Without even bothering to turn back, Theodore coldly said, "Mind your own business. Just cut the watermelon." "You must have feelings for her. Never before have you been so concerned about a woman!" Felix declared with absolute certainty. Hearing that, Theodore narrowed his eyes slightly. Have feelings for her? I must admit that I have a favorable impression of her. From the first time we met, I've noticed that she's different from the average person, very intriguing. Otherwise, I wouldn't have lent her a house after sealing the deal with her. But I've never harbored feelings for anyone, so I'm not quite sure what it feels like to like someone and whether this counts. "Ah-hah! You're remaining silent because I hit the bull's eye, right? Sure enough, you like her!" Felix crowed. Still, Theodore said nothing. Felix approached Theodore and stood before him, circling his friend as he scrutinized him. "In the past, I always thought that you didn't like women and was convinced you were gay. I never expected you to fall for someone mentally unstable like Elaine! Your taste is truly unique!" Lifting his gaze, Theodore stared at Felix frostily. "You're sick of living, aren't you? Elaine has yet to be diagnosed, so it's unproven that she's mentally unstable. Watch your words."Felix flinched and murmured sheepishly, "I was just joking. Why are you mad? Besides, there's nothing embarrassing about having feelings for someone mentally unstable. She's stunningly beautiful, so it's no big deal even if she's not quite right in the head." Following that, the iciness in Theodore's eyes intensified, and a dangerous aura radiated from him. Cold sweat promptly beaded on Felix's forehead, and he swiftly left before Theodore lost his temper. Theodore spent half an hour cooking two dishes and a soup—scrambled eggs, grilled meat with bell pepper, and minestrone soup. Elaine strolled into the kitchen and took a seat across from Theodore. Felix had already left after cutting watermelon for Elaine, so they were the only ones enjoying the meal. Taking a bite of Theodore's cooking, Elaine raised an eyebrow. "It's quite surprising that a wealthy man like you knows how to cook, let alone cook so well." Delicious food never failed to improve her mood, and she was no longer as angry about Theodore's unexpected arrival. In response, Theodore chuckled softly. "I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth. I was quite poor before I turned eighteen. When I became an adult, I started a business venture and gradually accumulated wealth." Surprise flooded Elaine. "You didn't have your family supporting you but started your own business from scratch?""Yeah. I grew up in an orphanage. My family didn't find me before I succeeded in my business venture, so I naturally didn't receive their help," Theodore answered. "Then, you're truly impressive to start your business by yourself and expand your company to its current scale," Elaine praised him generously. At present, Frost Group had already replaced Grant Group as the top company in Horington. Consequently, Theodore had also become the wealthiest man in Horington. Back then, the Grant family only managed to become the most affluent family in Horington because Grant Group had already accumulated many connections and wealth after operating for three generations. Right then, Theodore was only twenty-six years old. Having started his business at eighteen years old, he used less than eight years to boost his company to become the top business entity in Horington. That was quite an impressive feat. Theodore's brows lifted in delight when he heard Elaine's praise. He cleared his throat lightly and commended, "You're very impressive yourself, too. I watched your live broadcast. Both your courage and skills are incredible." The only drawback is that you're emotionally unstable and easily lose your temper. Elaine had food in her mouth, so she did not reply to that.Feigning nonchalance, Theodore proceeded to ask, "Just out of curiosity, what kind of man does someone as capable as you like?" After swallowing the food in her mouth, Elaine replied, "I like men who are no longer alive." The corners of Theodore's lips stiffened at her reply. Elaine looked at him with a half-smile. "Men who are no longer alive are truly my preference." Lowering his gaze, Theodore ate quietly. The two of them stopped talking and finished the meal in silence. After the meal, Theodore decided to be honest about his motive after a brief contemplation. "Elaine, that man earlier is a friend of mine. He's a psychologist. I had him come over to take a look at you." Confusion appeared on Elaine's face. "Why?" "When I watched the live broadcast, I felt that your mental state was somewhat concerning," Theodore admitted solemnly. Immediately, Elaine's expression darkened, and she huffed in displeasure, "Do you suspect that I have a mental or psychological problem?" Internally, Theodore suspected both. But of course, he dared not voice his thoughts out loud. He explained tactfully, "Many viewers are worried about your mental health. They think that you were bullied at the Grant residence, tormented to the point that you're mentally unstable. I happen to know a psychologist, so I had him come over to take a look at you." "Don't try to change the subject. Just answer this—why do you think that I'm mentally unstable?" Elaine pressed. Theodore went silent for a moment before he answered, "You like to crawl on the ground. People who are mentally sound don't do that." Elaine stared at him quietly as if he were an idiot. A long while later, she asked, "Have you ever heard of Unlocking The Wyvern's Spine?" "What?" Confusion was evident on Theodore's face. Elaine explained, "Unlocking The Wyvern's Spine is a term in traditional martial arts. It helps you loosen, exercise, and control your spine so that it becomes more flexible." It goes without saying that the traditional