Chapter 105: future son-in-law(2)
Knock. Knock. Knock.
Gilbert knocked three times on the door to his father's study. Each strike echoed through the quiet hallway, like a harbinger of something significant.
A few moments passed before a deep, slightly rough male voice responded from behind the door:
"Come in."
Without a word, Gilbert turned the handle and opened the door slightly, gesturing for Leon to enter. Leon gave a nod of thanks and stepped inside.
The room exuded a sense of strictness, yet also grandeur. The interior was dominated by dark tones, adorned with antique paintings and shelves lined with books bound in rich leather. By the window, seated behind a massive wooden desk, was the head of the Redgrave household — Vince Rafa Redgrave.
He looked directly at Leon, his gaze unwavering. It was piercing, scrutinizing, as though he was trying to peer into the very soul of the young man standing before him.
Vince was a stately man, his silver hair carefully slicked back. His tall, well-built, and impeccably maintained appearance immediately marked him as a man of noble blood. His features were stern, and his eyes gleamed with a cold, calculating intelligence.
Rising from his chair, he slowly walked toward Leon. Once only a few steps separated them, Vince extended his hand for a handshake and spoke with a slight, measured smile:
"So, we finally meet, Viscount Leon Fou Bartfort. I'm pleased to see you in person at last. Even though I'm sure you already know who I am, allow me to formally introduce myself.
My name is Vince Rafa Redgrave, and I am the head of House Redgrave."