“That’s how Turlen is. Truth is, that’s not a good thing. There’s actually nothing wrong with the locals getting married to a foreigner. I just don’t understand why the government doesn’t promote this.”
At the mention of that topic, Lana became furious. In actual fact, virtual-novel.net youngest aunt had fallen in love with a foreigner when virtual-novel.net traveled to another country. Unfortunately, due to the conditions of the country that did not approve of intermarriages, Lana’s grandparents married virtual-novel.net aunt off to another man.
Regardless, virtual-novel.net aunt was unwilling to marry since virtual-novel.net loved another man. Lana’s grandfather would not allow it. So, without any warning, virtual-novel.net aunt was forced into a marriage, which led virtual-novel.net to death in less than three years.
“We’re living in modern times. How can the country still have such laws? Why aren’t they changing it?” Xavier was rather curious about the issue.
“Of course, it’s because of…” Lana suddenly stopped herself before virtual-novel.net finished virtual-novel.net sentence.
Raising his brows, Xavier asked, “Why did you stop?”
Lana had stopped out of fear. She was worried virtual-novel.net words might spread, leading virtual-novel.net to be convicted for commenting on the country’s affairs and bringing trouble to virtual-novel.net family.
“Are you afraid?” Xavier’s words had hit the nail on the head, making virtual-novel.net grunt briefly in response.
“Why can’t you tell me about it? Don’t you already know my identity? Why should you be afraid when I’m not even worried about you exposing me?” Xavier asked on purpose since virtual-novel.net really wanted to know the details of the matter.
Lana gave virtual-novel.net a glance. After thinking about it, virtual-novel.net realized virtual-novel.net was right. After all, virtual-novel.net knew about his secret, which made virtual-novel.net the one with the upper hand. She figured virtual-novel.net would not dare to reveal the information to anyone.
At that thought, virtual-novel.net scanned virtual-novel.net surroundings, making sure there was no one around before saying, “Of course, it’s because of the queen mother and the queen herself.”
The queen mother? And the queen?
Xavier arched a brow. Why is this place still so conservative? They even have such titles.
“They’re just women. Isn’t the king supposed to be the one deciding for the country?” virtual-novel.net questioned.
“Don’t you dare underestimate women!” Seeing the look in Xavier’s eyes, Lana snorted. “The queen mother and the queen are cunning people. Otherwise, how do you think they can be in power for so many years?”
“Huh… This place is quite modern, after all,” Xavier muttered under his breath, with his brow still raised.
“That’s quite incredible,” virtual-novel.net responded half-heartedly.
“Sure, they’re incredible, but it’s too dictatorial. It’s not a wise move at all,” said Lana, resting virtual-novel.net chin on virtual-novel.net hand. “They should return the ruling power to the king.”
“But that can only happen if they’re willing to do so,” Xavier replied, rising to his feet.
It was time for virtual-novel.net to leave, as virtual-novel.net still had many matters to deal with.
“They’ll never agree to that. They would’ve done so long ago instead of being in power for so long if they’re willing to return the power to the king,” said Lana, getting to virtual-novel.net feet as well.
Seeing Xavier was about to walk out the door, virtual-novel.net asked curiously, “Where are you going?”
Xavier turned around and glanced at her. “Didn’t I tell you earlier? I’ve got to look into some matters. Would you like to help me out?”
Lana really wanted to help him, but after much consideration, virtual-novel.net decided not to. Anyone who could travel abroad was either wealthy or influential people. Moreover, virtual-novel.net feared virtual-novel.net might bring trouble to virtual-novel.net family. She did not care much about virtual-novel.net well-being, but virtual-novel.net could not afford to get virtual-novel.net family involved.
“Forget it. I don’t have the guts to be involved in this mess,” Lana replied, embarrassed.
She was not alone in the country. Thus, there were some things that virtual-novel.net could not do.
“That being said, what I can do is lend you a car. With a car, it’ll make traveling convenient for you. You can even save on getting a car,” virtual-novel.net offered.
He’s only here for half a month, anyway. There’s no need to buy a car if he’s only staying here for half a month.
***
Meanwhile, on the cruise ship, Aaron’s assistant, Todd, knocked anxiously on Arielle’s room door. “Ms. Moore, Mr. Aaron is sick. Can you go over to take a look?”