Chapter 130 E The sky was already dark when my plane landed in Edinburgh . A black sedan sent by the Lloyd Family had waited for me at the airport . As soon as I got in , the driver silently took my suitcase and drove straight toward a mansion perched halfway up the mountain . It was the Lloyd Family's mansion . When we arrived , I pushed open the heavy front door and stepped inside with my suitcase . The living room was dimly lit by a single floor lamp . It casted long shadows across the room.N Mark Lloyd sat on the sofa . A cigarette was dangling between his fingers even though it wasn't lit. When his eyes met mine , they were cold and sharp . He was studying me like I was a puzzle he had to solve . His gaze swept over me , pausing on the scrapes visible beneath my sleeves and the dusty hem of my skirt./ His voice was calm , almost detached , when he asked , " Miss Wyatt , shouldn't you be in London right now , attending the so - called wedding of the century ? How did you end up here as my wife ? And haven't you heard the rumors about me ? Yet , you dare to come here willingly ? " I tightened my grip on the doorframe to steady myself . My entire body ached , but I kept my back straight and my head held high . " Mr. Lloyd , you might want to use this marriage as leverage against the Wyatt Family . But I can offer you much more than just my name as their daughter . As for the rumors , they're nothing but gossip from outsiders . They don't matter to me ." I lifted my eyes , meeting his eyes without flinching . " Besides , I believe you and I are alike . We're the kind of people who always repay every debt . " " Once I finished what I said , Mark's brow lifted slightly . He rolled the cigarette between his fingers . It seemed that he was intrigued . Interesting . Go on . I'd like to hear more . " I walked forward and sat on the sofa across from him . Exhaustion weighed on me , my wounds aching and my eyelids heavy from two sleepless nights . Still , I forced myself to sit tall and steady my voice . " The Lloyd Family has been competing with the Wyatt and Herbert families for that major project for a long time . You're decisive , Mr. Lloyd , but business is about weighing risks and rewards . " " Now that the Wyatt and Herbert families are joining forces through marriage , your position will become even more challenging . " Mark's expression didn't change . He simply gestured for me to continue . Taking a breath , I leaned forward slightly . " " I've already blocked the critical technologies that the Wyatt and Herbert families rely on . I also know exactly where the Wyatt Family's supply chain is weakest . With my help , you can win that project without lifting a finger . " " Mark's lips curved into a faint smile . His gaze deepened , like a man watching a game he was starting to enjoy . He tapped the armrest lightly . " And what do you want in return ? " I met his eyes , letting him see the determination in mine . " " The Wyatt Family , I said clearly . " " When they fall , I will take over . That position should be mine . " > For a moment , Mark just stared at me , silent . To my surprise , he then laughed . It was a low , genuine laugh filled with approval . " You're far more interesting than I expected ," he said . " Relief washed through me , though I didn't let it show . I was about to bring up the terms of our marriage arrangement when he suddenly spoke again , " I'll have my assistant handle the details of the marriage ." \ " However , there's one thing you need to understand ... " His expression became serious , looking at me . " " I'm not a man who plays around . I've never been with anyone else and I never will be . So don't think this will be a marriage of convenience where we ignore each other . " % His words caught me completely off guard , as if he had reached into my chest and pulled out my unspoken thoughts . Before I could respond , Mark stood and pressed a button on the wall . " Doctor Anderson , please treat Miss Wyatt's wounds ," he ordered.W After that , Mark ordered the maid who just came , " Clean up the south master bedroom on the second floor and prepare a bowl of light soup . " The maid nodded and hurried off . Mark didn't look at me again as he walked toward his study . " Rest for now . We'll discuss everything else tomorrow ." W