Gerard shrugged, hearing Nathan’s question. He then answered lightly, “One can never get enough money or power.”

If he were more powerful back then, he would be able to save Ivy. He wouldn't need to listen to his grandfather’s requests.

Still with a gentle smile, Nathan took a sip of wine before throwing another provoking sentence. “As can be expected from the Ice King of Artea.”

Gerard also took another sip of his wine before answering Nathan with a lazy smile. “Surely I can't be compared to the Cunning Fox of Esmea.”

They both looked at each other with a smile on their exquisitely handsome faces. It looked and sounded...