Chapter 422: The Beginning of the Temple (4)
Despite the sudden visit, Duke Visconti greeted me warmly.
“Lord Rothschild, or should I say, Fabio. What brings you to see me today?”
“I have both good news and bad news to share. I requested this urgent meeting to tell you both, Your Grace.”
“I’d prefer to hear the good news first.”
I would have preferred to start with the good news as well, but the real reason for my visit today wasn’t to inform Duke Visconti that Erica was pregnant with my child.
I came to ask him to manage the factions properly.
It wasn’t that I was weak enough to be shaken by their gossiping behind my back. I hadn’t retaliated yet unless it was something I couldn’t ignore, but now it was time to stop tolerating it.
“I’d like to start with the bad news, though. I think it’s better to finish with the unpleasant stuff.”
“If you say so, go ahead. What’s the bad news?”
“I’ve heard recently that there are many in the faction who harbor negative feelings toward me. While I can understand their desire to keep me in check because of my growing influence...”
When someone sees another doing better than them, it’s human nature to feel resentment.
People may not be that wicked, and many are kind-hearted, but on average, most people exhibit this unpleasant side.