On the fourth floor of the main building, there was a banquet hall, which was only used for family gatherings or important banquets. On the south side of the hall, there was a side hall that could be used for various purposes, which was connected to a balcony facing Levin Town. Occasionally, small family gatherings would be held here. At dawn, on the balcony, one could enjoy the charming scenery of the valley town under the night sky.
As for the north side, there were some lounges, many of which were hidden private spaces that could meet the different needs of guests. Adultery was definitely only one of them, but more of them were used for secret meetings.
Although some of the clan's direct blood relatives and some of Bescot's important friends had been invited to today's party, the banquet was not held in the hall, but in the side hall on the south side. Allen followed behind Horn and followed Helsing through the long corridor to the side hall. When the door opened, whispers and laughter entered his ears.
However, after the few of them entered the hall, all the sounds seemed to have been cut off by an invisible pair of scissors and suddenly disappeared without a trace.
Allen looked behind Hawes. There weren't many people in the hall, only a dozen or so people. Most of them were men, followed by women. Most of them were adults, but there were also three or four teenagers who were about the same age as Allen. When these people saw Allen, their expressions were different. There was indifference, surprise, indifference, and undetectable resentment.
One of the big boys had the most obvious expression. When he saw Allen, he was like a mad bull, and his eyes turned red.
Allen didn't have the slightest expression on his face when he saw these people's reactions, and he faced them indifferently. However, his gaze would always inadvertently fall on a few middle-aged men. The facial outlines of these four men were very similar to his mother, Lanny. They should be Horn's sons.
"Old friend, long time no see." An old man who was also in his sixties walked forward first. He was well-dressed, his eyes were bright, and he hugged Horn affectionately.
Horn patted him on the back and pulled Allen forward. "Let me introduce you. This is Mr. Kate. The patriarch of the Morsons, the Morsons are our important friends, and Kate and I have known each other for decades. The Morsons are famous for their business. Allen, if you don't understand anything about business in the future, you should ask Mr. Kate more. "
"No, no, our Morsen Clan's trade volume is less than half that of yours. How dare we call ourselves famous for our merchants?" Old Kate said modestly.
"Grandpa Horn, who is this pretty boy? Why don't you introduce him to me?" A high-spirited voice interrupted. An emperor of the late Ming dynasty
Horn laughed out loud, while Carter looked as if he had a headache. Allen's eyes lit up. A beautiful girl squeezed in between them. The girl's light brown hair was tied up high, revealing a smooth and full forehead. A pair of pitch-black eyes were like top-grade gems, reflecting everything in this world. Her facial features were exquisite, and her lips were full and red. She was young, but it was obvious that she was a beauty in the making.
The most special thing was that she was clearly a girl, but she was wearing a hunting suit. Brown leather short back, a white shirt with a lace collar, black trousers that emphasized her slender legs, and a pair of hunting boots that made her look wild.
Her eyebrows were slightly thicker than those of an ordinary girl, so when they were raised together, they would always give the girl a trace of arrogance.
"This is Adele, Kate's granddaughter, the pearl of the Morsons. If Allen has the chance in the future, he can get closer to Adele." Horn said indifferently.
Adele looked Allen up and down seriously, stretched out her tongue and gently swept it between her lips, and said meaningfully, "There will be a chance."
Allen felt uncomfortable. This special girl looked at him as if she was looking at a fresh and delicious cake.
God knows why he feels like this.
Next, Horn continued to introduce some of his friends who had dealings with Bescot to Allen. Although these people were not from famous clans, they were still considered famous figures in Babylon. However, when introducing them, Horn did not have the same enthusiasm as when he talked to Kate. Most of the time, he only said a few words.
Lastly, there were Horn's four sons.
His eldest son, Roddy, was already forty-two years old. He was more than two meters tall and had a sturdy body. Even if he was dressed in an exquisite dress, he was as ridiculous as a violent bear wearing clothes. However, the fierce aura on his body, which was like the scorching sun in the desert, made it impossible for people to laugh. With a beard that was like a steel needle, the man looked at Allen with a sharp gaze, as if he wanted to pierce through him with his gaze.
Allen looked straight into his eyes. Even though Roddy had stared at him for a long time and his face began to turn pale, he did not avoid it at all.
