Marquis Branford rubbed his forehead.

‘Damn, this annoying brat.’

Ghislain wasn’t someone to be easily dismissed. He was serious, and Marquis Branford knew it.

Rosalyn also backed Ghislain, adding weight to his words.

“If that happens, the Aylesbur family’s banner will fly across the kingdom, and people will laugh at us for throwing away an opportunity that came to us on its own. Imagine that humiliation. You have to think about the dignity of our family.”

Sensing the marquis wavering, both Rosalyn and Ghislain kept pressing.

“Father, the only reason Baron Fenris approached us first is because you're his guardian. …