Stripped City Adra · Parting on Bad Terms

"Is this the Abhscion Family's decision?"

Luviagelita elegantly set down her tea, then turned toward Glanid. Her every gesture embodied the noble bearing of an Edelfelt heir, yet there was an edge hidden within her words.

"My time is very valuable. I cannot simply turn a blind eye to such pointless waste. Besides, what does the Department of Law and Politics think of the Abhscion Family's decision?"

"The Department of Law and Politics is merely here as an overseer and will not participate in the specific proceedings."

Hishiri Adashino replied calmly. She inconspicuously glanced at Michael before withdrawing her gaze and lowering her eyes, though deep confusion lingered within them.

According to the plans of the Department of Law and Politics and Animusphere, the inheritance of the estate was not meant to proceed like this, yet such an unexpected development had occurred.

However, Michael said nothing, so she could only state her position verbally. After all, Ashborn was a vassal of Animusphere, and the Department of Law and Politics had come primarily to learn the attitude of the next generation of Ashborn.

Hearing her words, Luviagelita's delicate brows drew together slightly, but she said nothing further.

"Ah, what a shame. Still, I never came here expecting to receive the inheritance in the first place."

Fliuga, who had been eating heartily, set down his knife and fork and spoke through a mouthful of food. As though he had choked, he picked up the lemonade on the table and took a huge gulp.

Breakfast passed just like that. Though everyone denied it, the matter was now set in stone, and they could only accept it reluctantly. Luviagelita stormed off in anger, clearly deeply dissatisfied with the Abhscion Family's conduct.

"Hmph—"

"That is a secret of the Ashborn Family."

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