"Don't go, stay with me."

Venus was delighted in her sleep because it was Venus' wish. Luca stayed there until dawn, unbeknownst to Venus. Had Venus known that a man was with her all night without sleeping, she might have been surprised.

***

"What is this?" Venus asked Uncle Christ, pointing to the bicycle he was carrying.

"A bicycle for Miss Venus; didn't you ask for it yesterday," Uncle Christ replied.

Venus was silent, remembering her complaint to Rena yesterday: that the corridor was too long and her legs were too tired to walk that far. But Venus only said it casually; she had also asked Rena not to discuss it with anyone.

Looking at the silent Venus, Uncle Christ asked. "If you don't like this bike, I'll throw it away and get a new one."

Venus quickly held the bike. "There's no need. I will just use this bicycle. You don't have to change it."

Uncle Christ nodded his understanding.

After her class was over, Venus came straight to the mansion. Rena had told her yesterday to go to the manor if someone came to pick Rena up from the university.

But who would have thought that the car that picked her up was so luxurious? It was the latest B*W. Even the driver was very friendly and opened the door for Venus, Making Venus the center of attention of many people. They must have thought that Venus was born with a golden spoon.

Venus rode her bike along the corridor alone; Uncle Christ followed behind on foot until he was a few meters behind Venus.

"Rich people are so different, picking up a private tutor with a B*W, then giving her this bike when I just mentioned it casually. Do all private tutors always get all the perks like this?"

"You're not the only one who feels it," Luca said.

"AH," cried Venus in surprise.

Venus stopped her bike, staring at Luca wide-eyed. Since when had this guy been following her? He had also heard everything Venus had said, and why was he so handsome? Venus stroked her chest, giving Luca a confused look.

"You're okay." Luca gave Venus a worried look.

Venus shook her head. "I'm fine; who are you."

"Luca."

"You own this manor, Marco's father."

Luca nodded in confirmation.

Venus looked at Luca from head to toe. Luca was handsome, tall, and commanding. His aura made people want to respect and adore him. Venus' heart was beating fast, which made Venus a little uncomfortable.

"Why did Mr. Luca come with such a surprise," Venus complained.

"I'm sorry, I won't do that next time," Luca replied.

Why did Venus feel that Luca was acting like he was nagging her? Who exactly is the master and the worker here? Why was Luca so submissive? His attitude made Venus wonder.

"Is Marco home yet?" Venus asked, changing the subject.

"He's waiting for you inside."

"Then I'll be right there." Venus prepared to leave on her bike.

"I'll go with you."

Venus gave Luca a confused look, then looked at the bike Venus was using. It was a one-person bike; there was no seat behind it, so Venus could not ride Lucas.

"But this bike is only for one person."

Luca pointed at his feet. "I'm using this."

Venus' eyes followed him as it turned out that Luca was using a hoverboard on his leg. No wonder Luca could keep up with Venus despite using a bike.

"Miss, you're here. O-oh Daddy?" Marco gave Luca a strange look.

Marco wondered why Luca was home at this time. It was rare for Marco to find Luca at home when it wasn't a holiday. It was like a miracle to see him in the light of day.

"Study well." Luca went upstairs to his study.

Seeing Marco staring absent-mindedly at Luca until the man's image disappeared left Venus with a question mark. Why did it not feel like a father and son? What kind of relationship was this? It felt freezing.

"Well, can we start now, Marco?"

Hearing Venus' voice broke Marco's reverie. The little man nodded and obediently sat quietly next to Venus. Marco and Venus shared their thoughts on the subject Venus had brought up.

There was little Venus could do because Marco understood almost all the material and problems Venus gave him. But Marco was a person who liked to discuss and ask a lot of questions, so Venus at least felt like she wasn't eating a blind salary.

"Little Master, Miss Venus, here are the snacks." Someone brought them snacks such as fruits and cakes with refreshments, as Marco and Venus requested.

Looking at all the snacks in front of her, Venus sighed inwardly. "It looks like I'm going to gain weight if this continues daily," she thought.

"It won't make you fat; all the food is low in sugar," Marco said casually.

Marco spoke without lifting his head and continued to immerse himself in the matter. Marco didn't know if Venus was surprised by his words and wondered how Marco could know her complaints if she didn't speak.

"How?"

"I used the algebraic method as you suggested," Marco replied, thinking Venus was talking about the problem he was working on.

"That's not how you know my thinking."

Marco froze, forgetting that Venus didn't know who he was. Fortunately, Marco could control himself and gave Venus his sweetest smile.

"I just guessed it. Miss looked sadly at the snack. Usually, girls take good care of their bodies, so I wonder if Miss is thinking about the sugar content of all those snacks."

"So that's it." Venus breathed a sigh of relief; she had almost guessed Marco was a quack.

Marco congratulated himself inwardly; he was indeed a genius. Fortunately, Venus did not expose him. If Marco hadn't been so elusive, Marco wouldn't have known what the consequences would have been.

Luca might have allowed Marco to stay in the clan, something Marco desperately avoided. Therefore, Marco had to keep all these secrets well if he didn't want his father to do that.

Venus enjoyed her snack without thinking about her weight. Her heart was happy, and she continued to compliment Marco. Venus occasionally pinched Marco's cheeks, even though Marco was no longer a child. But Venus thought of him as a four-year-old.

Although Marco gave Venus an annoyed look and forbade Venus to pinch his cheeks, Marco couldn't avoid the soft hand and let Venus do it; Marco also liked it a little.

Luca watched all of Venus and Marco's interactions from upstairs, unnoticed by either of them. His eyes smiled at their familiarity. Occasionally, he heard their arguments or Marco's complaints about Venus' touchy-feely demeanor.

"It's been a long time since I've been a little master like this," said Uncle Christ, standing next to Lucas, who also saw everything Venus and Marco were doing.

"That's because she likes it. Venus can do a lot for him."

Marco had many people who wanted to be friends with him. However, Marco was afraid to make many friends because of his identity, and he was afraid of hurting many people with his identity.

But Venus was different. Her father and her clan would protect her, so Marco didn't have to worry. Those people didn't dare to hurt Venus; at least, that was what Marco believed.

Suddenly, Venus' scream startled Luca and Uncle Christ.

"MARCO, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?"