"Good evening, Miss Xia Luote. It's been a while since we last met at Akat Mansion. Did your deal with your brother go well?"
"Miss Ai Lisi, it's been a while. You look great. It seems that even without Luo Ya's company, you can still sleep well."
In a lavishly decorated banquet hall, a red-haired girl in a rose-colored dress and a silver-haired girl in a white dress were looking at each other with a "friendly" smile on their faces. They greeted each other warmly. Around them, amidst the clear but not frivolous music, men and women in luxurious clothes toasted each other while guests danced on the dance floor. It was a scene of joy and harmony.
Today was a memorable day for Rouchet. A hundred years ago, the Austin Empire signed an armistice agreement with the Rouchet Mercantile United Nations under the watch of the representative of the Theocracy, Akat, officially recognizing Rouchet as a country of equal diplomatic status.
Without a doubt, this was a landmark victory recorded in the annals of history. It was the result of a century-long struggle by the people of Rouchet. This day was known as Liberation Day. It was the biggest commemorative day in Rouchet other than the National Day when the country was founded. On this festive day, the sudden visit of a distinguished guest made the people of Rouchet celebrate.
Lord Ka Diya of the Theocracy of St. Maester, Akat, came to visit with his son to celebrate the festival with Rouchet. He also brought along a group of retired military officers, all of whom were centenarians who had participated in the founding of Rouchet. They were loyal allies who had fought in wars and shed blood.
When the news came out, it could be said that the whole of Rouchet was shaken. Since noon, when they entered the city, the city gate was filled with crowds of people. The people wanted to see what their neighbor, who had contributed greatly to the founding of Rouchet but had kept a low profile for a hundred years, looked like.
It couldn't be helped. The Akat Family was too mysterious. Before Luo Ya came, the Akat Family and Rouchet had no connection except for the land.
The thousand-year-old aristocratic family and Transcendent family were like a golden signboard that constantly attracted the attention of others. However, the Akat family had always kept a low profile, so the onlookers were only here to watch the show. What they did not expect was that they would really see something this time!
She was a girl as beautiful as the silver moon hanging in the sky on a full moon night. Her silver hair was soft and delicate as if it was glowing. Her skin was flawless like a work of art. Even the most expensive Zela red stone could not compare to her eyes. The moment she appeared in front of people, the sun in the sky seemed to lose its color, leaving only silence and thrill in people's hearts.
Of course, this only applied to the commoners and the young nobles who fell in love at first sight. As for the others, they paid attention to different things.
The politicians paid attention to whether the sudden visit of the Akat Family represented a new step forward in the relationship with the Theocracy. The military paid more attention to the festival itself and the old army Ka Diya brought along. Bruce, who knew what was going on, paid attention to the thoughts of the other party's patriarch, Ka Diya, while Xia Luote naturally competed with Ai Lisi.
The red-haired girl looked at the harmonious atmosphere and couldn't help but sigh slightly. She had to admit that the Akat Family's visit on Liberation Day was very smart. If it was any other time, with such a large scale visit, the first problem would be that it would be difficult to hide. After all, the fact that Luo Ya was taken away couldn't be made public. The second problem was that no matter how good the relationship between the two families was, it was easy to cause a backlash.
But now was the Day of Liberation, a day protected by history. The Akat Family's large-scale visit was both unexpected and within reason. And on this day, the Akat Family brought along a veteran army that had shed their blood for this land. This meant that the Akat Family was in an invincible position.
After this, no matter how forceful the Akat Family was, or if they wanted to negotiate a compromise, Luo Chet would have to accept it. No matter how much Bruce wanted to help his daughter, he wouldn't be able to be forceful.
She had to rely on herself.
Xia Luote thought so as she clenched her fists. After the banquet began, she immediately went to visit Ka Diya and received a response.
"Akat Family's Patriarch, Ka Diya Akat. You must be Mr. Bruce's daughter. It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Xia Luote."
This was how Ka Diya introduced himself to Xia Luote. His words were very formal and his attitude was very cordial. But when she heard Ka Diya's words, the girl's heart immediately sank.
It was fine if outsiders didn't know about it, but Ka Diya clearly knew that Xia Luote and Luo Ya had a century-old marriage contract. Strictly speaking, Xia Luote was Ka Diya's future daughter-in-law. But this time, when they met, the Marquis actually talked to her as if she was an outsider. He didn't even mention a word about the marriage contract.
To be honest, this was the worst-case scenario that Xia Luote predicted. It didn't mean that he refused to marry her, but rather that he didn't acknowledge their relationship at all.
Xia Luote, who felt bitter in her heart, forced herself to say a few polite words to Ka Diya and the others before leaving. She knew that things had just begun, and it was far from reaching the point where the outcome would be decided. But the huge pressure from Luo Ya's parents made her uneasy. And at this moment, the silver-haired girl met her on a narrow path.
From the beginning of the greeting, the two girls were full of sarcasm. And as the conversation deepened, the two girls who had met once gradually began to see red.
"Miss Xia Luote, you seem to have a wide range of sightseeing. As expected of the eldest daughter of the Sorofia Family, you even want to return home to see the scenery."
"It's just that Luo Ya wants to see the scenery of a foreign country. It's Sorofia's honor to have him here."
"Hehe, when you say see, are you referring to being kidnapped by some despicable people? Is this a unique custom of the French? "
"Miss Ai Lisi, please don't misunderstand. And in my opinion, isn't it despicable for some people to deliberately destroy the relationship between an engaged couple when they're not paying attention?"
Xia Luote's emerald eyes sharpened, and Ai Lisi's crimson eyes shrank. The two looked at each other, and the laughter in their ears seemed to be getting further and further away. After a long silence, the silver-haired girl finally spoke again.
"Xia Luote, do you think you can do whatever you want? Do you think I'm weak in front of you? You have a chance, but it's only because I never took the initiative to attack before you came. "
"This is my last warning. Return my brother to me immediately!"
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