Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

"There's no need for you to worry about that. As long as I'm around, Anthony won't do anything to you. If he wants to become the head of our clan in the future, he will need help from the two of us. If he is smart enough, I believe that he will make a clever decision," Vivian responded, trying to take the edge off Zachary.

"What if he insists on doing things his way? If you have a choice between me and Anthony, who would you choose?" Zachary continued to ask.

Vivian was stunned upon hearing what Zachary said. She got caught up in between two opposing sides, having to choose between her brother and her future husband. Anyone in her shoes when dealt with such a situation would find it hard to decide.

"I think you will choose Anthony in the end." Zachary held her gaze for a few seconds, narrowing his eyes.

"Why?" She looked at Zachary in confusion.

"Because Anthony is your brother, after all. Blood is thicker than water. What matters most is that our marriage will bring shared interests, so make use of it. When it comes to real decision making, you will choose the best option for yourself," Zachary answered.

Vivian didn't know how to reply for a while, because what Zachary said was genuinely reasonable. What he mentioned about the nature of their marriage was quite right, so she couldn't argue back.

"I think you brood too much about the future. Although our marriage is for our interests, I will not let you suffer losses since you are my other half. Maybe we lack intimacy, and I don't show any deep affection, but I will not tolerate others pushing you around, my brother included." Being a smart woman, Vivian changed the subject at once to avoid the tight spot.

"Really? It's a great relief to hear you say so. In my opinion, you are much more suited to be the leader than Anthony," said Zachary casually. He was intentio

nded at once.

"Nothing. I just wanted to see if you have any special fetish. I don't want a freak for a husband, so I have prepared two girls to test your ability," replied Vivian.

"Then why don't you try it out yourself?" Hearing that, Zachary didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Vivian was rather strange.

"I have no idea about the sexual activity of men and women, so I wanted to observe first," Vivian answered bluntly.

"You could have told me earlier! There's no need to keep tabs on it. You will have a better understanding if you have a first-hand experience," Zachary responded cheekily. He pulled a naughty face, and his eyes lit up.

Before Vivian could react, she felt a radiant light shining around her. Next thing she knew, she was in an odd space where Zachary brought her before.

"You..." This time, Vivian discovered Zachary had sobered up, and the wine's effect was gone.

"Are you curious to know why I'm no longer drunk? I'm sorry. I have already taken the antidote." Zachary laughed. He had anticipated that Vivian would drug him, so he took some Sweet Dew in advance. It had a special neutralizing agent, so the side effect of the Masculine Lust Wine lasted for just a while, and soon, it dissolved.