Chapter 77: Banquet (4)
Arren was calm on the surface, but he was already screaming inside: "I didn’t want to date anyone, much less your grandson. I already have a boyfriend, he is there watching all this unfold."
However, he couldn’t say that directly to his face. Everyone’s gazes focused on him, waiting for his answer. It wasn’t exaggerated to say that each of them wanted to know the opinion of this beautiful omega and if they had a chance as well to refer their sons or grandson.
He wanted to cuss out loud, and he had to answer even if he didn’t want to. And as he was opening his mouth and forming words to refuse Duke Merphen, the alpha in the head seat interrupted with his dominating voice, saving Arren.
"Now, I’m also interested in the answer." Just Spade’s voice alone made everyone at the table shift their heads away from Arren and look at the emperor. Even Arren became confused and stared at the alpha. What was he saying?
Spade smiled, and what he said next was like a bomb that exploded in the minds of the people present.
"How about I refer myself as well? What do you think of me... Arren?" The alpha asked lightly; it sounded like a joke even with a grin on his face. However, no one actually laughed, and even Arren was stumped.
Sure, it could be considered a joke by a monarch who was only participating in the discussion. And yet, no one knew if the Emperor was serious or only kidding. It was because, thinking from another perspective, it wasn’t impossible at all!
Spade didn’t have an Empress, and Arren in both gender and status—or even just his appearance alone—was far above anyone else’s candidate in the Empire.
Everyone suddenly became silent at the table, and the atmosphere turned awkward in an instant. Even Duke Merphen had to shut his mouth and was embarrassed.