Originally, I thought he was planning to leave right away when he said that, but unexpectedly he sat down on the sofa.

To his right was Jovana Shaw. He smiled at her or perhaps at Uncle Liu, his sharp canines giving off a dangerous yet harmless aura, and said nonchalantly:

"Drinking tea at night makes it hard to sleep. Just pour me a glass of water."

Uncle Liu went to pour the water.

Aurelia knew Viscount Zhou intended to cause trouble, but she didn't stop him.

This mischievous little Demon King always loved stirring things up, but it's because he cared about her.

"Viscount, it's been a long time since you've been here, hasn't it?" Balthazar Shaw said with a smile. "Now that Aurelia has moved back in, you should come over more often. I heard from your dad recently that you've taken over the family business?"

"Yes, Uncle Shaw." Viscount Zhou was somewhat proper in front of Balthazar but reverted to his usual self after answering. He playfully held the water cup near his mouth with one hand while placing the other on the sofa behind Jovana Shaw, lightly drumming his fingers.

Jovana Shaw's heart skipped two beats. A woman never minds her allure over men. Although she liked Mason Nightshade, the admiring looks from other men filled her heart.

More importantly.

Viscount Zhou was Aurelia's friend.

She had grown up with Aurelia and had known Viscount Zhou since she was very young. Back then, he was the first playboy she had ever met, but... young Viscount Zhou was both fat and awkward, so she deliberately distanced herself from him.

Who would have thought Viscount Zhou would grow up to be so handsome.

And whether when he was young or now, he has only been good to Aurelia. Her deliberate distancing in her youth didn't faze him in the least, because he approached her only for Aurelia!

From childhood to now, Viscount Zhou only had eyes for Aurelia!

She was jealous. She wanted to take everything that belonged to Aurelia, which originally was also hers. Why should she be denied what she rightfully deserved just because she was born out of wedlock?

Jovana Shaw's expression changed, forgotten to conceal it, her gaze flashing with sharpness. Once she realized it, she noticed Viscount Zhou smirking, looking at her meaningfully.

Her heart skipped a beat, a chill rising from her head. Her hair tightened as a strand was deftly twisted between the man's long fingers, his deep gaze shifting from her to Balthazar Shaw across the room.

Balthazar Shaw coughed, "Viscount, it's getting late..."

"Uncle Shaw," Viscount Zhou interrupted him, showing an apologetic smile, "Sorry, I suddenly need to use the bathroom."

"Oh, it's over there..." Balthazar Shaw pointed him in the direction.

Viscount Zhou was already standing, heading to the second floor. He blinked and smiled at Balthazar Shaw, "Uncle Shaw, I know the way, I've been here before."

Balthazar Shaw watched him head to the second floor, sighed, and swallowed back the unspoken words, "first floor".

That kid, he used to come here to play; Aurelia's room was on the second floor, and he often used the bathroom up there. Sigh, it's a habit now, I guess.

He didn't think much of it.

"Dad, I still have homework to finish, so I'll head to my room." Jovana Shaw bid goodnight to both Balthazar Shaw and Clara Philips and walked to the second floor.

Aurelia held the warm water, blowing away the steam, her peach blossom eyes slightly narrowed, a hint of mocking cold light flickering in her gaze.

"Aurelia is going to stay at home from now on?" Clara Philips initiated the conversation.