The Billionaire Twins Need A New Mommy! novel Chapter 719

Chapter 719: Iris Bellemonte

Lola glanced around the grand balcony of the mansion, noticing bodyguards stationed at every corner. All of them were neatly dressed in uniform, weapons concealed beneath their clothes. Behind Lola, meanwhile, stood Florida, Slater, and the other two she had brought with her.

Her gaze shifted to the woman seated across from her on the divan, elegantly pouring tea.

Iris Bellemonte, she thought, studying the woman carefully. She’s so beautiful. And yet, Henrik hates her. She doesn’t look like a bad person.

For a second, Lola’s eyes twinkled at the beauty before her. But she mentally shook her head, reminding herself not to get distracted just because Iris looked like a female lead she would write.

Iris carefully placed the cup and saucer in front of Lola before pouring herself a cup of tea.

"Apologies," Iris broke the silence with a subtle smile. "A lot of things are happening, and I have no choice but to raise security in our territory. I hope this does not give the wrong idea."

"Understood," Lola nodded, smiling back. "Thank you for accepting my request on such short notice."

"Oh, please, Madam Zorken," Iris chuckled. "You know I would accept it regardless of whether I’d like to or not. Our house owes the Zorken family for rescuing our men from Ravah. There’s no need for pretenses — I’d prefer we drop them."

Her lips curved. "I am not like my husband, who indulges in politics. Or rather, I’m not very good at it. So apologies if I sound ignorant. That is not my intention."

"Haha. That makes the two of us," Lola laughed, crossing one leg over the other as she leaned back. "I don’t like politics, and I’m not good at playing it. Let’s leave that to our husbands."

"Then I assume we’re on the same page." Iris’s smile softened. "Since we’ve found common ground, may I ask you a question, Madam Zorken? I’m afraid I won’t be able to ask it once we discuss the reason you came."

Lola assessed her, then nodded.

"May I ask... why did you come here alone?" Iris tilted her head. "There’s already a council meeting being held. So I was surprised when you sent me a request."

"Ah." Lola cleared her throat. "Well, the council meeting only requires the head of each founding family. And each seat can’t be filled by just anyone or a proxy, unless they’re the heir."

She paused, choosing her words carefully. "The agenda is Henrik Bellemonte’s disappearance, which you raised concerns about. So... how should I put this? As a wife, I would be worried for my husband as well."

"I see." Iris hummed. "I didn’t know Madam Zorken was such a caring person. Thank you. Your attempt to console me means a lot."

"Console?" Lola raised a brow. "I’m sorry if something I said came out differently. I didn’t mean to cause a misunderstanding. I’m not trying to console you, Madam Bellemonte."

She tilted her head. "Since you said we should drop the pretenses and flattery, I’ll be direct. Like you, I am also a wife and the matriarch of the Zorken family. The Order is mine to protect, and my people are mine to bully."

Did she really have to mention bullying them? They thought.

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