Matthew blinked. "That saying… how come I've never heard it before?"

Adam snorted. "Of course, you haven't. You've probably never been spoiled by an older woman in your life! As they said, the older the woman, the more charming and wonderful she is!

"Joseph's just a hot-blooded young punk, and Scarlett's the type who's clever, powerful, and knows exactly how to reel someone in. Taking control of him wouldn't even be a challenge."

Then, almost involuntarily, Matthew muttered, "Don't tell me