to him and it was the last thing Luca wanted in this second life."Hello, so yo