Chapter 159 - 157: Eve Of The Recording III (1/2)

Charlton was about to decline again, but Edward stopped him.

”Charlton, you have a talent, and I know even Serena will push you forward for this. Anyway, you don't have to answer now, you can think about it first and give it some consideration.”

”Even if I do consider this, I'm not sure if I will have the time. After I graduate from school, I would be granted my family's hereditary title of Marquis and will have to work and join the house of lords.”

”You are still in your 2nd year now, right? Then, you can work with me even just on weekends at least until you graduate. Just try it out, later when you get used to it, you can even keep it as a hobby while doing your job as the Marquis. Look at Duke Ligeti. He's doing what he's passionate about aside from being the Duke. Besides, this will give you opportunity to widen your connections. Believe me, there are more nobles wanting to enter this field than you think.”

Charlton nodded his head in understanding. ”I can't give a definite answer now, but I'll give it some thought.”

”Alright. Now, let's talk about the accounts earlier…”

The two of them started computing the accounts for the event. When they finished, it was already 10:30 in the evening. In the end, the concert made a profit of 360 grand.

”By the way, you know, I saw Serena look at you after she sang that song earlier… I know I should not ask as it's none of my business, but I already had a feeling when I saw the two of you dance at Duke Ligeti's golden anniversary. If I'm not mistaken, the two of you are or were in a relationship?”

Charlton sighed. ”Please keep those words to yourself. No one can know about it.”

Edward laughed. ”Well, I guess I'm just more sensitive about things like that. You know, the girl I loved married my older brother because of a written agreement between our families. Until now, I still regret not fighting for her. Anyway, you want a drink?”

Charlton looked at the time, it was getting late, but he knew that he won't be getting sleep anyway, so he nodded his head.

Edward got a bottle Dalmore whiskey and poured themselves a glass each.

”you want to talk about it?” Edward asked.

Charlton picked up the glass and started drinking.

”To be honest, I'm torn. I love her, but I know that I should not.”

Edward listened and poured him another glass.

”I've been in that kind of position once, so I get what you mean. But you know what, I wish I was not such a coward back then. Sometimes, I still think that if I just manned up, she would be here with me now, enjoying all this success I am experiencing. To think that I was just the spare. But look at me now. I think that soon, my net worth will be even higher than my brother's.”

Charlton chuckled as he drank another glass. ”My situation is different from yours. In our case, it's not about money, but who we were born as. In the end, no matter how much I try, I won't be able to give her what he can.”