The next day, Mara resumed her role as a dutiful wife, serving her husband as usual. Despite not yet uncovering the trump card her stepmother held, Mara decided to make a temporary pact with herself.

Later, Mara and her gang gathered at their favorite bar, indulging in alcohol while Mara abstained, content with her cigarette.

"Man, this is insane. We haven't had any orders lately, everywhere is just Dry" Lucian lamented.

"Yeah, Mara's lucky. She has a rich husband, she doesn't have to wait till we have orders before she spends money" Evelyn remarked.

"What rich husband? He's wealthy, but I don't want to rely on his money," Mara retorted,...