This young man had quite a bit of courage.
The Night Watchers' chief had just finished saying that no one would dare disturb their peace, and now someone was proving her wrong right here in front of everyone?
Grantham's pace was neither hurried nor slow, but it was immediately clear where he was headed. The destination of that elegant approach was none other than the two great freeloaders.
Even the seemingly indifferent guests noticed at the same time, their attention turning in unison. The situation was instantly set in motion—
"Mr. Fang, I didn't expect you and Chief Yuan to be here too."
Though the eye of the storm gave a slight twitch the next moment.
Vampire elegance never faded. Grantham walked right up to them, his expression impeccable, as if he'd simply run into old friends by chance.
Only the one he seemed to know better was the Bookstore Owner beside them.
"I'm just here to mooch food and drinks."
Despite the unexpected turn, Fu Qian's expression was just as natural. He gestured with the plate in his hand.
The evidence was irrefutable.
Even with one of its load-bearing walls missing, the structural engineering masterpiece on Fu Qian's plate still stood tall and proud, lending considerable support to his claim.
For a moment, even the quick-witted Grantham seemed almost persuaded by his candor.
"The banquet really is quite nice... I'm very glad I came. If Selena were here, I would have been more inclined to ask her for help."
But that was only for an instant. The next moment, Grantham smoothly agreed, his tone almost exaggerated.
"I doubt she'd be willing, either. Did Selena say when she'd be back?"
Chief Yuan had to be unusually relaxed today. Compared to Grantham, who seemed to weigh every word, she casually