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The atmosphere suddenly got tense, the words hung heavy in the air, the young master's blunt proposition cutting through the facade of pleasantries like a sharpened sword.
Lady Yang held his gaze, her mind racing as the implications of his offer sank in.
With a composure that belied her inner turmoil, she set down her teacup gently, her delicate hands trembling slightly.
Make her Matriarch? Isn't that clear Indication meaning he will kill her husband or show mercy and just cripple him?
The sudden intensity of the moment sent a shiver down her spine, but she forced herself to remain composed on the outside, maintaining the image of a refined lady.
But beneath her cool demeanor, her heart was a tempest, her thoughts swirling with a mixture of shock, intrigue, and something akin to thrill.
