174 A Predestined Tragedy (1/2)

By the time, Leon arrived at the banquet, the guests had already begun eating and chatting in an elegant manner for some time.

”Did I arrive late?”

Leon thought he was quite punctual. He had arrived at the banquet on the dot. At least, according to the time written in the letter. If Vigo Primrose purposely wrote the wrong time to embarrass him, Leon could only shrug his shoulders. It wouldn't be a surprise to see petty tricks coming from a narrowminded person.

In fact, this was indeed the case. The banquet starts at 6PM, but Vigo Primrose wrote down 6:30PM in the letter. In addition to the early start to the banquet, it made Leon appear really late to the party.

However, the fact that Vigo Primrose did not know Leon's identity meant that he had long severely underestimated the latter's importance.

The news of Leon's return had not reached the Cromwell family. Thus, Dwight and Bromley were pleasantly surprised the moment Leon appeared.

”Leon, my boy. You're--”

”Sir Bromley, this person must be your son-in-law.” Vigo Primrose interrupted, before Bromley Cromwell could finish his words. ”Pardon my rudeness. I did not mean to interrupt your words, but I cannot help but speak up the moment I saw this person. I feel that this person isn't putting your Cromwell family in his eyes at all.”

”Oh?” The previous words Bromley prepared to say were killed in his stomach. Dwight also kept his silence as a profound light flashed in his eyes.

”It is already a good thing that this son-in-law of mine still made it to the banquet. He had been away from the Capital for a week. As such, we couldn't inform him of the banquet. Regardless of whether he puts us in his eyes or not, he is still my son-in-law and it could be considered an internal matter of our family. For you to say that in front of all our guests, it doesn't seem like you are giving our Cromwell family any face either, Sir Vigo.” Bromley stated in a less welcoming tone.

Leon flashed him a wink to remind him not defend him. He wanted to see what Vigo Primrose intended to do. He was already aware that Vigo Primrose was planning to humiliate him the moment he arrived, but this couldn't be it.

Receiving Leon's signal, Bromley hid his displeasure with a smile and added, ”What intentions do you have for saying this, Sir Vigo?”

Vigo Primrose was not facing Leon and missed their short exchange. Seeing Bromley's neutral attitude, Vigo became bolder like taking a mile when given an inch.

”Away from the Capital? I'm afraid it was more like this commoner had been slaving away in the mines for a week instead, Sir Bromley. Don't fall for the boy's lies and tricks. My teacher had already confirmed this. The boy had the smell of a miner.” Vigo said, before adding, ”It's an internal matter only if this commoner remains your son-in-law, Sir Bromley.”

”What you mean is…”

Dwight and Bromley couldn't help but twitched their eyes. Vigo's meaning was clear. He implied an older partner was more suitable for Lynne because he was stronger and more capable to take care of her.

If it was a two months ago, Bromley might have considered it, but it would have still been rejected by Dwight if Lynne was unwilling.

But times have changed, they already found a good partner for Lynne, not to mention Lynne had reached a very high realm. Dade's 4th step cultivation was just trash in their eyes.

It was a pity that Vigo Primrose did not know that and spoke confidently with outdated ideals.

”You already know, my lord father has already set the engagement between Leon and my daughter. Are you asking us to break our word, Sir Vigo?” Bromley said sternly.

”Sir Bromley has spoken too seriously.” Vigo Primrose continued to wear a confident smile. ”We are all smart people here. I am aware that it was a fake engagement to prevent further marriage proposals at your doorstep. How could this commoner brat possibly be worthy of your daughter? For the sake of this marriage proposal, I have prepared another gift that you would find hard to refuse.”

”Pft…” At the side, Oliver Lucretius couldn't fully contain his amusement and allowed a portion to escape his mouth. He thought, 'There are definitely smart people at this table, but this idiot is definitely not one of them!'

”Is there something funny about what I said, Sir Oliver?” Vigo Primrose said with displeasure.

”Hahaha… No, it's nothing.” Oliver shook his head, before continuing, ”However, I'm quite curious what kind of gift you have prepared, to give you such confidence.”

”I'm also quite interested.” Porter Fischer added. Under the table, his hand was clenched with sweat.

He had let his guard down. Although Fischer and Primrose were working together, they were not allies. If Primrose and Cromwell are bound by marriage, it would put his merchant association in an unfavorable position.

Dammit, he still hasn't settled the score with Vigo regarding the abandoning the pill store. It was unreliable to place his trust in Vigo Primrose. Opponent did not seem simple.

Suddenly, a servant of his Fischer family arrived by his side.