In This Life, I Will Be The Lord - Chapter 160

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This Life, I Will Become the Clan Head Episode 160

Meanwhile, a loud commotion echoed through the Angenas family townhouse located in the Imperial Capital.

“Wh-what is the meaning of this!”

The Empress’s younger brother and new Angenas Patriarch, Duiji Angenas, shouted with a shocked expression at the person blocking his path.

“How dare the captain of Angenas’s knights confine the patriarch!”

Duiji Angenas had merely been trying to leave his study to attend a salon at a social club.

That was until he discovered Idan Clus, the captain of the Angenas family knights, standing firm in front of the door.

Even when the patriarch ordered him to step aside, Idan Clus didn’t budge an inch.

Clad in thick armor and standing tall like a mountain, he simply looked down at Duiji Angenas with an indifferent expression.

“Guards! There’s someone here defying the orders of the Angenas Patriarch! Drag this man away!”

No matter how much he shouted until his neck veins bulged, the empty corridor showed no signs of life.

As if everyone had deliberately avoided the area, knowing of Duiji Angenas’s situation.

It was at that chilling moment.

“Do you understand now, Duiji?”

Slowly rounding the corner appeared Empress Lavinia, draped in a long veil.

“Who the true master of Angenas is.”

“H-how can you do this to me, sister!”

“Ah, I didn’t want to resort to this either. But you refused to listen when I told you to delay the payment date for Lombardi Construction.”

“But there’s a promised date, and Lombardy keeps pressuring us, so how could I…”

“So in the end, you feared Lombardy more than me.”

Empress Lavinia asked with a bright smile.

“How do you feel now, Duiji?”

Duiji Angenas looked at Lavinia with a pale face, then shook his head and said.

“I don’t understand you, sister. Aren’t you anxious about owing so much debt to Sersheu and Lombardy?”

“What is there to be anxious about? The western business is nearly complete, and now only the harvest of its fruits remains.”

Click, click.

The sound of Empress Lavinia’s footsteps approaching Duiji echoed through the corridor.

“My poor, foolish brother. You truly are father’s son.”

She clicked her tongue.

“The western tourism business isn’t just about tourism. Where people gather, money follows. A miracle will occur where a great city rises on land that couldn’t even properly grow crops. A miracle that I created. So you have nothing to worry about, Duiji.”

The blue eyes looking at Duiji Angenas gleamed coldly.

“Except for your own ignorance.”

Empress Lavinia’s fingertips lightly tapped Duiji Angenas’s cheek.

Looking at her brother’s face stained with fear and anger, she clicked her tongue once more.

“I’ll overlook your mistake this time. But there won’t be a second chance. Understand?”

Empress Lavinia whispered in a quite affectionate voice.

“From now on, you just need to do as I tell you. Then you’ll be able to enjoy life as the Angenas Patriarch.”

Having said that, the Empress gave Idan Clus a single glance.

The captain of Angenas knights, who had been standing firm as a mountain, stepped aside all too easily to clear the path.

The Empress watched this scene with satisfaction before turning to walk away.

However, Duiji shouted.

“Th-this cannot continue!”

“Sigh. What are you saying now, Duiji.”

The Empress stopped, and deep irritation finally appeared on her face.

The method to change the Angenas Patriarch is simple.

The current Angenas Patriarch must either die or become unable to fulfill their duties as patriarch.

“Fine, I’ll follow your words regarding business, but what about the throne? Shouldn’t you make the Crown Prince the heir apparent!”

“…And so?”

A thick murderous intent flashed in Empress Lavinia’s eyes as she slowly asked back.

“There’s talk among the nobles about the Crown Prince’s qualifications. He only goes hunting with young nobles every day. Even now, you should have him study…”

Slap!

The Empress strode forward with a gust of wind and struck Duiji’s cheek with all her might.

Red blood flowed from his face, scratched by the ring she was wearing.

“Insolent fool. How dare you speak carelessly about my son.”

Empress Lavinia glared at Duiji Angenas with fierce eyes.

But something was strange.

In those eyes that seemed filled with anger, there was a hint of laughter.

Duiji knew that expression.

It was the face Lavinia used to make in childhood when her schemes were discovered.

“Sister…?”

“You’re still quick to notice things, Duiji.”

Empress Lavinia chuckled as if she’d been caught.

It was a laugh that sent chills down one’s spine.

“His Majesty would never make the Second Prince the heir apparent. That lowborn child was born resembling the wrong person. Moreover, even if such a thing were to happen…”

Lavinia’s eyes gleamed meaningfully as she trailed off.

“In the end, my son will be appointed as heir apparent. So His Highness the Prince needs to do nothing at all.”

