Pretending to ponder for a moment, Godfrey put on a troubled face and said, "Coincidentally, Finnian came by today with the same thing in mind-talking about marriage. And he mentioned his favorite protégé."

Then Godfrey shifted the conversation to Finnian, "Isn't that right, Master?"

Vivienne, "

Leopold, "......"

Wasn't Vivienne the master's favorite disciple?

Finnian shot a glance at his disciple, who was as cunning as a fox, hiding schemes behind every hair on his head, and another who was so simple-minded it was almost infuriating.

Gritting his teeth and against his better judgment, he nodded, "Indeed, my disciple may not be the sharpest tool in the shed, but he's the one I see the most potential in."

He almost stumbled over his words but managed to keep his composure.

After all, today's star was his dear little Leopold.

As long as today's event went smoothly, he could retire in peace.

Otherwise, the boy's wailing could drive a man to madness!

Leopold had many qualities, but his tendency to burst into tears at the drop of a hat was something Finnian genuinely dreaded.

Below, Kellan was taken aback, exchanging a knowing look with his son.

Leopold? The master's favorite?

They wondered if there had been some mistake.

Their boy, standing out among so many talents?

Believe it or not, Leopold did.

his master,

so

to bad-mouth his master in secret chats with his fellow disciples

sipped their tea

with undeserved

stunned, Godfrey became more convinced

exceptional, a dragon among men." Seizing the moment, Finnian added, "Well, what are we waiting for? Leopold, come here, meet your future father-in-law and grandfather. Let's consider this settled." Leopold's face lit up, and he hobbled over, giving a deep bow to

on purpose. I genuinely wish to spend my life with her, please give me another chance!" Godfrey was flabbergasted, ignoring the room's astonished looks, he turned to

almost as if he'd won the lottery, and coughed,

been praising this fool all

Leopold

daughter had been fond of him for years.

a light reprimand might suffice,

"Dad, about Leopold..."

"I disagree."

raised his hand to cut

off, addressing everyone,

has already been promised in marriage to a suitable young man from our family. If no better match arises, the wedding will proceed in

declaration did not sit

for each other. Yes, my grandson hurt Griffin, but this is between them. We can't decide for them." Douglas also spoke up for his son, "Godfrey, Leopold truly cares for

may be a matter for your two families, but I must ask for Griffin's

stopped, knowing he had to give Vivienne this

"Speak."

"If Griffin marries the man you've chosen out of spite,

Vivienne continued, "You're well

of my

What you might

is that in

a

betraying our chosen partner."

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