Man With Super Medical Skill (Matthew)

Olexar stared at Matteo in a daze as if trying to decide whether the man he respected so much was playing some kind of joke on him.

He had just been wondering if his sister would make a move on someone as perfect as Matteo-only to be stunned the next moment when Matteo casually told him to call him "brother-in-law."

Seeing Olexar's expression, Matteo immediately realized the man had misunderstood. "You've got it wr-"

"Mr. Larden, say no more. I understand." Olexar's face turned resolute as he cut Matteo off. "When we're out in public, you're Mr. Larden, and I'm Olexar. But at home, we're in-laws."

Matteo raised his hand and gave Olexar a firm smack on the shoulder.

"Ouch!" Olexar yelped in pain.

Matteo gazed plainly at him and rejoined, "Let me finish. You misunderstood. Your sister and I just have a deal-I'm only pretending to be her husband to help her with something. I told you that so you wouldn't blow my cover."

Realizing his mistake, Olexar's face flushed with embarrassment. "Forgive me for jumping to conclusions, Mr. Larden."

"No harm done."

Matteo sat down in a chair and asked, "So, how did you end up on this ship in the first place?"

At the question, Olexar's expression darkened with anger.

"It was that b*stard Brennan Dallinger!"

He practically spat the name through clenched teeth, the sheer hatred in his voice making Matteo take notice.

Brennan Dallinger? Matteo thought he'd heard that name somewhere before. Wait-isn't he the current Warden of the Island Watch of Ore Island? Orla's right-hand man?

Matteo's eyes narrowed as he looked at Olexar, who had no reason to lie.

"If Brennan really betrayed you and sent you to the Carnage Cruise... that means Orla has a snake lurking right beside her."

Olexar's face paled as he stood abruptly. "Mr. Larden, you mean Brennan is still by my sister's side?"

His voice trembled with panic, all thoughts of formality forgotten in his

desperation. If Brennan had betrayed him, the man certainly wouldn't remain loyal to Orla.

And if Orla ever falls into Brennan's trap...

"Calm down. You're underestimating your sister," Matteo replied. "When news of your disappearance spread across Ore Island, and your father passed away from illness, she

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order to the island, even posing as you to keep the peace. With that kind of skill, even if Brennan has ulterior motives, he might not be able to harm her."

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Hearing Matteo's reassurance, Olexar gradually calmed down and slumped onto the edge of the bed, feeling a mix of relief and frustration. His sister had clearly grown a lot during the time he'd been gone. But no matter how worried he was, there probably wouldn't be much he could do to help when he returned.

"Mr. Larden... I'd like you to teach me martial arts." Olexar stood again, bowing slightly as he made the request.noveldrama

"Teach you martial arts?" Matteo quirked a brow. "From the looks of it, you've been training since childhood. Why would you need me to teach you?"

Olexar's gaze was heavy with determination. "I know you're no ordinary man. If I want to protect my sister... I need to become stronger."