Seth hummed lightly, acknowledging her cunning nature and her unwillingness tolerate any loss.

Deliberately ignoring her, he waited for Isabella’s reaction.

Isabella had been speaking casually, but now she was extremely nervous.

The upstairs area was much larger than the downstairs, resembling more of a mini cocktail party than a small gathering.

Retired individuals with significant past roles how sought an outlet for their remaining energy at the shooting range. They sat on the second floor, drinking and casually commenting on the performances at the range.

As soon as Seth appeared, he instantly became the center of attention.

Strictly speaking, he was indeed a third-generation military man and many individuals i the field had witnessed his growth.

No one was intentionally causing trouble for him, but there were numerous attempts to get him to drink.

“Seth, you’re heartless. It’s been so long since you’ve come to visit us.

“Is this your wife?”

“Which family does she belong to?”

A group of straightforward old men, their temperament was just like that of Spencer, each one more imposing than the last..

Isabella had no choice but to draw attention to herself.

“Let me toast to all the heroes of our country

she downed three shots

the whole room was shocked, and all

relief, but Isabella was in a tough spot, downing

and came up to toast, which

the verge of sighing

Seth’s arm,

she went from about to release her grip to

a sticky

Is this… blood?

drunkenness disappeared

noticed that his face remained unchanged, and

sweat broke out on Isabella’s back, and she

were two drops of blood.

instant, her mind

fell to the ground, conveniently covering the two drops of

attention turned toward her.

quickly covered her hand with an embarrassed expression, saying, “I’m

turned around, looking

hand, and there was, indeed, blood on her finger. “It

delicate. Seth, quickly take her to get it treated,” George suggested. Seth nodded in agreement and guided Isabella out.

gripped his hand tightly. Upon sensing the stickiness in his palm, her heart almost

the hall did she release a small sigh

disregarded everything

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