Chapter 7

‘What?’ Jane’s beautiful eyes widened in a look of disbelief. She stammered, “M-my fiance was the man you were talking about?” “That’s right!” Anna nodded, but her eyes stayed on Marcus. She felt a secret joy in her heart. She was worried that she would not be able to find Marcus, but who knew she was destined to meet him again? “Miss Nelson, what a coincidence.” Marcus was also a little surprised. He did not expect the charming woman from the presidential suite to be Jane’s best friend. “Marcus, do you know martial arts?” Jane looked at him suspiciously, after all, Anna had praised him to the high heavens just now. She sounded like she admired him. “I know a lot of things. I don’t think I need to explain all of them to you, right?” Marcus said lightly. He got Old Master Drake’s inheritance in prison. His martial arts could cut mountains and rivers, his medical skills could bring the dead back to life, and his skills could kill and leave no trace… However, those were his biggest secrets. Not even those closest to him should know about them. “You!” Jane, who had always been proud, was enraged after hearing that. “Forget it. I won’t stoop down to your level. I’ll go downstairs to see if my dad is back!” After saying that, she walked out quickly. … For a while, only Marcus and Anna were left in the room, and the atmosphere became a little strange. “Mr. Knight, we meet again. I didn’t expect you to be Jane’s fiance. I can tell you her preferences and help you pursue her as repayment for saving my life!” Anna spoke with a smile. She immediately began to ‘sell’ her best friend. “No need! Jane and I are not in the kind of relationship you think we are. We’re just pretending to be a couple! Although we are staying in the same room, I sleep on the floor, and we have no physical contact at all.” Marcus explained. “Really?” Anna’s eyes lit up and a beam appeared on her pretty face. “You don’t like Jane? How about I be your girlfriend?” “Miss Nelson, stop joking!” Marcus shook his head in refusal. “Do you think I’m not good enough? Am I not pretty enough, or am I not in good enough shape? As for my family background, although I can’t tell you the specifics, it’s definitely not worse than Jane’s...” Anna took the initiative to lean forward. She looked at Marcus with her amorous eyes, looking noble and elegant. Anyone would fall for her when they looked at her. There were probably not many men in the world who could resist her charm. “Ahem!” Marcus coughed and recomposed himself. “Miss Nelson, you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen! With a wave of your hand, countless people would be fascinated by your looks, so how could you fall for me?” “Of course I have my reasons, but right now, I can’t tell you!” Anna snubbed him. “Miss Nelson, thank you for liking me, but forget it. After all, I am Jane’s fiance in name!” Marcus said. In all fairness, Anna was a beauty that would cause disasters. If an average man even got to talk to her, he would be excited for a few days! Now, Marcus only wanted to take revenge, take back the Four Oceans Corporation, and investigate the real cause of the deaths of his father and sister! In addition, the more beautiful a woman was, the more trouble she would cause! Marcus was betrayed by Lexie once, so he would not trust others easily! “What?” Anna raised an eyebrow. Marcus' repeated rejections aroused her competitive spirit, making her want to explore this mysterious man even more. … Half an hour later, in the dining room of the Lincoln family’s villa. “Here, Marc. Eat more!” Frank sat at the main seat and gave Marcus food from time to time. His warm attitude made Jane envious. Marcus was not modest either. He started to wolf down the food. “Dad, if you give him all the good food, Anna and I will have nothing to eat!” Jane said enviously. “Honey, haven’t you been on a diet recently? It will be bad if you get fat and Marc doesn’t like you anymore,” Frank joked. “Dad, why do you always side with him?” Jane was infuriated. At this moment, there was an energetic voice from outside the door. “I am Miles Montague, and I am here with my son!” After that, a middle-aged man walked into the villa. Behind him was a young man with a dignified appearance and a personable demeanor. ‘Miles Montague?’ Marcus was a little surprised to hear the name. He was a well-known real estate tycoon in the East Sea. He had developed dozens of real estate properties and shopping malls. In terms of net worth, he was worth no less than Frank, or he might even be worth even more. “Mr. Montague, long time no see! What brings a busy man like you here?” Frank stood up to greet him. “Haha!” Miles pointed to the young man behind him and introduced him. “This is my son Jack, who just came back from studying in a prestigious school abroad and is planning to inherit my family business! A man should get married upon his coming of age, and so, I want to get him a woman. Frank, since your daughter is not married yet, why don’t we let them get married?” As soon as Miles said that, Frank, Jane, and Marcus were all taken aback. They did not expect the Montague family to come here to propose marriage! “Jack, take out the gift!” Miles urged his son. Jack quickly pulled out a file. “My father just bought a piece of land on the west hillside, and it is located in the main area! This deed is worth five hundred million dollars. Mr. Lincoln, please allow me to marry Jane. This is our family’s betrothal gift.” ‘Five hundred million! ‘How generous!’ Jack was very confident, and he felt that since he had shown sincerity, he would surely succeed. Unexpectedly, Frank put on a look of embarrassment and said, “Mr. Montague, your son is indeed a hero among men, but it’s a pity that you’re too late. I have already betrothed my daughter to Marcus Knight! They have already started living together, and they only need to go get a certificate and hold a ceremony now.” ‘What?’ Upon hearing this, the Montague father and son pair were dumbfounded. Jack glared at Marcus more. His eyes were angry, and he secretly clenched his fists. He was seething! The number one beauty in the East Sea was snatched away by this kid! “Sigh. If that’s the case, there’s nothing we can do about it!” Miles shook his head with a sigh. Then, he asked again, “May I know which aristocratic family you come from, Marcus?” “I’m not from a rich family. I’m just an ordinary person,” Marcus said lightly. “Son, don’t be humble! How did Mr. Lincoln take a fancy to you if you’re just an ordinary person?” Miles asked. “Oh?” Suddenly, Jack seemed to remember something. “I heard that three years ago, there was a young man who was kicked out by the Knight family because he raped someone and was imprisoned. He also happened to be called Marcus! Mr. Knight, you happen to have the same name as that prisoner. How inauspicious!” “We don’t have the same name.” Marcus shook his head and said neither obsequiously nor superciliously, “I am the Marcus you mentioned!” Upon hearing this, the Montague father and son were shocked. “Frank, you actually got a rapist to be your son-in-law? Aren’t you pushing your daughter into a fire pit?” Miles asked hostilely. “That’s right! He has a criminal record and has nothing! How am I inferior to him? This piece of trash is not even qualified to kiss my shoes! Mr. Lincoln, you should marry Jane to me!” Jack was also very unconvinced. The roar of this father and his son echoed throughout the room. Jane was very embarrassed. After all, Marcus was her fiance in name, and now that Marcus was being scolded, she was also ashamed! Anna frowned, feeling a little strange. Before this, Marcus had repeatedly rejected her. That meant he was not seduced by beauty and was obviously a gentleman, so how could he commit such evil deeds? “Guys!” At this time, Marcus looked at the Montague father and son and said coldly, “The wise man knows he knows nothing, but the fool thinks he knows it all. I was framed, so that’s why I was imprisoned. It won’t be long before the truth comes out and my reputation is returned! "What's more, you have no right to make irresponsible remarks about my character. Please keep your mouths shut in the future. Otherwise, don't blame me for being merciless.” … “Alright!” Miles laughed angrily, “Frank, you really found yourself a ‘good’ son-in-law! I have been in the business world in the East Sea for decades, and this is the first time a young man has dared to talk to me like that! Jack, let’s go!” After he finished speaking, he stormed outside angrily. “Wait!” Suddenly, Marcus stopped him. “What else do you want, kid?” Miles was extremely impatient. Marcus stared straight at Miles and saw that his face was darkened. There was also a black shadow lingering between his brows. That was a sign of death! The next moment, Marcus’s eyes froze, and he said something shocking, “Mr. Montague, you are terminally ill. If you don't get treated immediately, you will definitely not live till midnight!”