Chapter 180
Two days passed. Tomorrow would be the day of the Autumn Hunt.
All the noble households were now on edge, the atmosphere tense.
A message delivered by Hughie made the already quiet and bleak Waldo House even more grim.
“Are you sure the Yates family is participating independently?” Having rested for a few days, Waldo’s complexion finally improved.
That morning, he had risen early to attend to matters and had I even asked Hughie to prepare a gift. He intended to visit the Yates family to express his
thanks.
Of course, there was another reason. He hoped to win ove
After all, Priscilla had been a great disappointment lately.
“When did this happen?” Waldo’s fingers tightened slightly
“Gh again.
brought by Hughie threw him into a dilemma.
d the brush in his hand.
Hughie replied, “The petition was submitted the night beast. Yesterday, Mr. Cuevas presented it to His Majesty. It’s said His Majesty deliberated for
quite a while, but in the end, he approved it.”
Hughie hesitated for a long time before speaking softly. “Your Highness, if the Yates family really participates under their own name, then we…”
Waldo said, “Prepare the gift. I’ll go myself.”
An hour later, Waldo appeared in the Yates House’s main hall. Garbisch received him personally, but Jessica was nowhere to be seen.
“Where’s Jessica?” Waldo asked.
Garbisch could clearly sense that today, when Waldo mentioned Jessica, his tone was
unusually gentle.
Garbisch had originally assumed that, with the Yates family deciding to compete under its own name, Waldo would be furious.
But there wasn’t a single trace of anger on his face.
“Jessica went to the Grover House,” Garbisch replied calmly.
“What’s she doing at the Grover House? People there won’t treat her kindly.” Waldo’s brows furrowed in concern.
Garbisch frowned as well, though not out of worry. Rather, he was puzzled. Waldo’s attitude toward Jessica actually changed back to how it was before.
Without showing emotion, he asked, “May I ask what brings Your Highness here today?”
Most likely, it was related to tomorrow’s Autumn Hunt. But Garbisch had already made up his mind. The Yates family would participate on its own, no matter what Waldo said.
Besides, this was Jessica’s decision. He couldn’t override it even if he wanted to.
Unexpectedly, Waldo smiled and said, “Nothing important. I just felt a bit better today and wanted to come and thank you and Jessica.”
Garbisch said, “No worries, Your Highness. Jessica and I were simply carrying out our duties.”
Waldo only smiled faintly, saying no more. He lifted his cup and took a sip, making it clear he intended to stay and chat at length.
Garbisch glanced at Nolan, then suddenly said, “Go to the Grover House and bring Jessica back. Just say… Prince Waldo is waiting for her.”
He had never approved of Jessica going to the Grover House, especially not alone and without even bringing Nolan. He had always felt uneasy about it.
Waldo seemed to realize something as well and turned to Hughie. “As a show of sincerity, you go with Nolan.”
“Yes!” Hughie left at once with Nolan.
Garbisch was somewhat displeased but didn’t show it.
He said, “Your Highness, this matter is, after all, one between the Yates family and the Grover House…”
Waldo cut in gently, “General Garbisch, you and I have known each other for many years. I don’t want to beat around the bush.”
He let out a soft sigh. His tone carried a hint of sorrow but also a trace of clarity.
He said, “In the past, I was wrong. But this time, Jessica truly moved me. There are things I want to say to her personally. No matter what decision she ends up making, her sincerity. I’ve truly felt it.”
