章 380: The Overbearing Presence

"He's Tristan, and no one in the four major families of San Heith is unfamiliar with him," Wendy said. "Cynthia, this person is too dangerous. You cannot be with him."

Cynthia blinked. "But we've already made a commitment to each other."

Wendy Patwin choked on her words.

She stared at Cynthia for a moment, then suddenly put on a serious expression. "Cynthia, do you know that the Independent State prohibits marriage with outsiders?"

A hint of surprise appeared in Cynthia's eyes—not because of the rule against marrying outsiders but because of Wendy's knowledge of the Independent State.

Seeing Cynthia's silence, Wendy understood. "Moreover, if anyone on the island violates this rule, they will be expelled and never allowed to return. With Tristan's status and position, do you really think he would give up everything for a woman?"