It was due to Zachariah’s old age-leading to his weak physical condition and waning fertility-that he


    doted on She even more. It therefore came as a huge surprise to She that her father would even


    consider marrying her off to a family in Riverson.


    Zachariah said, “Riverson is a big ce, with an area that is more than twice asrge as Brookbourn.


    The grass there is greener, and their first-tier families are even stronger than Brookbourn Mansion.


    Your life will forever be free of worry if you could get married to a family there.” After a brief pause, he


    added, “And that’s not considered far by most standards. Riverson is only an hour or two away from


    here by car, and we also have lots of properties and vis there. If you move there, you cane back


    to visit me any time. More importantly, our assets will be better utilized and developed if you marry


    there!”


    She smiled coldly. “What do you mean by that, Dad? Are you using my marriage as a means to bring


    you more benefits? I will not let my marriage be a transaction!”


    As soon as Zachariah saw She’s intense reaction, he softened his tone slightly and said to her,


    “Don’t be silly. I’m not saying that your marriage will be a transaction. I’m just hoping that you’d choose


    the best out of the best because my daughter deserves only the best!”


    “Okay, okay. I’m going to bed now. I’m still young, and I haven’t thought about marriage yet. Let’s save


    this conversation for the future!” She said bluntly and went upstairs.


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    Elsewhere, at Riverson, Tharran gathered several of the Blood-Drinker Gang’s elders and protectors.


    He took his seat at the foremost position and had a most dignified expression on his face.


    “Is something wrong, sir? I can’t think of any other exnation for why you called us here sote at


    night.” A woman could not help but frown. Judging from the look on Tharran’s face, she could already


    sense that something was gravely wrong.


    Riverson was a big ce, after all, and the Blood-Drinker Gang was only able to be one of the


    strongest underground forces there due to the number of strong individuals in their ranks. As a result,


    many of Riverson’s popce have heard about them and dared not provoke them.


    As a result, few things could give Tharran a headache.


    Tharran looked at everyone and said, “Fifth Elder, Frankie, and his two apprentices have just been


    killed this afternoon.”


    “What?” Everyone gasped when they heard that. Frankie’s attainment level was that of a level four


    grandmaster, which was undoubtedly very high. Hearing that he had been killed led everyone to gasp


    in shock.


    The Blood-Drinker Gang lost three of their strongest members at once, which exined why Tharran


    had such an unhappy expression. His expression darkened even more and he clenched his fists as he


    said, “I didn’t expect Severin to be this powerful. We’ve underestimated him, that’s for sure. I now


    understand why the seven elite fighters we sent to help the Cedar Gang were killed so quickly.”


    Following a brief pause, he continued, “Judging from the current situation, I would say that it would be


    very difficult for us to gain ess to Brookbourn’s underground forces and obtain their assets if we


    don’t kill Severin!”