Gilbert Mansion, Reception Room.
Currently, there were four n present in it.
The atmosphere was far from pleasant and cordial. It was tense, as if the start of a war was imminent.
Welco, Earl Lennox. So, what brings you here? Kuku, or do we need to exchange pleasantries first?
No need for that, Marquis Gilbert.
Although he was trying to maintain a calm exterior, Earl Lennoxs frustration and hostility were clearly evident.
Yolande, who was also present, observed this with a faint smile.
(Hmm, its no wonder Marquis Gilbert called here. This is too suspicious. What does a powerful noble from the royal faction want from him?)
I have sothing to discuss in private, but why is soone from the Lonsdale family here?
Dont ask questions you already know the answers to. I dont dismiss people. Speak as it is. Dont tell youre foolish enough to not understand the reason?
Fine.
Even though he said he understood, Earl Lennoxs anger was boiling inside him.
As soone who was accustod to being respected and admired, Claudes arrogant behavior was unbearable for him.
Then let ask you directly. What are you planning?
What do you an?
Dont play dumb with !
With a loud bang, Earl Lennox stood up and slamd the table.
Despite being confronted with clear anger, there was no change in Claudes expression.
This fact only served to further irritate Earl Lenox.
I may not know your intentions yet, but I know that youre up to sothing!!
Kuku, so what?
Ha?
So what? What can you even do if you know about it?
Y-you.
Claudes unrepentant attitude made Earl Lennox almost blurt out sothing he would regret, but he managed to hold it in.
However, he still couldnt contain his rage and took out a letter from his chest and thrust it in front of Claude.
Isnt this also your doing!?
What is this?
Its a letter from my third daughter, Mia, who attends the Aslan Magic Academy.
I see.
In an instant, Claude searched for various possibilities, but no matter how much he thought about it, he couldnt find anything that made sense.
Claude glanced sideways at Yolande, but even he shook his head.
Still trying to fool ?
Earl Lennox aggressively took out the contents of the letter and pointed to a particular section. It reads as follows.
I intend to devote myself to Luke.
The mont he confird it, Yolande reflexively hid his mouth to conceal his twisted smile, so as not to be noticed by the Earl.
(Wonderful! Luke, you are so amazing!)
The statent that followed stated that if it was not accepted, she would leave the family.
Mia understood how much value she had for the Lennox family as soone who had manifested three attributes.
Mia possessed such strength.
Of course, the Earl Lennox did not admit it straightforwardly and ca to Claude, who was considered the cause of everything, in a rage.
Well, he had another purpose for doing so.
Isnt it strange to say that shell devote herself to soone like Luke after only two months have passed? Damn it! Mia was offered marriage proposals from the first prince and the legitimate son of the Marquis Drummond! If she decides to leave the house, my position will be lost
Claude inwardly scoffed at the situation.
(What a useless man. To show such a weakness to , a mber of the noble faction. And, as expected of my son. He even managed to win over the daughter of the Kings faction. But, well, its only natural that she would take a liking to Luke, who surpasses even .)
If this were not a eting, Claudes face would have been very relaxed.
However, he would not show any gaps to others, and as such, his expression would not falter.
His thoughts just turned around calmly, pondering what would be the most advantageous option in this situation.
Yolande was also overco with joy.
So much so that he was convinced that the world is smiling down on him right now.
(Marquis Claude is an excellent man. He will surely co to the sa conclusion as . If done properly, he can make the Earl Lennox family defect to the noble faction.)
If he could take in the powerful nobles of the royal faction, Yolandes plan would make significant progress.
He had been thinking about making the noble faction solid before taking advantage of this opportunity.
(Buthow did Luke do it? To make her so devoted to him in just two months even I couldnt do it. Fufu, Luke, you really amuse )
As Yolande was thinking about this, Earl Lennox, who had been hanging his head, suddenly looked up.
However, I have already accepted it. I didnt co here today to talk about this.
The Earl of Lennox then let out a sigh.
Everything he had said up to this point was nothing more than a complaint spoken in a fit of anger.
So what was his true purpose in visiting Claude?
I would like you to take Mia as the wife of your heir, Luke Wizaria Gilbert.
Yes, he had co to negotiate a marriage proposal.
The Earl of Lennox was a person who lacked any affection for his children, unlike Claude, who loved his children dearly.
If his children were capable, he would raise them for the sake of the familys reputation, but if they were incompetent, he would disown them without hesitation. Such was the kind of person the Earl was.
However, his coldness allowed him to think logically, and the fact that he now held a position of power and influence was evidence of that.
Mia had grown up without the love of her parents, which is why she competed with Alice to prove her worth and beca obsessed with being wanted by Luke.
Kuku, does that an youre switching sides to the nobility faction?
Yes, it would be better to decide sooner rather than later. If I lose my position, my value will decrease. Besides, its not a bad idea, is it? Youve already taken in so aristocrats from the royal faction, havent you? I dont know exactly what youre planning, but I atleast know that much.
Yolande had to suppress the urge to burst out laughing.
(It was almost scary how well things are going, for Earl Lennox to change sides like this)
A far more convenient turn of events than he had envisioned.
If not for the publicity, Yolande would have been rolling on his belly laughing.
Claude had yet to give his answer.
However, it was clear even without asking.
There was no way he would refuse.
Hmm, Ill think about it.
Huh?
Eh?
This was such a shocking response that Yolande couldnt help but exclaim.
It was also unexpected for Earl Lennox.
He was so surprised that he just stood there, staring blankly.
Im not asking you to make her his lawful wife. She can be a concubine, you know?
Yes, thats why I said Ill think about it. Dont make repeat myself twice.
What! Why do you need to think about it? Stop playing gas! Im already making a concession just by proposing this!
Dont misunderstand. I didnt say I need to think about it for that reason.
Then what is it?!
Claude sipped his tea elegantly, aggravating the Earl of Lennox even further.
For now, he had no choice but to wait for Claudes answer.
And then
I have to ask Luke. Im not foolish enough to repeat the sa mistake.
For Earl Lennox, who lacked love for his own children, these words were incomprehensible.
Why did he need to ask his own child? He couldnt understand it at all.
From the mont Luke manifested the rare dark attribute, the Earl of Lennox had considered switching to the noble faction as an option.
It was easy to imagine that the noble faction would gain great power with the manifestation of the dark attribute.
However, he never considered the possibility of being rejected.
It was not arrogance, but rather a thought that he evaluated his own value calmly.
Claudes priorities had been clear for fifteen years.
For him, Lukes happiness was the top priority that must be achieved regardless of anything else.
That would never change even if the fla of ambition was reignited.
However, Claude made a mistake to make Lukes engagent with Alice.
He jumped to conclusions because he lost a little bit of his calm thinking when it ca to Luke.
Claude noticed this imdiately when he saw Lukes reaction, but he couldnt say anything.
He wasnt foolish enough to not understand why Luke didnt say anything.
(I wont make that mistake again, Luke!)
Therefore, Claude was determined.
No matter what happens, he will never let Luke make that face again.
Yolande naturally realized that Claude had a great love for Luke.
However, he didnt realize how extre his parental love had beco.
(I never thought it would co to this)
Claudes willingness to give up everything for Luke.
And the fact that his love for his child has gone this far beyond common sense.
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