He was quite satisfied with Clara, his young wife.
After all, besides wealth and power, a man's social status is also displayed through the female companion at his side.
Although Clara doesn't come from a prominent background, she is from a middle-class family and much younger than him.
Whenever someone asks, "Is this your daughter?", he would smile and proudly reply, "This is my wife."
He enjoyed their surprised looks, which became a source of pleasure for him.
Moreover, Clara is a woman who is easy to please. She's not interested in causing a fuss; as long as her desires for a high-quality "modern life" are met, she is obedient.
Every day, she simply takes care of the child and enjoys life, which couldn't be easier for Burton.
He quickly put this matter behind him as he continued to have people investigate where the missing wine had gone.
Although Lance didn't say anything outright, Burton knew he was quite concerned about the investigation's outcome.
