Stephan brewed some coffee. “What’s with that expression? We’re husband and wife. Of course, we should repay Maurice’s favor together.”

It would be best to settle this debt so no one suspected anything. He emphasized the words “husband and wife,” making his intention crystal clear.

Felicia understood. She also knew how terrifyingly possessive he was. But instead of arguing, she simply chuckled. It was rare for Stephan to put aside his hostility toward Maurice and say something like this, though his jealousy was unmistakable.

She laughed for a long while before tiptoeing up to press a kiss to Stephan’s lips. “Alright, then we’ll repay this debt together.”

Stephan hummed in response. “We’ll have the wedding once we return.”

“Okay,” Felicia smiled.

“And we’ll get our marriage certificate,” Stephan huffed.

“Okay,” Felicia readily agreed with a smile. Her quick answer took Stephan by surprise.

He leaned down, whispering another request into her ear in a deliberately lowered voice. He had expected her to blush, maybe even punch him. But to his surprise, Felicia simply smirked, looped her arms around his shoulders, and answered, “Play.”

Her answer was enough to drive Stephan insane. The night grew heated. That night, the two lovers lost themselves in their passion many times.

The next morning, Scarlet knocked on Felicia’s door when it was time to set out. She found the door still shut, with no sounds coming from inside.

Scarlet was puzzled. Having spent so much time with Felicia, she knew her habits well. No matter how late she stayed up the night before, she always woke up on time. When she knocked a third time, Maurice arrived.

The aftereffects of the venomous creature were strong. He looked pale, though he still carried himself with a commanding presence. A group of his men followed closely behind him, their demeanor just as imposing. The third knock was met with silence.

Maurice frowned and ordered his men to break down the door despite Scarlet’s attempt to stop him. But just then, the door clicked open. Felicia and Stephan stepped out, holding hands.

Maurice’s expression darkened.

Scarlet blinked in surprise, but she quickly recovered and joked, “When did you get there, Mr. Russell? No wonder there wasn’t an answer. I guess I was being inconsiderate. My bad.” Stephan was in a great mood. Not only did he wave off Scarlet’s comment, but he even motioned to Maurice. “Let’s go.”

Maurice’s men exchanged uneasy glances, already bracing for conflict. They remembered how Stephan had nearly ended Maurice’s life at Mount Farstone. But it seemed their worries were for nothing.

Just as they were about to breathe a sigh of relief, however, they quickly realized the battle wasn’t over. The locked gates and their intimidating presence suggested otherwise.

Stephan was the first to withdraw his gaze, smirking as he openly wrapped an arm around Felicia’s shoulders and led her forward. Everyone immediately noticed the dazzling ring on Felicia’s finger.