Chapter 1835

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A few days later, Zea had fully recovered.

Her people had worked efficiently, bringing home two women from the brothel. Both were from Crystal Noir, famed for their women's beauty and grace. Each was more stunning than the other, and both were highly skilled in pleasing men.

"Mrs. Atkinson, these two women were just brought to the Velvet Empire. They've been trained since childhood to please men and are extremely skilled at it. They're fully capable of bearing children," the maid reported.

Hearing this, Zea narrowed her eyes and carefully assessed them.

She had to admit the two women in front of her were truly captivating, like sirens that could ensnare men's souls. Even she couldn't help but steal a few extra glances.

These seductive women, capable of destroying a man's will, were almost too good for Manfred! Even if Cyril were still in good health, she wouldn't dream of giving such beautiful women to him.

"From today onward, you will follow my orders. Do you understand the consequences of disobedience?" Zea asked coldly.

The two women were astute and replied in unison, "We will obey your commands."

Zea nodded. "Since you've been trained from a young age to serve men, I won't need to teach you what to do. Whoever gets pregnant first will be granted fortune, with the chance to get more once you get pregnant.

"Let me be clear-the man you'll be dealing with may be young, but he's cold by nature and likely clueless about relations between men and women. You'll need to use every skill you have to ensure pregnancy."

"Yes, Mrs. Atkinson."

"Good. You may go now."

Once the two women left, Zea turned to Teri Corbyn at her side. "What has Manfred been up to these past few days?"

"Each day, the main kitchen has been sending food to him. Mr. Randall has also sent thick bedding and other supplies, so Mr. Manfred seems to be living well.

"As usual, there's little noise from his quarters. Occasionally, he steps out into the courtyard for a walk but never leaves the premises," Teri reported truthfully.

Zea frowned as she listened.

Though Manfred was young and had endured her torment for years, living a life worse than death under her watch, his pride had never been broken.

That was what she found most unsatisfactory.

She had always hoped to see him crawl to her like a dog, begging her for food like a coward. But years had passed, and Manfred remained unyielding, unchanged in his

defiance.

This was one reason she suspected him of being behind the harm to Cyril.

With so many incidents occurring in the household recently, she was convinced they were all his doing. Yet Randall refused to believe her and even began to treat Manfred with increasing kindness.

"I see. Keep an eye on those two women, and make sure they don't cross paths

with Randall. Understand?" Zea instructed.

She knew all too well the weaknesses of men.

While Randall appeared to dote on her and had not taken a mistress since

making her his wife, it was all for the sake of appearances.

Behind, he had taken one beautiful maid after another to bed, leaving her to handle the

aftermath-ensuring the girls were given contraceptives.

If these two beauties caught his eye, Randall would certainly not let them go.

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Meanwhile, Vivian had been busy for days. She would be leaving at the end of this term.

Soon, she would embark on her own career path.

Although her parents had left her with enough money for several lifetimes of indulgence, she was determined to carve out her own future.