Wow! My wife is beautiful and obedient, everyone envies her!

"Ok."

Noah replied to Dunlop in a relaxed tone.

Dunlop looked at him, wanting to say something, but seeing Noah's relaxed attitude, he said nothing more and turned to leave.

Back in the car, he couldn't help but mutter, "This is insane! When have the four great families ever collaborated and dragged lovers into it? If this continues, is Qi Yuan his lover? That's a right reserved for the second head of the Davis family!"

Although women in the North Continent can work, due to historical issues, they can only do lighter jobs that require skills, and very few women become bosses.

Women like Sera are only allowed to be heads of the family because the Milne family had no other choice. Normally, it is very difficult for women to have a high status and power in the North.

As for the relationship between Qi Yuan and Noah, if Qi Yuan were a woman, she would be the wife of the head of the Davis family. To become the wife of the Davis family, one would have to go shopping and have afternoon tea with other wealthy businesswomen and keep a poodle.

It would be impossible for him to participate in family affairs, yet now Qi Yuan has interfered in the cooperation between the Davis family and the Leopold family.

This collaboration is important and profitable. Normally, the two family heads would be responsible for all projects and development, but now Qi Yuan controls the fate of this project.

In addition, Noah spoiled him so much that he told him to go to work.

This is no longer the privilege and power that a lover could receive, nor that a Mrs. Davis could obtain.

Qi Yuan's joining such an important project elevates his status to that of a second head of the Davis family.

The key is that he can't afford to get into trouble.

The thought of him not getting into trouble gave Dunlop a huge headache.

Previously, the four major families distrusted each other. Even when cooperating on projects, they would not allow important family members to participate, for fear that the other party would cause trouble and then someone would get into trouble, thus triggering a family dispute.

After Noah became the head of the Davis family, he did not learn from the experience of his predecessors, but instead did the opposite.

Dunlop didn't know if Noah was afraid, but he certainly was.

After all, Ryan's situation is still unresolved.

Meanwhile, Ryan, who was on the minds of the heads of the four major families, had arrived in a small town called Asens.

This small town seems to have been forgotten by the world. It is nestled among high mountains and dense forests, with only one road in and out. The town has about a hundred households, and the tallest houses are no more than three stories high.

The town of Arsenal is located in the coldest region of the North State. While other places might only get two or three days of snow a week, here the snow can fall up to a meter or more, almost enough to bury people.

The carriages entering the town could barely move; they had to force their way in.

The residents of the town were also worried that the snow would continue to fall, covering their houses and blocking their doors. So, early in the morning, the whole family went out to shovel snow, clearing the snow around their houses and pushing it out of town.

It was a bit difficult for Ryan and his companions to get their carriage out of town, but it became much easier once they entered the town.

As soon as they entered the town, someone noticed their arrival and immediately spread the word.

"Lord Ryan is here! Lord Ryan is here!"

Those who heard the noise immediately ran out to check if it was Ryan.

When they saw Ryan, they rushed over enthusiastically.

That's right, everyone in the small town of Asens is a supporter of Ryan.

While working for the Davis family, he realized one thing: you have to own some things so that you won't be left with nothing when others don't give them to you.

So while he was working for Davis, he was also secretly using Davis's family's money to win over some people.

The town of Athens was nearly wiped out by an earthquake. Ryan was passing through the town when he led his followers to save the people of the town.

He later funded the reconstruction of houses for the people of the town.

To the people of Asens, Ryan was their savior; if Ryan told them to die now, they would do so without hesitation.

The North Continent doesn't need kindness, nor are there many kind people.

However, those in positions of power should occasionally extend some kindness, because this will allow those who feel they are living in darkness to receive a ray of light and follow that light forever.

Ryan doesn't just save people randomly. Arsens is a remote town, with no one for miles around. The townspeople don't go out, and outsiders don't come to the town.

So much so that few people know this town exists.

Back then, Ryan discovered this town because the earthquake changed his route home.

Because the people in the town couldn't leave, they lacked resources and had very few of everything. In the summer, they grew vegetables, and in the winter, they relied on hunting to survive.

After Ryan funded the town, the town's food became much more plentiful.

Of course, this town also has assassins specially trained by Ryan.

The mayor was sent by Ryan to manage the village and train assassins.

Upon seeing the Ryan family arrive, he immediately arranged for them to stay in the best house in town.

They had been running for several days, and it was cold and they were hungry outside. After the people in town provided them with food, they ate heartily.

After such a long journey, Ryan's first priority was to rest rather than eat hot food.

He sat on the soft sofa, closed his eyes and leaned back, when he heard footsteps approaching.

A gentle female voice asked softly, "What should we do next? Should I write to my father and ask him to send someone to pick us up?"

The speaker was Ryan's wife, Dani.

The past few days of travel had exhausted her; her face was devoid of makeup and appeared almost bloodless.

Ryan slowly opened his eyes and looked at her, saying, "No need. We'll hide in the town of Asens for a while and go find your father in the spring."

Dani exclaimed in surprise, "You're coming to my house again in the spring?!"

“I know you’re used to being waited on hand and foot, with desserts and fine tea every day. You’ll be able to continue living that same life with your father. But we’re being hunted down right now. If you don’t want to die, just listen to my instructions.”

Upon hearing this, Dani let out a cold laugh.

“Ryan Davis, you are being hunted by Noah. Without the protection of the Davis family, if it weren’t for my father’s noble status, you would have nowhere to go and would be waiting to die! It is because of the power my father possesses that you have the opportunity to fight Noah!”

"Don't you even know who's on top between us? You expect me to just sit quietly and listen to your orders? Who do you think you are?"

After saying that, Dani looked at Ryan with even more disdain.

Their marital relationship was merely a matter of mutual benefit, devoid of love.

After having a son, their marriage was considered complete.

However, the reason they are still bound together is also driven by self-interest.