---- Chapter 139 Iwas startled and had no idea what Frederick was about to do. Jonathan noticed him too and immediately stepped in front of me, frowning. But Frederick walked straight toward the microphone. Standing at the center of the stage, he glanced out at the crowd and smiled. His face, usually carrying a hint of mischief, somehow looked warm and charming now. "Well, since we're making announcements, I'd like to use this opportunity to share something too.

My parents are very fond of Elise..." 'The moment he paused, the atmosphere, which had just started to relax, became tense again instantly. My heart skipped a beat. I was terrified he was about to say something outrageous. Jonathan's expression had turned ice-cold, his glare locked onto Frederick. But Frederick smiled at me and went on. "My parents adore her, and my sister is as close to her asa real sibling. So what I'm going to announces... "Starting today, Elise will be like a sister to me.

My parents intend to officially take her in as a goddaughter . And anyone who messes with her from now on is messing with us." Tet out a small breath of relief, only to tense up again right after. I was relieved because he hadn't said anything more ---- drastic or impossible to take back. But I was tense because I had no idea what he was thinking. Why would Frederick suddenly want to announce me as his parents' goddaughter ? That would basically make me his sister. Jonathan's face darkened.

His grip on my arm tightened as he shot Frederick a frigid look. ''Frederick, this isn't the place for you to cause trouble." Frederick just looked at him calmly. "Mr. Ford, you have Alicia close to you. Surely you understand how it feels to care about someone, right? From the moment I met Elise, I felt a natural bond. I already have a sister, and treating her like another one feels just right." "She doesn't need a brother like you," Jonathan cut in coldly, his tone laced with irritation.

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"She has me, and that's enough. " "Is it, though?" Frederick gave a casual shrug and smiled. "A. husband and a brother are completely different. Don't worry, I'll take good care of her." "There's no need." Jonathan's voice remained like ice, but Frederick turned directly to me and gave me a wink. "But we should let the person involved have a say, don't you think? Elise, what do you think?" I didn't say anything.

Frederick stepped closer and whispered to me ina low, slightly hoarse voice, "You'd better say yes, or I'll be pretty embarrassed up here." ---- Tet out a quiet breath. I didn't have much of a choice, so I gave a small nod. Jonathan grabbed my hand even tighter, obviously displeased. "Elise, are you really going to go along with him?" Iyanked my hand away and walked over to stand beside Frederick . "Looks like Iam.

So that makes him my brother now." I gave a light smile, suddenly realizing that it wasn't such a bad thing after all. "You're allowed to have a woman by your side with no blood relation . Why can't Ihave a brother who'll look out for me? Seems pretty fair to me." "Elise, are you doing this just to get back at me?" Jonathan looked at me with unblinking intensity.

His gaze was a brewing storm, and the air around him had turned cold and oppressive , like a fortress of steel closing in, but I was long past the point of being fazed. "This has nothing to do with you. Frederick's been genuinely kind to me." Ilooked straight at him. "And I get along well with Aria. It makes perfect sense for me to accept him as a godbrother ." Frederick broke into a wide grin with satisfaction, clearly enjoying Jonathan's reaction.

"Well, since Elise has agreed, then there's no reason to object. You're her husband, not her master. Am I right?"