As if she had sunken into the mud, Krystal willingly fell into degradation.

She never once considered the future. She only knew that she was getting more and more dependent on Yale.

Meanwhile, the renovation work at the Heath residence was already underway. After making some tea for Mason, Olivia entered his study.

When Olivia saw Mason frowning deeply, she walked over to him and said in a gentle voice, "Grandpa, it's getting late. You should rest."

A thick stack of documents in red was placed in front of Mason. He looked quite troubled.

"Child, it's not that I refuse to sleep. I simply cannot fall asleep."

"Did something serious happen?" Olivia asked.

"Word of my injury still got out. In recent days, the countries near Arlandia are getting restless again.

"Beloria has detained more than 50 fishermen from our country at Forge Isle.

"In the western part of the country, someone caused trouble at the border, and there's the eastern part and the north-western part too …"

Mason