The Charismatic Charlie Wade

Nirina’s words had a profound effect on Maria, making her eyebrows tremble unconsciously. Though she seemed to grasp something, she decided not to probe further, choosing to brush the matter aside. With a delightful smile, she said to Josef, “Since the Young Master can’t make up his mind, let me choose.”

Pausing for a moment, she continued, “In ancient times, I would definitely call you ‘husband’, but nowadays, no one addresses anyone like that. We pretend to be lovers rather than husband and wife, so how about you calling me dear and I call you my baby?”

Maria’s face flushed as she anxiously awaited Nirina’s response, fearing he might refuse or be dissatisfied.

However, Nirina didn’t dwell on it much. To him, acting like a couple, even wearing matching outfits, warranted using such endearments. Nonchalantly, he nodded and replied, “Baby, right? Sure, let’s do it that way.”

Afterward, Nirina reminded her, “Just remember, don’t use that term ‘Nujia’ in front of others. We’re living in a new era now and such old titles are no longer appropriate. If you say that outside, people who don’t know might get the wrong idea…”

Maria playfully stuck out her tongue and said, “Young Master, Nujia has lived through the transition from the old age to the new era. I understand what you’re saying. Besides, I haven’t used that term in hundreds of years, only in front of you. After leaving this place, I’ll adjust myself.”

“Sounds good.” Nirina acknowledged. He glanced at the time and suggested, “It’s getting late; let’s go.”

Maria nodded, asking Josef, “Young Master, after we leave can I call you my dear?”

With a casual tone, Nirina replied, “As long as you’re not worried about the teasing from the old folks downstairs, you can call me whatever you like.”

Blushing immediately, Maria corrected him, “No, no, what I meant was after we leave the Zilian Villa…”

Chuckling, Nirina shook his head, “Alright, let’s get going quickly. They are still waiting downstairs, probably eager to say goodbye to you.”

“Okay,” Maria apologized, “Young Master, I’m sorry. Wait a moment, I’ll come after offering incense to my father.”

Nirina readily agreed, then left the room on his own.

and muttered in a soft voice, “Father… Maria wants to marry her husband… oh no, oh no… I made a mistake pretending to be someone else… Maria is going back to the south with Young Master Paul. I hope you, in the spirit realm, bless Maria and Young Master to return safely and also wish that Young

her prayers, she kowtowed before the spiritual tablet three times

the courtyard, greeting Maria with a

first floor, their heads tilting up the stairs. Their eyes widened when they saw the two in their matching outfits and Marius exclaimed, “Oh! Mr. Paul and Ms. Paul, truly

longest, have you ever seen her smile like this in the

occasionally steal glances at Josef,

their perception, Maria was someone who loved to laugh, but she carried a heartlessness, playfulness, and dominance that set her apart. Coquettish and shy were words that hadn’t been associated with Maria for ages. But now, they were in for a surprise, as

Maria came closer, Larry Cole couldn’t help but smile and exclaim, “Just imagine how breathtaking Miss

in, “But, you know, the three of you old men should stop gossiping until Miss and Mr.

“Enough, we’ll talk once Miss and

three of them continued to chat casually while Nirina and Maria entered

Cole and his companions hurried forward, accompanied by

“Mr. Paul and I are leaving for a trip to the southern province. I’m entrusting this place to you. Remember,

Cole assured, “Miss, don’t worry,

I did a fortune telling for you. Your calamity has been averted by Mr. Paul and there won’t be any major changes for the next twenty or thirty years. You can rest assured. If there’s something to attend to in Eastcliff, you can confidently handle it without having to stay here all

understood that Keagan Myers had a unique path, which meant he couldn’t choose

this too and he expressed his desire to stay for a while and reconnect with his childhood

“It’s alright for you to stay.

don’t

get down to business,” Maria nodded. “In that

Nirina and Maria to the yard, where they

She stole a glance at Josef, then turned to look out of

casually, “About half