Chapter 3 Miniature Knight
Upon hearing this, everyone present turned to look in the direction where the voice came from.
An adorable little boy had, at some point during the ruckus, shown up unnoticed at the doorway. He looked to be around four or five years of age, and he was dressed in a white blouse and black trousers with suspenders, coupled with a pair of matching leather shoes. He was the very picture of the perfect little gentleman, or more accurately, a young boy of nobility.
“What an adorable child!”
“Where did this little cutie come from? He’s adorable!”
Most of the people at the scene had never seen this child before, but it was clear that they found him endearing as they appraised him.
Tessa, too, was gazing at the child in surprise. He had a chubby little face but boasted fine features. One could only imagine how devastatingly handsome he would be once he grew up.
Presently, even though the child was only of tender age, he still looked somber with his features set in a grim expression. He even looked authoritative, like he had a wizened soul hidden inside his miniature frame.
“You,” he began in clipped tones, his gaze icy as he jabbed a finger at Sophia. “You should be the one to apologize.”
Sophia was shocked at first, but she quickly turned furious as she snapped, “Whose brat is this? You don’t even know what you’re saying! I had nothing to do with her breaking the violin, so why should I apologize?”
boy barked angrily at Sophia, “Who do you think you are, woman? How dare you talk to our young master in such
Sophia drew back in surprise, and for a moment, she couldn’t wrap
little boy was none other than the young master of
the little boy with a grin on his face and greeted courteously, “Why, Young Master Gregory, what
she heard this. What? This brat
and though he sounded young, there was still an intimidating edge to his voice as he said, “I was just passing through here when I saw everything happen clearly before
Tessa was moved by how the little boy came to her defense, even though he didn’t know her. Warmth
out soothingly, “Young Master Gregory, you do understand
he countered, “And what makes you think I don’t have proof?” With that, he clapped his hands once, and a videographer with a recorder in hand stepped through the
as he announced stoically to those present, “I’m the person exclusively in charge of recording Young Master Gregory’s birthday banquet today, and
she heard this, and she was rendered speechless, unable to retort against the videographer. Her expression was tight with fury as
my grandmother’s, and it’s worth six million! So pay up!” the little boy
from her face as she considered the sum she needed to pay. Six million! Right now, the Reinharts’ family business had been on a steady decline for the past few years, and six million
sorry, Young Master Gregory. I truly am. I didn’t mean to trip her just now. As you can see, there isn’t much space here, and I didn’t think I could trip her just by stretching my leg for a bit. The violin is of such extravagant worth, and I wouldn’t be so foolish as to break it on purpose! Tessa—” Faltering, she added in
before this. I can’t believe how shameless this girl is!
the chance to say anything because the little boy went on to snap at Sophia mercilessly, “You broke the violin, so you have to pay for it! And because you were
was probably only three feet in height, but he sounded like an old soul, not
then she flushed furiously. Not only had she not taught Tessa a lesson, but she was also now forced to apologize to her as well! She didn’t think she could live down the shame of
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