Bound by Magic, Married by Fate Novel

Chapter 122 Sonia eventually came to Azure Bay under the pretense of thanking Lucius. To avoid displeasing him, she explained at the outset that she had indeed traced the whereabouts of Phantom Healer. However, she just hadn't found a way to contact them yet. Afraid that Lucius would press for more details, she hurriedly changed the topic. "I heard that you're quite interested in one of my family's old properties, Mr. White. If you're considering buying it, I could ask my father about the price he'd be willing to sell it for." Those words did succeed in catching Lucius' attention.

"Where exactly is this old property you mentioned located?" Sonia gave the precise address. Hearing that answer caused Lucius to frown slightly. The news that he wanted to acquire that property hadn't been made public. Only a few of his close friends knew about it. Funnily enough, the one who had first suggested the idea was none other than Gustavo. When his father had just passed away, Gustavo had given him some advice. Although the White family was wealthy and powerful, its power had begun to fade over the past century.

Gustavo had analyzed the White family's fortune and predicted the family would lose its former glory within three generations. The Harrington family was the perfect example. If not for the disruptions in their estate, Dale would have been one of the most powerful figures in Windmere. But their luck waned, and their prestige deteriorated. The once-glorious Harrington family started to fall behind the other rising families. Gustavo said that if the White family didn't want to follow the same path, they needed to obtain that old property.

That mansion was over a hundred years old, and its original owner had spent a fortune hiring a geomancy expert to set up a wealth-gathering array within the property. Whoever owned it would supposedly guarantee generations of wealth, but only if a proper ritual was held to create a resonance between the house and its owner. Unfortunately, the Woodward family didn't know how to make use of it. They had sat on this treasure for over 20 years, leaving it abandoned and wasted. However, Lucius was a firm atheist who never believed in such superstitions.

When Gustavo mentioned it, his father had just died. In his grief, Lucius forgot all about acquiring the property. He hadn't expected Sonia to bring it up again. Lucius asked the question on his mind. "How did you know I was interested in that old property?" Sonia sold out her source without any hesitation. "Naomi wanted to buy the place from me. She said she planned to give it to Mr. Harrington as a gift. When I heard that you were also interested, I thought I'd ask for your opinion first." There was a slightly sharp gaze in Lucius' eyes when Dale's name was mentioned.

He didn't refuse Sonia's offer. "If your family is willing to sell it, I'll pay double the market price." Sonia's expression brightened. "You're too kind, Mr. White. Between the Harringtons and the Whites, the Woodward family would much rather work with the White family." She had to make sure Lucius understood that he would always come first in her heart. Lucius said, "I'll be waiting for your news. Only after Sonia left, practically glowing with excitement, did he look up to the third-floor railing where Valerie was leaning. "It's impolite to eavesdrop," he said. Valerie yawned lazily.

"I wasn't eavesdropping. I was outright listening." Lucius was rendered speechless. When Sonia first mentioned the old property, he had already noticed Valerie leaning over the railing and looking down. The Azure Bay villa's design was quite interesting. From where Lucius sat, he could see the third floor clearly. However, that view was completely blocked from Sonia's seat across from him. So, Sonia never realized that Valerie had been watching them from right above her the entire time.

Valerie came down the stairs to the living room, opened the refrigerator, and took out a chilled bottle of mineral water.