Chapter 4: Return to the Family

Russell originally planned to go directly with Stella to the Windsor family's residence.

But Stella smiled mysteriously.

"Russell, before returning to the family, I think there's something more important."

Half an hour later, the two drove to City Hall.

"What?"

Russell clearly didn't know. He thought Stella was here to handle personal matters.

But she had already prepared all the materials.

"Russell, even though this is just an act, right now we have no official status. I'm afraid we won't be very convincing to my father."

"If possible, could I marry you first? With a marriage certificate, our marriage would be legally protected. Even if they disagree, I think they won't be able to stop us."

After finishing, Stella quietly added,

"After all, it's all for the mission. Do you agree, Russell?"

At that moment, her heart was racing, as if it would jump out of her chest at any second.

Marrying Russell, even if it was fake, was something she had never dared to dream of in her life.

Now it was right in front of her. This feeling was like having thousands of ants crawling all over her body.

"Of course I agree. You're very smart, but this isn't fair to you."

"No! It's very fair."

She had dreamed of marrying Russell. How could it be unfair?

Since both of their identities were very clean, all thanks to Stella.

Their "Liberator" identities were made up.

So the entire marriage process went through without any obstacles.

Sitting back in the car, Stella kept taking photos of the marriage certificate with her phone, smiling happily from time to time.

So what if it was fake? She loved it.

Since it was too late, they decided to visit the Windsor family early the next morning.

Stella was very familiar with New York. This was her home for over ten years. That evening, she took Russell to a famous hotel.

Unfortunately, the front desk staff told them there was only one room with a king bed available. When they used to go on missions, the three of them often slept in the same cave, so they were used to this kind of thing.

Russell thought tonight would be like before - they just happened to run into a hotel with no extra rooms.

However, after the two got on the elevator, the front desk lady took out the two hundred dollars Stella had secretly slipped her earlier and kissed it.

...

After Stella finished showering, Russell also planned to take a shower to wash away his fatigue.

Recently, in order to take down the Caesar cabal in France, he had barely gotten any good rest.

It looked like tonight, he could finally get a good sleep.

But who knew that when Russell just opened the bathroom door, he saw an extremely seductive scene.

Stella was wearing incredibly tempting sleepwear that only covered the important parts of her body. Her delicate, smooth skin was completely exposed before Russell's eyes.

Her body was beautiful, like a painting created by a world-famous painter with oil brushes.

Russell was a man, and a normal man at that.

Instantly, a flame ignited in his lower abdomen.

"Stella, what are you doing?"

Stella walked toward Russell with a cat-like stride, placing her hands on his shoulders.

"Russell, since we're already married, we should see this act through to the end, shouldn't we?"

"The Windsor family is more troublesome and difficult than you think. So if we have sex, it will definitely make them shut up."

As soon as she finished speaking, Stella's red lips moved closer and closer to Russell, and her unique body fragrance had already entered Russell's nostrils.

What man could resist such a scene?

But just as Stella's lips were about to touch his, Russell suddenly turned his head.

Instantly, her mood hit rock bottom, and a sense of loss arose.

"I'm sorry Russell! I crossed the line. After all, we're just in a partnership. The only reason we got married is to investigate the Windsor family."

Stella's heart ached.

Perhaps Russell had never loved her from the beginning.

However, Russell said calmly,

"Stella, although we're married, you can't become my real wife yet."

"I understand."

"No, you don't understand. What I mean is, before we have sex, we should get your family's approval and have a grand wedding."

Stella's eyes suddenly widened! She raised her head sharply, staring straight at Russell.

"Russell, do you mean?"

Russell moved closer to her, reaching out to gently stroke her cheek.

"If you're going to be my woman, I have the responsibility and obligation to give you a grand enough wedding! Of course, we also need everyone's approval and blessings."

Stella bit her lip gently. Soon, crystal-clear tears, white as crystal, flowed from the corners of her eyes.

"Thank you, Russell."

"You're tired. Get some rest. We have to visit the Windsor family early tomorrow morning."

At this moment, Stella's heart was already filled with happiness. That night, she curled up in Russell's arms like a charming little kitten.

Looking at Russell's handsome face, Stella became even more certain - she had bet right!

For so many years, this was the first time she felt respected by Russell. She loved this man and was willing to give him everything, even her life.

...

Early the next morning, the two got dressed and headed straight to The Windsor Manor.

The Windsor family used to be just a small power in New York. However, after Stella's father John Windsor married Emma Herman, the eldest daughter of the Herman family, the entire Windsor family's power in New York began to rise steadily!

Even their old villa had been replaced by a large estate covering an acre, looking very impressive.

After ten years, returning to this familiar place, Stella felt no joy of coming home. Instead, her eyes were full of unfamiliarity.

Yes, she didn't like this place.

If it weren't for the message in the cross key, she probably would never have returned to this sad place in her lifetime.

Ten years ago, she escaped from this cage and had sworn she would never come back!

But today she still stood here. However, at this moment, there was no fear in Stella's eyes, because Russell was standing beside her! This man who, no matter what, could give her absolute confidence!

As soon as the two reached the estate entrance, the security guards on duty spotted Stella.

"Ms. Windsor! You're back?"

"Go report to Mr. Windsor quickly!"

One of the guards ran back into the estate, while the others made a strange move.

They immediately surrounded Stella and Russell. Although they deliberately kept their distance, it wasn't hard to see that these people's eyes were full of vigilance!

Yes, they couldn't let her escape!

Soon, a group rushed out. Leading them was a bearded man - John!