A moment later, the man's face gradually revealed a hearty smile. "Very good, it's been a long time since the little fellow dared to look me in the eye like this. Welcome back, Lanny's son. "Young Master Xie, the strongest plane.
As he spoke, he slapped Allen's body and almost sent Little Allen flying. Allen was also surprised. Horn hadn't made it public yet, but they seemed to already know his identity.
Not long after, Allen found out that Roddy had been fighting in the Outer Realm for many years and was a valiant general of Bescot. His hands were stained with blood, and the murderous intent in his eyes was not something that an ordinary person could bear.
Next was the second son, Huck. He and his eldest brother, Roddy, were simply two ends of the scale. Roddy was tall and mighty, while Huck was thin and weak. His face was pale and sickly. In fact, when he was talking, he would occasionally cough softly. Huck was weak and sick, and his body had a congenital defect. This prevented him from fighting in the Outer Realm like Roddy. He could only be responsible for some paperwork and administrative work.
He spoke elegantly and behaved appropriately, but his eyes were always indifferent. In his eyes, Allen couldn't see himself, or even … nothing.
The third brother, Bale, was a tall and handsome man. However, it would be a huge mistake to classify him and Huck as weak. He also had a special aura on him. Standing beside him, Allen felt as if he was standing at the peak of a snowy mountain. Even the air that passed by him was filled with a bone-chilling coldness. Bale had a pair of charming blue eyes, but that blue was not the azure blue of the sea or the sky, but an icy blue that froze one's soul!
He politely chatted with Allen for a while, expressing deep regret when he talked about Lanny. However, in his eyes, Allen couldn't see a trace of regret. This was a man whose heart was as cold as ice, leaving Allen with the impression of being ruthless and ungrateful.
Horn's last son, Hyderick, was a very handsome man. Of the four sons, his outline was the most similar to Horn's. Hyderick, who was just in his early thirties, was only two years older than Allen's mother. His handsome face always carried a hint of melancholy, and he had the temperament of a poet. It seemed that because he was the closest to Lanny, his attitude towards Allen was far more intimate than that of the other brothers.
This man was also the only one of Horn's four sons who made Allen see deep sadness in his eyes when he talked about Lanny. However, he did not turn that sadness into words. He only hid it deep in his eyes, but it was even more impressive.
Finally, there were Allen's brothers and sisters. As for those wives and families, Horn didn't mention a single word. This was a typical example of male supremacy among the nobles.
It took an hour just to introduce them. And these were only the core members of Bescot, apart from them. Horn's own brothers, the elders of those clans, and perhaps even Horn himself did not know how many collateral relatives he had were still on the list. Allen could vaguely feel that reading the genealogy would probably be a compulsory course next. Dear CEO, I'm only 18 years old!
This is a headache!
After the introduction, Horn looked at everyone and said, "Alright, everyone, my friends and sons. I've gathered you here today to tell you. Lanny's son, Allen, will return to our Bescot today. But as the Patriarch of Bescot, I cannot violate the rules I set. Ten years ago, I personally expelled Lanny from the family. Now that Allen is back, of course, he can't get special care just because he's related to us by blood. "
"So today, I will only announce his identity to the people closest to me. As for the outside world, I don't want anyone to know about this news for the time being. To them, Allen will only be a foreign disciple who has just joined the clan. In the end, whether Allen can officially return to his direct bloodline and be included in the heir list will depend on the assessment of the Council of Elders. "Hawes paused for a moment before saying," So, do you have any objections to my decision? "
Horn had always been the last word in the family, and the so-called inquiry was just a formality. How could anyone familiar with him not know this? Regardless of whether he was willing or not, the moment Horn personally led Allen into the hall, the old but tough Patriarch had already used his actions to show his stance. Now, the so-called announcement and Allen's assessment were just a procedural process.
Ten years ago, Horn could kick his beloved daughter out of the family. Ten years later, he could also bring his daughter's child back to the family.
Everything, but it would take a little time.
Since that was the case, even those who disagreed could only push the boat along and agree with Horn's decision. But at this moment, an indignant voice shouted, "I object!"
Horn's expression immediately darkened, while Roddy slapped his forehead with one hand. Bale and the others had faint smiles on their faces. Allen looked curiously in the direction of the voice. The person who objected was the big boy who had shown obvious hostility towards him when he entered the hall.
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