“Understood.” The maids turned to leave the room. A short while later, they returned while carrying a huge standing mirror into the room.

Emmeline couldn’t help but wonder curiously.

You weirdo, I just want to know why you’ve brought me here. Why are you asking for a mirror all of a sudden?

One of the maids asked, “Where should we put the mirror, Sir?”

“Hold the mirror up for Ms. Louise. Let her have a good look at her current condition,” Adam said in a cheerful tone.

While he said that, Adam tactfully felt around the bottom of his mask since he was worried that his mustache might show. Thankfully, the mask covered those parts of his face securely.

At the same time, the maids carried the mirror and moved closer to the bed. Emmeline turned her eyes to the mirror in her curiosity and saw her reflection next.

Oh my god! That sensual, alluring woman is me?!

Emmeline could see how attractive she looked in that revealing nightgown with her long, wavy hair down.

I think I know why he’s abducted me… I might even get nosebleeds if I were to find a ravishing, curvy woman like this in my bed…

Adam let out a soft chuckle. “Do you see it now? I believe any sane man would want to make you theirs upon seeing this. I am not an exception to that.”

Emmeline grew more and more uneasy.

I don’t know who this man is, and I haven’t a clue as to what he’s planning to do to me…

“Actually, Sir…” Emmeline started cautiously, “I’m a mother to several kids. I don’t think I deserve this much attention from you. Why don’t I pay you some money and you let me go instead?”

“Do I look like someone who’s short of money to you?”

“You don’t look like someone who’s short of women as well. I don’t think you should opt for a mom with kids like me.”

“Yet, I’ve fallen hopelessly for you, a mother with kids.” Adam caressed Emmeline’s cheeks. “I’ve fallen head over heels for you. Not even the fact that you had… you had someone else’s children could change my feelings for you.”

“Do you happen to know who’s the father to my children?” Emmeline noticed the strange pause during the man’s final remark.

“I don’t.” Adam replied, “However, I know that the man is a coward since he’s forcing his wife to make money by participating in races and putting her life on the line.”

Emmeline was rendered speechless by his response.

No one ever forced me to participate in races to make money…

“You should stay with me instead.” Adam said, “I’m just a man who loves beautiful women. I’ve decided to look past the fact that you have had children with another man. It’d be a shame to let someone as beautiful as you slip away.”

“You better not try anything funny!” Emmeline tried to back away.

“Don’t worry.” Adam lay down next to Emmeline while staring at her face.

“I have no interest in forcing you to submit to me. I want you to accept me out of your own will.”

“You’ll only be disappointed with my answer.” Emmeline scoffed, “There’s no way I would do that.”

“It’s a little too early for you to say that.” Adam said, “Let’s look at a video first. You can decide after watching it.”

A video?!

Emmeline was frightfully alarmed by Adam’s suggestion.

Is this crazy man going to force me to watch some explicit videos?!

Does he plan to force himself on me while I’m in such a vulnerable state?

I knew it! This guy wearing a weird mask is an awful, wicked man!

Emmeline felt goosebumps erupt all over her skin.

Just then, Adam clapped his hands together twice again. Those two maids showed up upon his summon.

Adam instructed, “Tell Mr. Linden that I want him to bring the video about the Imperial Palace’s Canaries and meet me here.”

“Understood.” Both maids left upon receiving his orders.

In less than three minutes, Mr. Linden came into the room with a USB drive in his hand.

“Which part of the video would you like me to play, Sir?”

“Let’s play the part when the Canaries were being purchased by those rich people from all around the world.”

“Understood.”

Emmeline felt extremely confused as she had no idea what they were talking about.

The Imperial Palace’s Canaries?

Rich people from all around the world?

These people addressed him respectfully as if he were their master.

Are we currently at the Imperial Palace?! Is this scary man the Imperial Palace’s owner, who also happens to be the leader of the biggest gang in Struyria?!