Chapter 340: Another Figure Join Conversation
Although Aldrey felt that Aldrian had put a target on his back for his father to shoot, he understood why Aldrian had made such a request. Warmth filled his heart, knowing that his son was also thinking about their future—when their family would finally learn the truth. At that time, it would cause great disturbances and chaos, affecting even the two empires.
He had already heard from Aldrian that a few people were aware of his origin, including members of the imperial family of the Doria Empire. He felt truly grateful to Aldrian for paving the way for their future, ensuring they would not face severe backlash when the truth came to light.
"Young Master Aldrian, it’s truly an honor that you’re thinking of me, but I believe the Grand Duke would not act unreasonably. Isn’t that right, Father?" Aldrey said, his eye twitching. Calling his own son ’Young Master’ made him cringe so hard that he wanted to bury himself.
Still, he took advantage of Aldrian’s request to subtly insist that the Grand Duke would also support him in the future.
Hearing his father, Aldrian also felt extremely uncomfortable, but there was nothing he could do about it. It was still too soon to reveal to Grand Duke Flamecrest that he was his grandson. If news spread that he was the son of both the Flamecrest and Rivas families, he could already imagine the headache it would cause. He would likely have to stay in this empire even longer just to ensure the situation didn’t spiral out of control.
He still had his own business to take care of in another territory, and he preferred to avoid any trouble he could.
Grand Duke Flamecrest’s eye twitched at Aldrey’s question. If he refused to answer, it would seem as if he didn’t appreciate Aldrian’s request and was disrespecting him. He didn’t fully understand the true meaning behind Aldrian’s request, but the most important thing right now was to agree to it. The request wasn’t difficult anyway, and even if Aldrian hadn’t made it, he would have always supported his son.
"Of course, I never do anything that doesn’t benefit you," Grand Duke Flamecrest said, glancing at Aldrey before turning his gaze back to Aldrian. "And in the future, I will do even more to support Aldrey. He is my successor, after all."
Aldrian smiled and nodded.
"Good. Your Excellency, I hope you will keep your word when the time comes."
The Grand Duke narrowed his eyes, intending to ask Aldrian what he meant, but before he could speak, Aldrian cut him off.