Hobart considered it briefly, then immediately agreed. "All right!
"But we plan to hold the wedding in my territory."
He had suddenly realized that the wedding of Count Christine's son would surely attract many dignitaries and nobles. It would amount to a round of publicity for his territory.
Seeing how readily Hobart had agreed, and considering the occasion, Fors found it awkward to say anything more.
Monlisa nodded. "You two can decide that."
She added, "I'll have Doffis come to Jeffrey Territory a few days early to help arrange the wedding venue and prepare for the guests."
Only after the marriage had been settled did Monlisa finally have the mood to enjoy the food.
The wedding date for Hobart's marriage had not been set before, and it had worried her greatly.
Only then did Hobart introduce Freya. Since this was a family dinner, he had not invited Helen.
Besides, Helen had been too busy to attend lunch today. She had gone to inform Monica.
Monlisa then introduced a young man in his twenties whom she had brought with her. "This is Angus Jeffrey, your cousin."
Angus politely rose to his feet and gave Hobart a slight bow.
Hobart also stood and shook his hand courteously. He was rather puzzled. Where had this cousin suddenly come from? Didn't Christine have no siblings? Could he... could he be Christine's illegitimate son?
No matter where this cousin had come from, the stars of this lunch were Hobart, Monlisa, and Donna. With Donna keeping the conversation lively, the atmosphere in the dining room was warm and cheerful.
Donna suddenly said to Hobart, "I'm not going back, Hobart. Give me some high-ranking position."
Hobart smiled. "I'm only a baron myself. Where would I get a high-ranking position for you?"
"Then make me a knight!"
"Stop