The girl who dared to point a sniper rifle at his head on their first meeting was certainly not your typical damsel.


    He raised an eyebrow. "Who said anything about being cute, innocent, and kind?"


    Noe?


    Xavier, having ruled the roost at Lockhart Prison and practically owned the borderlines for years, scoffed at such absurd ttery.


    If Tristan saw Noe in action, taking someone out with a single shot, he''d probably wet his pants in fear!


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    Beckett adjusted his sses and said, "Granduncle, the situation at Lockhart Prison is too perilous. Let me handle it." Ulrich nodded in approval. "Yeah, Noe should stick to more gentle pursuits, like sewing or healing. Guns aren''t for her!"


    Stirling chimed in, "Granduncle, it''s better if Beckett goes. Or Jasper, if ites to that!"


    Jasper rolled his eyes. "Stirling, why don''t you volunteer yourself? But really, Noe isn''t cut out for this. I''ll take over."


    Noe spoke calmly, "I have no intention of getting involved personally. Pris Star will support Millie. From now on, Lockhart Prison will be under the Pris Star''s wing."


    Xavier stroked his beard. He might be bald, but at least he had his beard!


    "Lockhart Prison was always meant to be Pris Star''s stronghold. We just stepped back when we realized Garrick had ulterior motives!"


    "Handing Lockhart Prison over to you is like returning it to its rightful owner."


    Jasper was taken aback. "Putting Millie in charge? Is she up for it?"


    Noe remained calm. "Millie won''t hold back against the Gagher family. Her temperament is better suited for the frontier."


    Helping Millie with the Gagher family''s case, Jasper realized she had no ns to spare them.


    After dealing with a business or a key family member, Millie would visit Randy''s bedside. She''d softly recite contracts to him or show him the final moments of the family''s loyalists, keeping the old man alive just by a thread.


    "Jasper, Millie is a sharpshooter. You don''t need to worry."


    Jasper''s face turned as red as a beet. "Worry? Why would I worry about her? She''s just a tomboy, always acting like a loose cannon!" "Millie''s health isn''t great. The frontier might actually be good for her recovery."


    Being stuck in the stifling environment of the Gagher family had taken its toll on Millie. The frontier would give her a chance to vent her frustrations freely.


    Jasper seemed dazed. He knew Noe, the legendary Phantom Surgeon Lunaris, wouldn''t lie about Millie''s condition needing recuperation. "How bad is it?"


    Millie sauntered over, ss in hand, and leaned against Noe. "My master said to eat whatever I want and never deprive myself. So, how bad could it be?"


    Jasper''s eyes widened in shock. Millie''s appetite had been poor, and Noe had advised her to indulge her cravings to aid her recovery. Clearly, Jasper misunderstood. His view of Millie shifted immediately.


    Xavier nced at Millie. "Come on, girl, show me your shooting skills!"


    "Here? That''s hardly appropriate!"


    "There''s nothing inappropriate about it! My granddaughter and grandson-inw wouldn''t mind!"


    After all, they were no strangers to danger. Millie looked around, grabbed a chopstick from the table, aimed at a distant balloon, and threw it, hitting a blue one dead center.


    "Not bad! With that aim and strength, your shooting must be top-notch!"


    "Of course, I was trained by the best!"


    Her skills were honed under Noe''s guidance. Xavier burst intoughter.


    "Alright, you''re the one! When you''re ready,e to Lockhart Prison, and you''ll be my sessor!"


    Millie''s fiery spirit was exactly to Xavier''s taste, and they hit it off right away.


    Sienna looked worried. "Isn''t it dangerous for Millie to go there?"


    Noe reassured her, "Don''t worry, granduncle''s men will protect her."


    That ce,pared to the cutthroat Gagher family, was the perfect outlet for Millie to express herself.


    Sienna, frustrated, pped Jasper on the back of his head. "Such a fine girl, and you just don''t see it!" "What does that have to do with me?"


    Jasper felt wronged. "Noe, you said she''s not well. And now Lockhart Prison..."


    Noe chuckled at Jasper''s obvious concern for Millie. "Happiness is what matters most."


    Jasper was stunned. So, was Millie''s condition so grave that there was no point in seeking treatment? Such talks had been circting, especially around the old man in his final days. Jasper''s heart raced as he looked at Mitte, his gaze filled with newfound depth.


    Gavin, dressed as a page boy, hugged ra''s leg. "Prettydy, will you marry me?"


    Megan quickly pulled him away,ughing. "That''s your aunt, not just some prettydy!"


    But Gavin wasn''t ready to give up. Watching his younger uncle and aunt share a kiss, little Gavin found himself yearning for a wife to share sweet moments with!


    With a burst of energy, Gavin mbered onto Palmer''sp, propping his head up to gaze at Millie. "Are you my auntie?"


    "Nope."


    "Are you dating one of my uncles?"


    "Absolutely not!"


    She didn''t even know any sons from the Pock family!


    "Well, that''s perfect, then you can be my wife! When I grow up, I''ll marry you!"


    Millie pondered for a moment. "Sure! Technically, we''re of the same generation anyway!"


    After all, her mentor was Gavin''s


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    aunt, so they were indeed of the same generation. Gavin had finally found a beautiful girl of his generation and immediately dered Millie his fiancée, inviting everyone to their future wedding!


    Gavin stretched out his chubby arms, "Sis, give me a hug!" Before Millie could lift him, Jasper swooped in, hoisting Gavin onto his shoulders and marching towards his parents'' table.


    "Little rascal, did your parents teach you to flirt at such a young age? Get back to your seat!"


    Gavin was confused; he was just looking for a girlfriend!


    "Uncle, but the pretty sister already agreed, isn''t it mutual?"


    He had seen it with his own eyes! If both parties agreed, then they were fiancés!


    Jasper clenched his teeth. "Let''s talk about it when you''re older. For now, focus on your education. I heard you like swimming; I''ll take you swimmingter... Wait a minute! What are you doing?!"


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    Gavin, feeling embarrassed, covered his face. "You mentioned swimming, and now I need to pee..."


    Jasper''s lecture was cut short as he felt a warm trickle down his neck!