Chapter 727 - Lauriel Apologized (1/2)
Once all the awaited guests arrived, the host started the birthday lunch. The weather was perfect and the scenery made the whole event so lively and fun. World-class chefs prepared the best dishes and everyone enjoyed the nice lunch while talking and laughing.
”After lunch, we will rest for a while and then go deer-hunting in the woods. We have way too many deers in the area, so we hunt them once a year to control the population. Everything has been prepared.” Mischa announced when lunch was almost over.
He then rose from his chair and raised his glass to congratulate Aleksis before the event truly ended. Everyone looked at him attentively.
The young man glanced at Aleksis with his sweet smile, and for a moment Aleksis was reminded of the flamboyant looking man in his 20's she met in Singapore, before Mischa changed his style and always wore black. ”Madame Aleksis, happy birthday. Thank you for returning to Master Alaric's life. He is our mentor and our father figure. We always wish you both happiness.”
”Thank you, Mischa.” Aleksis smiled happily. She stood up and raised her glass.
Everyone present nodded and raised their respective wine glasses, while simultaneously sipping their wine after they uttered, ”Now and forever.”
Alaric was delighted to see Mischa's attitude, which was always full of respect and appreciation for Aleksis. After finishing the wine in his glass, he then signaled Kara and all the performers who were not part of the Alchemists and told them to leave.
Now came the moment he had been waiting for by inviting all family members to attend this event. Outsiders can't watch it.
Alaric stood up and looked at each person present with a gentle look. ”Thank you for all for coming. You are my family, both from my wife, Aleksis, and from my side. Because this is the first time we have all gathered together, I want to introduce each of the people here. From now on, we are a family.”
He smiled and held Aleksis's waist lovingly. ”This is my wife, Aleksis, and these two handsome twins are our second children, Ireland and Scotland. Our first two children are on their way here, and they will arrive tonight with my brother, Nicolae Medici.”
He then walked over to Lauriel, who was sitting next to Aleksis and touched his father's shoulder gently. His smile was evident when he introduced his impressive father. ”This is Lauriel Medici, my biological father ...”
Suddenly a muffled shriek came from the table to his right, and all immediately turned toward the sound.
Rosalien, who had been stealing glances at Lauriel with a frown, finally managed to remember where she had met Lauriel before.
The girl's face was immediately filled with shock and anger at the same time. She finally remembered that Lauriel was the man who had held her captive and forced her to drink Veritaserum to betray Rhionen Assassins.
Rosalien was too stubborn to give Lauriel what he wanted and bit her own tongue. It had affected her ability to speak properly for years and she had been holding a huge grudge ever since against the man.