And just when the reporters were getting more fanatical, and the VIP guests as well as the heavyweights of Dragon Island Congress waited with inward frowns, a childish voice came out of nowhere inappropriately.
"I object, too!" Mark said firmly.
From the sideways, Mark followed Spark to the aisle. Then the people who were too engrossed with the scene between the three important people in the confrontation looked at one another in confusion. How could they have ignored who these two people were?
As the young boy stood between Brian and Eric, Spark did not follow him, and stayed in a less noticeable place on one side. With his hands in his pockets, the corner of his mouth threatened to reveal a playful smile. Secretly, he looked forward to the good play that was about to happen.
"I object!" Mark repeated loudly. The young boy did not care how many people had their eyes on him, perhaps even wondering who he was. Allowing the frantic reporters to take photos of him, he looked at Brian, Molly, and then Eric. "I return to Dragon Island," he said firmly,"as a candidate ruler and descendant of the Long Family. Now, I am exercising some of my responsibilities and power!"
Although his words were tender and childish, they were firm enough not to be questioned. There was no doubt that a bomb had been dropped in the hearts of some people who knew nothing about him, which rendered them speechless for a few moments.
In the background amongst the crowd, Richie's indifferent eyes glowed with amusement upon hearing Mark's words. Although he figured out that someone would eventually stand up to object in the engagement ceremony, never in his wildest dreams had it occurred to him that it could be Mark, as after all, he was only a young boy. Meanwhile, Frank's eyes twinkled lightly as he turned back and exchanged a look with Farrell. Nodding, Farrell walked out quietly.
The sudden turn of the events had a great impact on everyone, especially Molly. She opened her mouth slightly and looked at her son, full of surprise, as if she still could not believe what had just transpired before her own eyes. It felt so unreal, like she was dreaming.
Neither Brian nor Eric showed signs of making a move. The two did not even have any response to the words of Mark, but still, continued to stare at each other. Their flaming eyes, full of dangerous aura, gradually drowned the original warm and happy atmosphere.
After a moment of astonishment, the crowd burst into a buzz as they talked to each other. Some wondered about the identity of the child while some were eager to see how it was all going to turn out, and the busiest people who happened to be the reporters, kept flashing their cameras away. Had they not been stopped by the security guards, they would have crossed the border to interview all those involved in the play.
Looking at Mark at that moment, it was not until then that Coco realized why her young master had asked her about the imperial power of the Long Family the other day. She wore a light smile, and suddenly felt that everything happening was like an extreme drama.
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