After returning to London, Huo Zun obviously became busier.

Yet, the man always carried a low pressure around him, clearly in a bad mood, which only improved under Hua Nuan’s soothing presence.

But Hua Nuan had to sigh with her hands on her waist, because the man was really a beast. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

His demands were insatiable.

Though Huo Zun felt at ease, she couldn’t get out of bed, her waist sore and aching.

...

The next day, when Hua Nuan woke up groggily, the man was already gone from the bedroom.

Hua Nuan furrowed her beautiful brows, seeing the surroundings empty, she pressed her lips together.

Even though the man was not there, the room still carried his subtle scent, captivating one’s heart, making them unknowingly sink into the man’s tenderness.

...

Hua Nuan, after washing up, went downstairs, where the butler had already prepared a lavish breakfast.

"Madam, sir ordered that since you love millet porridge, it was specially simmered for two hours today."

"What else did sir order?"

"Sir instructed that you must be watched to finish the millet porridge, otherwise, with your childlike nature, you might lose interest halfway and stop drinking."

Seeing the butler’s earnest and serious demeanor, Hua Nuan’s face flushed; even when the man wasn’t there, there was someone watching over her.

"Thank you."

With a slight curve of her lips, Hua Nuan sat in the dining chair, taking small bites of the millet porridge from her bowl, pursed her lips, and said, "By the way, where is Huo Zun, where did he go?"

"Sir went to attend business, left early, and instructed us to inform you that he will be back to join you for lunch and dinner."

"Alright."

Hua Kun also used to have countless engagements outside.

However, no matter how busy or tired, he would always come back to join her for meals.

These small details often reveal everything.

Hua Nuan’s heart felt incredibly warm, not forgetting Isabella’s invitation from yesterday. She quickly finished her breakfast and loudly said, "Help me arrange to meet with the old lady, and if sir asks, say I went shopping, I don’t want him to worry."

"Okay."

The butler, seeing Hua Nuan’s considerate demeanor, felt inwardly appreciative.

...

Hua Nuan chose a relatively quiet café, where the gentle piano music soothed and calmed the heart.

Moving her gaze from the coffee cup in front of her, Hua Nuan pressed her lips together, casting her eyes on the elegant and noble woman before her, and spoke lightly.

"I wonder what the old lady plans to discuss with me today?"

Though she understood the woman’s intentions, Hua Nuan feigned ignorance, asking seemingly clueless.

While it’s said that wise people do not speak in riddles, sometimes playing dumb can be more effective, especially with someone as deep as Isabella.

Isabella’s expression remained unchanged as she slowly lifted the coffee cup before her, took a sip, and then spoke: "Hua Nuan, help me."

One sentence, concise, Hua Nuan narrowed her phoenix-like eyes.

"Old lady, I just married Huo Zun, a person of little significance, unsure of how I can assist you?"

Hua Nuan spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly, her beautiful eyes clear, very respectful.

Yet, her words were full of force, leaving no room for negotiation, rather outright provocative.

Isabella: "..."

For the first time, asking this young woman for help, unexpectedly rebuffed so casually.

Isabella’s face looked somewhat unsightly, then sharply said: "Hua Nuan, you are a clever person, you should know opposing me leads to no good outcome."

Entering the Huo Family isn’t easy.

In Cologne City, constrained by Huo Zun’s stubbornness, she had no choice but to agree.

Though she admired the young woman’s character and ability, marrying into the Huo Family was indeed climbing too high due to her background.

Therefore, now that Hua Nuan has joined the Huo Family, without her support, Hua Nuan cannot stand firm on the shelf.

Hua Nuan curled her lips slightly, watching Isabella’s slightly strained expression, did not get angry, but spoke calmly: "Certainly aware, the Huo Family has long been declining, actually at any time might be swallowed, or removed from the British Royal Family, it’s you who has maintained it single-handedly."

"In our Chinese saying, you truly hold no less courage than men."

Hua Nuan spoke earnestly, then her gaze landed on the woman before her.

"Grandmother, but this time, I really can’t help you. I respect your character, but one must also respect the hardships they have experienced. When Huo Zun was in the Huo Family, the hardships he endured, I think you are aware. Not to mention his father never bore even the basic duties of upbringing, Huo Zun’s mother even lost her life, and what they really went through in the Huo Family, you know best."