Third Party's POV:

"Without my consent, Alice can't marry anyone," Robert chewed his cigarette, signaling for the maid to pour some wine. "Stop worrying."

"Alice's temperament, don't you know it? She's more stubborn than a bull. Everyone knows she responds better to softness than to force. If you insist like this, can you bear the consequences?" Sam retorted. Perhaps realizing he shouldn't have said that, Sam pretended to be eating and fell silent.

Kevin intervened at the right moment. "Leader, Miss Katy's car is already at the door."

Sam, upon hearing Kevin's words, was slow to react. So, having Anthony follow Alice wasn't just for her protection but also to...