Chapter 51: The Blank Coin
Entering my father’s office, an overwhelming sense of insignificance washed over me. The vastness of the room was accentuated by the towering skydome above. At the far end stood a circular library, elevated on its own level and accessible only by a winding staircase. Dominating the space was my father’s colossal desk, its size rivaling half that of a typical conference table.
In Father’s office, the walls were adorned with numerous Van Brosa paintings, although they were outnumbered by maps of every known region—nearly double the quantity. Amidst this opulent display, Father’s collection of weapons, pistols, and exotic artifacts was strategically arranged, adding to the overall grandeur of the space.
In contrast to its function as an office, this space was intended to resemble a museum. However, I am not an expert on men’s hobbies, and being a collector is not the most questionable among them.
"Finders Keepers, huh? Is this how you are trying to justify your ill-considered visit to the Black Market?"
Seeing Father showing his displeasure after supporting me out there, I am sure he is disappointed to some extent. Even though it was weighing emotionally on me to see him like that, I knew better than to mess with my chances.
"I just want a straight answer, Father, and I promise you everything will be explained. I may as well get praised."
"Vivian... Vivian." Father sighed as he double-mentioned my name, "Let’s pretend I am someone who has ill intentions towards you. What do you think I can do with such a piece of news?"
"As for my haters, they should all know better by now. I survived their shaming marriage incident, an attack after my life, an investigation trying to pin a murder on me, and lastly the finals where I had to endure a man-made inferno of exams. If I were my hater, I would tread carefully and know that I don’t make such mistakes." I replied while making the last sentence clearer than ever.
"Fine. I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt."
"Finders Keepers, Daddy?"
"Finders Keepers, Vivian."