56 Engagement Party 5 (1/2)
All of a sudden, Dalton felt very nervous despite the calm look in his eye. This sort of game could go wrong a million different ways. Although it wouldn't be to the point of life or death, humiliation and a strong stain on their marriage in the eyes of others was very much possible.
As he was thinking of a way out, Ci-ci suddenly smiled. ”I wonder if you esteemed guests wouldn't mind me adding a small caveat to this game? Not only will it make things faster, it'll even make it more entertaining.”
A cold laughter came from Roman's table.
”I apologize for my straight-forward nature, but Roman very clearly introduced himself as the first brother and brother in-law to the groom and bride respectively. He's laid very painstaking plans as well, how could the rules change at the final moment for an unknown guest? Wouldn't that make a mess of the proceedings? Would you be able to bear such a stain?”
Among the four young men who followed, this one seemed to have a deep-seeded hatred for Ci-ci. Although he hadn't said anything until now, he wouldn't miss an opportunity laid out before him. As for why this hatred existed…
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Ci-ci looked toward this young man. He had average features, but his eyes were sharp and deep. He was definitely a true heir unlike the frivolous Amancio who was still listless after Ci-ci's threat.
”Ah.” Ci-ci chuckled.
To his side, a cold light flashed in Milana's eye, but she hid it well. Although this young man's response was reasonable and hid his hostility, Milana didn't like his words even a single bit. However, Ci-ci didn't seem too perturbed.
”Are my words incorrect?” The young man smiled lightly.
To the side, Roman remained quiet, even sitting down and allowing the exchange to occur as though there was nothing out of the ordinary. He wasn't a fan of the rules being changed either, but it would come off as petty if he was the one to bring it up. His long-time friend and ally, Aden Frizwauld, had stepped in at the perfect time.
”Incorrect?” Ci-ci smiled. ”I wouldn't dare to use such strong language. My status is quite low, so I can't afford to use such offensive language.”
Ci-ci's words were akin to a soft cushion filled with pins. It was harmless on the outside, but filled with traps.
In one fell swoop, he painted an image of him being an innocent while this Aden was the aggressor. It was a simple step back to throw his opponent off balance.
”It's more accurate to say that this is a difference of opinion.” Ci-ci continued without noting the shift in Aden's features. ”To you, I am an unknown guest, however, to the groom, I am a good friend.”
A meaningful smile played Ci-ci smile. In not so many words, he pointed toward his status clearly. It was as though he was saying: ”If I'm an unknown guest, why is it that I sit here, while you must sit down there? I may not be his first brother, but is my position in his heart not higher than that of his brother?”
”That said,” Ci-ci continued without allowing Aden room to rebut, ”You may not know me, but how could I not know the lauded heir of the Frizwauld family? Ai,” Ci-ci sighed, ”We fought a long and hard battle all those months ago, but it seems you've forgotten me.”