"What?" The assistant froze, nearly dropping the check she held.
"I'm a married woman. If my husband finds out I cheated, he won't let me go easily, nor will he spare Young Master Lucius," Ariel said, her voice trembling as a glint of cunning flashed in her eyes. "My husband has a lot of pride. Money can't buy him. He's also very skilled, and nobody in Rain City can beat him—not even Young Master Lucius's bodyguards. So, for Young Master Lucius's safety, I suggest my husband and him fight. If my husband wins, I'll agree to be with Young Master Lucius."
Ariel smiled, a hint of charm in her expression. "Besides, women like strong men. If Young Master Lucius can't even beat my husband, even if I go with him, I'll just think of my husband."
The assistant's face turned pale. "But Young Master Lucius has martial arts training, and he has many bodyguards. Do you really think your husband can beat him?"
