Who this ’they’ refers to is naturally self-evident.

Selena Kensington turned her head in surprise, "So soon...?"

It had only been an hour.

And the time from the airport to the Norwood Family only takes a little over half an hour.

"Yes."

Sterling Norwood lifted Selena Kensington’s hair, playing with it in his palm.

Selena Kensington gave him an incredulous look but didn’t stop him.

A little over half an hour later.

Lark Mayfield and Roxanne Sutton appeared in front of The Northwood Estate.

This was Roxanne Sutton’s first time at the Norwood Family.

Looking at the magnificent and grandiose estate, Roxanne Sutton’s eyes flickered with a trace of shock.

Her heart grew more envious of Selena Kensington.

But she also understood whose territory this was, so she grudgingly restrained her inner thoughts after contemplating for a moment.

Silvester Norwood stepped out of the car.

He gestured for Lark Mayfield.

"Patriarch Mayfield, please."

Lark Mayfield nodded slightly and followed Silvester Norwood inside.

Silvester Norwood did not mention Roxanne Sutton’s name, leaving Roxanne unsure of what to do.

But after glancing at the tall and burly Hidden Guard of the Norwood Family beside, Roxanne bit her lip.

She quickly followed them inside.

*

As soon as Lark Mayfield entered the house, Sterling Norwood sensed her presence.

Both of them were outstanding among the descendants of the Fell Beasts; Sterling Norwood could sense Lark Mayfield’s intense aura.

Similarly, Lark Mayfield could feel the oppressive aura emanating from Sterling Norwood.

Lark Mayfield’s heart secretly trembled.

Earlier when she met Sterling Norwood, he had been suppressing his bloodline awakening.

But now, he seemed like a fully awakened entity, becoming a true Beast Lord.

Facing such a Sterling Norwood, Lark Mayfield’s eyes grew more cautious.

Selena Kensington also looked up to see.

When she saw Roxanne Sutton following cautiously behind Lark Mayfield, a hint of coldness flashed in Selena Kensington’s eyes.

If in the past life her bait was planted by Lark Mayfield,

Then Roxanne Sutton must certainly be involved behind the scenes.

Lark Mayfield came over gracefully, sitting down directly on a single sofa without needing Sterling Norwood to speak.

She leaned there, with an aura that naturally exuded power.

"Hand over Annelise."

Lark Mayfield spoke coldly.

Sterling Norwood slightly raised his eyes and glanced at the butler.

The butler received the order and dismissed the servants from the living room.

Selena Kensington looked at Roxanne Sutton, who was at a loss, and smiled slightly. "Miss Sutton, kindly rest in the garden outside for a while."

Roxanne Sutton was startled, and instinctively looked at Lark Mayfield.

Only to find Lark Mayfield staring somewhat blankly at Selena Kensington’s... abdomen.

Seeing no reaction from Lark Mayfield to Selena Kensington’s words, and witnessing the estate’s servants inviting her out,

Roxanne Sutton bit her lip lightly, somewhat reluctantly, and followed the estate’s servant away.

Now in the living room, only Sterling Norwood, Selena Kensington, and Lark Mayfield remained.

After Roxanne Sutton left, Lark Mayfield murmured incredulously, "You’re pregnant..."

And judging by the slightly protruding abdomen, it must have been three months already.

A flash of disbelief crossed Lark Mayfield’s eyes.

"You weren’t backlashed?!"

Her voice carried a trace of urgency, even the froideur and indifference on her face were somewhat diminished. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Sterling Norwood and Selena Kensington exchanged a glance.

"This doesn’t need to concern Patriarch Mayfield,"

Selena Kensington responded lightly.

But Lark Mayfield suddenly coldly sneered, looking at Sterling Norwood, "You do know this could cost her her life, don’t you? It seems you’re not as devoted as everyone thought..."

Sterling Norwood slightly furrowed his brows, a flash of murderous intent crossed his eyes.

An overwhelming powerful aura swept towards Lark Mayfield.

Carrying a strong sense of oppression.

Lark Mayfield bit her lip slightly, resisting the powerful suppression released from the Beast Lord.

Selena Kensington, standing nearby, held Sterling Norwood’s arm and shook her head slightly at him.

Only then did Sterling Norwood gradually withdraw his powerful aura.

Selena Kensington smiled, "Patriarch Mayfield has stayed too long in Westport, so you haven’t heard, we’ve already found the solution, haven’t we..."

Lark Mayfield’s eyes flashed with a hint of shock, then suddenly calmed down.

Selena Kensington’s eyes carried some doubt.

"State your conditions in exchange for the solution."

Amid Selena Kensington’s confusion regarding Lark Mayfield’s reaction, Lark Mayfield suddenly spoke coldly.

"..."

Selena Kensington was startled.

A bold absurd idea gradually formed in her mind.

Lark Mayfield, shouldn’t she also have a similar experience to theirs...

Otherwise, why would she react so excitedly about the solution.

And even directly demand the conditions...

But if that were true, Lark Mayfield is a descendant of the Fell Beasts, so the person she loves could be the Heavenly Master...

Among the male Heavenly Masters Selena Kensington knows, only Miles Goodman and Timothy Jennings come to mind.

Timothy Jennings is married and has children.

Which leaves only one possibility.

Miles Goodman.

Selena Kensington recalls when Lark Mayfield first met her, she asked about Miles Goodman.

Immediately, the connection was made.

Yet Selena Kensington’s heart was still somewhat shocked.

Because she simply couldn’t associate Miles Goodman with Lark Mayfield.

She looked at Lark Mayfield and suddenly asked, "What is your relationship with... Miles Goodman?"

Upon hearing this familiar yet unfamiliar name, Lark Mayfield trembled.

She tried hard to maintain composure, "It’s none of your concern."

She responded coldly.

But her words still carried a hint of tremor.

At Lark Mayfield’s response, Selena Kensington understood.

She sighed slightly.

This is ultimately between Miles Goodman and Lark Mayfield, and it’s not appropriate for her to inquire.

"You’re sure you’re the only one with the ability to plant the bait?"

Seeing the topic concluded, Sterling Norwood brought up the real reason for Lark Mayfield’s visit.

Sterling Norwood needed to confirm that the bait on Selena Kensington was indeed planted by Lark Mayfield.

Lark Mayfield was startled.

Then she slightly frowned, "In this world today, I’m the only one with that capability."

After she spoke, she seemed to grasp something and looked at Sterling Norwood, "What do you mean?"

Sterling Norwood paused, a glint of coldness crossed his eyes.

"So, it was you who set the bait on her."

Thus, Lark Mayfield was the culprit behind Selena Kensington’s path to self-destruction in her past life.

Although that was the past, the consequence will still descend upon Lark Mayfield in this life.

A flash of shock appeared in Lark Mayfield’s eyes, understanding the meaning of Sterling Norwood’s words.

But she herself knew that she hadn’t ever placed such a bait on Selena Kensington.

Even last time, she was only trying to test Selena Kensington.

"Cause and effect."

Observing Lark Mayfield’s confused expression, Sterling Norwood spoke lightly.

In greater astonishment, Lark Mayfield understood the matter of the bait on Selena Kensington upon hearing Sterling Norwood’s words.

However...

Lark Mayfield leaned slightly against the back of the sofa, eyes arrogantly fierce.

"If you want me to remove the bait, it’s possible. You need to tell me the solution."