I might have sounded nonchalant, but I knew Anson would understand.

He glanced at me. "Her fate? You're right. She's been like a boy ever since she was a child. She would mingle with them and endure all kinds of hardship without complaining. I never spoiled her. After all, she was destined to shoulder the great responsibility that is the Huffman family."

Anson looked up and gazed blankly at the tree in the courtyard.

He looked desolate. Maybe he really did think of me as his family.

"I thought it might have been dangerous for her to do all that, but she's been by my side handling the business since she was fifteen. She's faced danger several times, but she has never flinched, and she's only become more resolute."

I involuntarily recalled the first time I saw Trinity. She had entered my line of sight with Jared, emanating a fierce aura. Even her gaze had been cold and ruthless.

But fate was fickle, and I had discovered another side of her. She was innocent and gentle, just like a girl next door.

"My father established the Huffman family's influence in the business world. I grew up fighting alongside my father, and I was well aware of the danger. But the Huffman family makes their money from these risks." Anson spoke calmly.

There was a hint of helplessness in his tone.

understand. She's just a girl, after all. That's why I believe Jared is good for her." He glanced at

so

what he was going

surged within

Trinity alternated in my

first time I met

Ivanna cooking and Jared serving dishes just

it," I reassured

the gleam in his eyes deepened, but he didn't say

stood up and said,

up and followed

the pavilions and towers resembled scenery I used to

no time

and I built together." As he slowly walked with

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