method does not involve crawling on the ground but rather some other routine. However, she believed that crawling on the ground like animals would not only be more effective but also much simpler. Skepticism was written all over Theodore's face. "Is there really something like that in traditional martial arts?" "More or less. Unlocking The Wyvern's Spine is really effective for someone like you who often sits in the office. It can help relieve back and waist fatigue," Elaine elaborated. Without waiting for him to speak, she grabbed his arm and pulled him to his feet. "Come with me. I'll take you out to try it!" "Thank you, but I don't need it. I can have someone give me a massage when I'm tired," Theodore declined. Unfortunately, Elaine acted as if she didn't hear him. She dragged him out of the mansion to the grassy area in the garden outside. With a half-smile on her lips, she urged, "Give it a try. Unlocking The Wyvern's Spine is incredibly comfortable. Once you try it, you'll love this exercise. If you're hesitant, it means you don't approve of my actions and we have nothing in common. In that case, let's just keep in touch via phone in the future. There's no need to meet in person anymore." That left Theodore speechless. He had a feeling that she might be intentionally getting back at him for suspecting that she was mentally unstable. However, he was somewhat envious of how she could let go in the forest and press conference without a care in the world. He had been suppressing himself for too long and would also like to let go. There's no one here anyway, so I'll just... give it a try? He slowly lowered himself to the ground, then said to her uneasily, "I feel awkward doing it alone. Do you mind keeping me company?"Without hesitation, Elaine skillfully went down on all fours. Just like that, following her lead, Theodore crawled on the ground on his hands and knees. At first, he was still quite uneasy and self-conscious. After crawling for a while, however, he actually found it quite comfortable. He was amazed. It turns out that Elaine was telling the truth! Thud! Thud! Thud! At that moment, the sound of three objects dropping onto the ground rang out behind him. Remaining on all fours, Theodore glanced back over his shoulder. In an instant, the excited expression on his face froze, and his entire body stiffened. Three men stood behind him. One of them was Felix, who had unexpectedly returned. Alongside him were his two other friends, Sean Rogers and Jonas Slav. They all stared at Theodore and Elaine, a range of expressions flashing across their faces, looking as if they had seen a ghost. Elaine stood up and calmly brushed the grass off her hands. Then, she coldly demanded, "Who are they?" Hearing her voice, Theodore finally snapped back to reality. He also got up from the ground, his face filled with anger, and explained to Elaine, "They're my friends. The one you've met is Felix Quick. The one who looks feminine is Sean Rogers, and the one who seems like a playboy is Jonas Slav." The three men were speechless. However, they quickly regained their composure. Sean stepped forward and swung his fist at Theodore. "Who are you calling feminine? Exquisite is the word to describe my appearance. Got it?" Dodging his fist, Theodore kicked him away and said disdainfully, "Stay away from me. It's because of you that people spread rumors about me liking men." Sean was at a loss for words. Jonas also approached. "Never mind that you called Sean feminine since it's true, but why did you compare me to a playboy? No one is more loyal than I am in this world, okay?" It's just that my relationships don't last long. But while I'm dating, I'm definitely very serious about each of my girlfriends. Sean punched Jonas on the shoulder. "You could've just defended me. Why did you have to belittle me?"As the two of them fought, Felix approached Theodore and Elaine, looking at his friend with a complicated expression. He asked me to come and help cure Elaine. But before I could do that, he himself got infected. What should I do now? The moment he saw Theodore and Elaine crawling on the ground earlier, his vision went dark, and he almost fainted. The sight was too shocking for him to bear. Looking at Felix, Theodore asked with a frown, "Why did you come back? And why did you bring them here?" Felix gathered his thoughts and replied, "I went back to get a set of psychological evaluation forms to test Elaine's mental state using traditional methods. I ran into them on my way here. When they heard that Elaine is staying at your place, they insisted on coming to see her in person." Pausing briefly, he added with mixed feelings, "It seems I made a mistake by bringing only one set of the psychological evaluation forms. I'll bring another set later. You should do it too." "I'm fine, so I don't need it. Elaine is also mentally sound, so there's no need to examine her anymore," Theodore stated. All three men wore skeptical expressions, not believing his claim. After all, they witnessed him crawling on the ground with Elaine, so it was impossible for them to believe he was sane.Sean joked, "Do you know what mentally ill patients often say? 'I'm fine'!" Theodore kicked him to the ground immediately. Taking a deep breath, he reiterated solemnly, "I'm really fine. The exercise Elaine and I were doing earlier is called Unlocking The Wyvern's Spine. It's one of the training methods in traditional martial arts." Still, the trio remained suspicious. None of them believed him. At that point, Theodore didn't bother wasting his breath anymore. Bam! Bam! Bam! With three swift kicks, he knocked all three men to the ground. Then, he commanded, "Keep crawling!" The trio was speechless. Submitting to the man's authoritative presence, they had no choice but to crawl on the ground on all fours. As they did so, they gradually became more proficient, and their speed increased.