Chapter 289 - Shock

{"messages":[{"id":834525987,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"I sat down on the floor in the traditional setting, kneeling on the floor like everyone else did."},{"id":834525988,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"The meeting was taking place in a traditional Japanese cafu00e9, in a country in the middle of Country X and Country Y."},{"id":834525989,"character_id":11077817,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"You look stunning, darling."},{"id":834525990,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"I stole a glance at Uncle Clayton."},{"id":834525991,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"We had spent hours picking through each and every outfit that I had made for myself, and in the end came up with a leather skirt and a white blouse."},{"id":834525992,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"He had even hired some old makeup contacts, who happily did up my hair and embellished my face."},{"id":834525993,"character_id":17045769,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"Thank you."},{"id":834525994,"character_id":11077817,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"If you want to leave at any time, you can do so. He said that you had to make an appearance, and you don’t need to stay for the whole time."},{"id":834525995,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"I guess that’s a kindness... but I won’t run away."},{"id":834525996,"character_id":17045769,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"Whatever happens, I’ll stay for the entirety of this meeting."},{"id":834525997,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Uncle Clay smiled at the strength that I exhibited."},{"id":834525998,"character_id":11077817,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Alright then."},{"id":834525999,"character_id":11077817,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"If that is your wish."},{"id":834526000,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"I remained seated, my brother just in front of me sitting right beside my Father."},{"id":834526001,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"I kept my head lowered once the door opened, and I heard the footsteps of Uncle Gallow’s men walk in."},{"id":834526002,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Suddenly, they froze in panic."},{"id":834526003,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"I looked up and my eyes fluttered."},{"id":834526004,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"The face that haunted my dreams and nightmares was in front of me, wearing a tailored suit that was not from my brand, followed by slicked back hair and black gloves."},{"id":834526005,"character_id":17048680,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"I’m sorry for the delay."},{"id":834526006,"character_id":17048680,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Daniel Gallow couldn’t be in attendance, so I as his heir will replace him in today’s meeting. I hope that isn’t an issue."},{"id":834526007,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"His heir? Didn’t he give me up so that he didn’t need to become his heir?"},{"id":834526008,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Walt..."},{"id":834526009,"character_id":11077817,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"What are you doing here? Is this some kind of joke?"},{"id":834526010,"character_id":17048680,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"It is not, Mr Lucas."},{"id":834526011,"character_id":17048680,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"I am the new heir in training of Daniel Gallow, Walter Gallow at your disposal."},{"id":834526012,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"He even abandoned his last name..."},{"id":834526013,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"My Father was not happy, and neither was my brother."},{"id":834526014,"character_id":17048680,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"I can’t help but wonder why your daughter is here. Only those with high standing in our clans can attend."},{"id":834526015,"character_id":17045768,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"For your information, my sister is our clan’s advisor. Her stand in the clan is as high as mine."},{"id":834526016,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Did I just see his eyes flinch?"},{"id":834526017,"character_id":17045769,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"Anyway, I don’t see how our clan’s business is any of yours."},{"id":834526018,"character_id":17048680,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"It is when our alliance is at risk."},{"id":834526019,"character_id":17045769,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"Are you saying that I’m not capable of giving advice?"},{"id":834526020,"character_id":17048680,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"I’m saying that a fashion designer shouldn’t be part of a clan."},{"id":834526021,"character_id":17045769,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"Someone with balls the size of quail eggs shouldn’t be the new heir to the biggest clan of the continent."},{"id":834526022,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"Everyone gasped, while Uncle Clay burst out laughing."},{"id":834526023,"character_id":11077817,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Clayton, compose yourself."},{"id":834526024,"character_id":11114972,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Oh, come on though! That’s my niece right there. Hahahaha!"},{"id":834526025,"character_id":17048680,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"..."},{"id":834526026,"character_id":17048680,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"You’ve become bolder."},{"id":834526027,"character_id":17045769,"type":2,"position":2,"content":"You’ve become domesticated."},{"id":834526028,"character_id":0,"type":1,"position":0,"content":"-End of Chapter 289-"},{"id":834526029,"character_id":11078108,"type":2,"position":1,"content":"Thank you for reading my book! Make sure to like if you’ve enjoyed the story and want more. Subscribe by tapping the heart button so you don’t miss any updates. Doing that would mean a lot! Leave a comment especially! I love to read them~."}]}