ArmMacau Side Story [White Bishop]

31 - Red Wedding

Lian's POV

"Are you talking to me?!"

Shameless.

He questions me back with the most innocent expression.

You really don't care, huh?!

"No." Because you, first son, didn't act as expected, you force me to resort to a backup plan.

"Uh?!"

I direct my gaze to the person of interest.

"Khun Korn, don't you have anything to say?!"

I didn't invite anyone by chance or consideration. All the pieces were positioned on the board with a purpose.

As expected, everyone directs their gazes to Khun Korn, with a look of astonishment. Including his eldest son.

"As the patriarch of the family, in the tragic absence of Macau's father, I think it would be important to hear your opinion. After all, you are like a father to Macau and Vegas, aren't you?!"

I glance sideways at the brothers, who reject the statement with their grimace.

Khun Korn is a prepared player, however.

He watches me for a few seconds, trying to read my intentions.

I have an intention that I want him to know: I'm giving Khun Korn the chance to interrupt this marriage and, therefore, prevent the most fearsome alliance for him: my support for his dear nephew Vegas.

A friendly smile soon forms on Khun Korn's face.

"I appreciate the consideration of my future son-in-law since I consider Macau as my own, as you said."

Ah... Tankhun's nerve was certainly inherited from his father.

"I have no objections to this union."

"No?!" I didn't expect that.

"We don't control anyone's heart. If that's what my dear nephew wants, I won't oppose it. After all, as you told my son Kinn, it was my dear brother Kan's wish."

Have I predicted all my moves incorrectly?!

Khun Korn would frankly try to persuade the other families of the white clan to dethrone me after this event?! This old bastard wants to get rid of me once and for all, I assume. And I naively created this opportunity for him. It really wouldn't be that hard considering I rejected every marriage order the other families issued.

I look at Macau as I feel a trembling in his hands.

Macau's terrified look tells me that if I put the ring on his finger all his dreams will be torn apart.

["Then I guess we can proceed with the ceremony, right Mr. Wang?!"] The officiant smiles at me in an annoying way. [Mr. Wang, welcome this pure and chaste young man..."]