Norbert stood up, his authoritative gaze sweeping across the room.

The young men present felt their knees go weak under his stern look.

Among the elders, Norbert was known for his short temper.

Previously, a young man from the Hetfield family had taken a liking to one of the maids and forcefully took her out for drinks after pestering her for days. It was just drinks, nothing more, but when Norbert found out, he broke the young man's legs without a second thought.

Everyone tensed as Norbert seemed on the verge of anger.

They feared Stuart for his reckless behavior, but they feared Norbert for his strict and impartial demeanor.

Those who usually misbehaved found themselves at a loss for words in front of Norbert.

a serious tone, Norbert announced,

on the scene. It seemed he was right to suspect that Norbert would take this opportunity to reveal his relationship with Morwenna. Stuart had brought Adelaide to the gathering as a countermove to impress Norbert, but after an unexpected mishap in the lake, his irritation

anyone to insult or mock her! From now on, I don't want to hear anyone speak ill of her. If anyone tries to mess with her when I'm not around, they'll have to deal

had ever defended her so

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speaking, his formidable

that day,

and old, were indeed a

was also shaken by Norbert's public defense, especially since Morwenna had been given a status that even Stuart hadn't

maid after all. Why hadn't Stuart mentioned

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intended to match Morwenna with Stuart, potentially setting her up as the future bride of the Hetfield

help but steal glances at Stuart and then at Adelaide. Stuart looked particularly perplexed, as if a firm belief had been challenged, his expression tinged with surprise. Indeed, Stuart was surprised. He had assumed the announcement would be about

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