Alexander glared at Neil speechlessly.
Neil was still indulging, being stupefied. He conveniently played with the ring on his finger. He only came to my senses a long time later when Alexander seemed to have spoken to him.
"Hey, what did you say?"
"Nothing." Alexander squeezed a smile, "I was just thinking if I should just remove the hereditary knighthood in the future."
Neil was confused. "Why?"
"If everything goes as planned, you'll inherit General Harris' knighthood."
"That's right." He nodded. "So what?"
Alexander smirked. "I was just thinking that the hereditary knighthood system doesn't make sense. I can't be giving it to a fool, right?"
Neil widened his eyes and attempted to hit him.
"Hey!"
Alexander dodged him when Neil swung his fist, smiled, and said, "I spent so much effort putting on a show for you… And this is how you're treating me!"
"What show?"
Alexander clapped, and someone brought a tray. A pair of diamond rings shone brightly under the light.
"Although I shouldn't be giving you rings, I really can't think of anything else." Alexander smiled. "My uncle left these for me. He thought I'd wear them with my queen, but I have no queen."
"Alexander…"
"No need to be shy." He patted Neil's shoulder, "My uncle said Aunt Lene should have the throne. If nothing happened to her, it should belong to Aurelia now.
"So, you and Aurelia deserve these rings!"
Neil was moved upon hearing that. He was at a loss for words as he played with the ring that was getting rusty on his finger.
"Make it grand when you propose later!" Alexander smirked mischievously. "You must let the entire royal family know that the military department will treat Her Highness well!"
"You…" This man was ridiculous!
Zuko sucked his chubby finger and stared at his father cutely.
"Dada–"
Zephyr was stunned. Although he was still pretending to be serious, he could no longer hold back his laughter.
Who could resist this babyish voice?
Zuko opened his arms, and Zephyr laughed while opening his arms to carry his son.
Cordelia thought she would see a beautiful image of a father and son next.
Who knew… their son seemed eager to play tambourine with his hands as he slapped Mr. Z's cheeks!?
Zephyr, who was filled with fatherly love before, was dumbstruck by the shock.
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