"Their methods are more vicious than you can imagine, and it''s almost impossible to guard against them. As long as you hold onto those assets, you''ll have endless trouble." Foreman said.


    Ste replied coolly, "The enemy''s methods aren''t what''s frightening. What''s frightening is the betrayal of those closest to you.


    They knew they couldn''t get to me in Solmaris, so they did everything they could to lure me away.


    But even after tricking me intoing to another country, they had no opportunity to make a move. It''s not easy to plot against Joshua and me without either of us noticing."


    Ste''s gaze was cial as she looked at him. "But Neo-Vespera is different. Not only does Haynes have influence here, but so does your family, the Richardses.


    Haynes may have been wary of you, but he never would have imagined you''d be ruthless enough to harm his mother.


    You were willing to kill so many people just to achieve your goal... Foreman, I don''t even recognize you anymore.


    Or maybe, you stopped being the Foreman I knew the moment you decided to harm Joshua for your own selfish reasons."


    Something Ste said seemed to trigger him, and Foreman suddenly grew agitated. "Joshua, Joshua! Is Joshua all you can see?!


    Star, he''s a devil! He''ll destroy everything you have and drag you down to hell with him!"


    Watching Foreman descend into a frenzy, Ste''s pupils constricted.


    From her perspective, the one dragging her to hell was the man standing right in front of her.


    Ste lowered her gaze slightly, choosing not to provoke him further.


    She said calmly, "Bring me the transfer agreement. I''ll sign it."


    Foreman froze, his expression one of disbelief.


    "Star, you... what did you say?"


    "You''re right," Ste said. "Those things don''t belong to me. I''m just returning them now."


    Foreman had thought persuading Ste would be a difficult task.


    He never expected her to agree so readily.


    Foreman asked again, "Star, are you really willing to give it all up?"


    Ste gave a slight nod.


    A flicker of joy appeared in Foreman''s eyes.


    He handed the share transfer agreement to Ste.


    Ste carefully read through the contents before signing her name.


    Foreman put the document away, his expression softening.


    "Star, once the shares are transferred, I''ll take you on vacation somewhere else."


    Ste said


    but I


    can stay put for now,


    I''ll go crazy if I have to


    speeday in a pit


    ck


    room like this like to walk around


    I''d


    the house. Is that okay?"


    A hesitant look crossed Foreman''s face.


    Ste added, "You could also just let me out for a little while when you get back.


    I''m so bored being cooped up here


    all day could cook for you imet cooking?"  ?


    spare time dont you like my


    At her words, Foreman felt a surge of longing.


    It wasn''t her cooking he loved; it was her.


    He desperately wanted Ste to treat him the way a wife would treat her husband.


    But Foreman knew that now was not the time.


    In the end, his reason won out over his desire.


    Foreman took a soft breath. "I


    take you for a walk around


    When I''m


    I''m present


    As for cooking..... there''s no need for now. You should just rest during this time."