“Needs to do nothing at all…”

“He can continue doing what he likes, just as he does now. Just like you.”

“Ah…”

Finally understanding Lavinia’s plan, Duiji instinctively stepped back, trying to distance himself.

The Empress smiled and said.

“This mother will take care of everything.”

* * *

I was spending the evening alone for the first time in a while.

Father’s meeting at Pellet Trading Company seemed to be running late, so I finished dinner alone and was reading a book.

Knock, knock.

It was then that I heard a small knocking sound.

“Come in.”

When I answered, the door opened carefully and Larane entered.

“Can we talk for a moment, Tia?”

“Of course. Sit here, Larane.”

Larane looked a bit tense.

I already had an idea why, but I pretended not to know and acted as usual.

“Would you like some tea?”

“Oh, no. I already had some. And this.”

After hesitating briefly, Larane held out a bouquet of white flowers.

Small flowers about the size of a thumbnail were bundled together abundantly.

“They’re langpa flowers. They have a strong fragrance, so they’re nice to place by the window.”

“Thank you, Larane. I’m still enjoying the flower tea you gave me last time.”

“Tell me anytime if you run out, Tia. I have plenty.”

“Yes, I keep receiving so many kind gestures from you, Larane.”

It was a comment I made without much meaning.

But Larane, who had been silently blinking her large blue eyes, spoke in a small voice.

“I’m the one who should be grateful, Tia.”

I could see Larane’s two fists on her knees tightly gripping the hem of her dress.

“Thank you for today. I came to say that.”

Larane’s voice even trembled slightly.

“Hmm, Larane. I didn’t do something unnecessary, did I?”

I asked cautiously.

“Huh? Oh, no! I didn’t mean it that way, Tia.”

Larane answered in surprise, waving both hands.

“Thanks to you, I was able to see Lord Avinox…”

A faint smile appeared on Larane’s slightly lowered face.

It was such a pretty smile.

I asked a bit mischievously.

“Do you like Lord Avinox that much, Larane?”

“Huh? Oh, well…”

My goodness.

At my single question, Larane’s face turned as red as it could possibly get.

Though Larane was naturally shy by nature, this was the first time I’d seen her face turn this red.

“Lord Avinox makes me smile.”

Those were the words Larane finally managed to say after a long while.

“As you know, Tia, I’m a bit timid, so I feel awkward and get very nervous when I’m with people. But when I’m with Lord Avinox, I find myself smiling without realizing it.”

“Comfortably…”

“I can tell he truly cares about me, so I guess that puts my mind at ease.”

Larane looked very comfortable as she said this.

“It’s really strange, Tia. I’ve never received this kind of comfort from my parents who gave birth to me, or even from my younger brother who grew up with me.”

I gently patted the back of Larane’s hand as she spoke with a somewhat bitter tone.

“For now, just think about yourself, Larane. If you feel good and comfortable, that’s enough.”

“Tia…”

Larane looked at me with trembling eyes and smiled bitterly.

“You know about the marriage proposal, don’t you.”

“Roughly. How far has it progressed?”

“Fortunately, nothing has been decided yet. My parents just told me to prepare myself mentally. I suppose there are several candidates.”

“Candidates?”

“You know, Tia. Father’s situation is a bit complicated right now.”

“Ah…”

I let out a small sigh without realizing it.

Biejie was currently weighing where to marry off his daughter for his own greatest benefit.

He only had one daughter, and forming an in-law relationship through marriage could be a tremendous opportunity or a card to cover up a big mistake.

“I know how selfish it is to accept Lord Avinox’s feelings in this situation, but still, I like Lord Avinox so much…”

Larane’s voice became teary.

Larane had grown up hearing that she would have to marry someone chosen according to her family’s convenience.

She was probably feeling tremendous guilt just for falling in love with Avinox before her engagement.

I quietly moved to sit across from her.

And I hugged Larane tightly.

“As I said before, just think about yourself for now, Larane. Nothing has been decided yet, so don’t be too sad already.”

“Thank you, Tia…”

Larane’s body trembled slightly.

I gently stroked her back and whispered in her ear.

“It’s okay, Larane. No one knows what will happen in the future.”

* * *

A few days later.

Gallahan was greeting a sudden visitor to the clothing store with an uncomfortable expression.

They had come to the study located in the main branch of Gallahan Clothing Store without even giving advance notice.

Coming without any prior notice meant they had already been keeping track of when and where Gallahan was.

Moreover, considering who the visitor was, Gallahan tensed up and clenched his fists tightly.

But he didn’t show any sign of it.

Instead, he straightened his chest and asked the visitor in a calm voice.

“What brings you here so suddenly, Lord Chandon Sesheu.”

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