Chapter 69

Hera had a stunned look on her face as she shook her head.

Zakariah heaved a long sigh before walking into the estate.

Hera returned to Skadi huffily.

Skadi hurriedly asked, “How did it go?”

Hera pouted and said, “He called me an idiot…”

“What the f*ck? Why’s he so insensitive?”

“Oh no, I think I like him even more now!”

A twinkle appeared in Skadi’s eyes.

Hera said distractedly, “Do you think we’re in trouble? Even your grandfather and Mr. Zell had to defer to them. It seems that they’re really powerful!”

She turned toward Skida when she did not get any response from her. She watched as Skida sent a picture of the masked man into the martial arts association group chat with the message: [@Everyone, I want to know everything about this man within the next three minutes!]

Inside the estate.

The three-story mansion in the middle.

There was a large, private plaza that was part of the plaza’s grounds.

High-ranking nobles and dignitaries were gathered in groups of twos and threes to sip wine and chat.

of her as she walked out

and mouth were lopsided, and his half-raised right hand could not

the higher-ups of the Lee family as she strode outward. “I instructed you to have someone be on standby outside, but you ignored what I said. Do you think it seems very hospitable of us to only welcome the warden when he’s already

the Lee family blushed profusely, and no one dared say anything.

sighed as

the warden would drop by today because she was busy caring

that the warden and his accompanying

heart sank as he jogged over to them.

regardless

appeared on the faces of

the Lee family to run over so they could

gazes, and a look of understanding appeared

Lewis family’s table.

with pride. “Walter is the richest man in Jonford, but

him. That’s quite snobbish

member of the Watson family soon. He, too, felt proud of the excellent treatment the Watson family was receiving.

a high-ranking family as well. They’re a long-established family and have a retired major as the head of their family. Walter has no right to want the Lee family to welcome him, does he? Besides, not even Ms.

yourself, Lauren. I know you’re just being sour grapes… Why not ask your daughter to marry a man like Kai if you’re

and took an elegant

Pfft…

to attend the birthday celebration. What could make

Skadi arrived at their table while they

smile faded considerably

“Grandpa, Mom, Dad…”

smiled sweetly as she greeted them

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