"Miss Miriam, you can choose an empty seat at will."
Simon Augustine, the owner of the house, always talks casually, which will give people the impression of lack of concentration. But the family members on both sides of the long table will not underestimate him.
After all, how can it be simple for someone who can sit steadily as the head of the family and keep his ambitious big brother unable to take the last step?
"Oh, thank you."
After a little thanks, Miriam walked to a vacant seat with her unique charm, took out the exquisitely carved armchair and sat down.
I don't know if she did it on purpose. In short, it happened to be Mallory sitting next to her.
"You're welcome, Miss Miriam... You're a distinguished guest of our Augustine family!" Simon waved his hand. "Besides, if I have to say, I'm afraid inviting you in will disturb your rest!"
"The owner is serious," Milian said with a calm smile. "I understand that the owner must want to ask me about Hogwarts before he called me in..."
While talking, Miriam's eyes moved gently, which contained some unspeakable meaning.
"Ah, that's true," Simon nodded. "Herbert asked me just now how to deal with this matter. I don't think it's easy to answer this question... Miss Miriam, you also went with Mallory this morning. I'm sure what you see will be more comprehensive than those of us who are sitting."
Simon paused a little at this point.
"So I'd like to ask your opinion on the changes?"
Herbert asked Simon this question just now. To put it bluntly, no one can answer it. That McLean is in the limelight at present. According to the existing information, the Augustine family may not be able to get him in any way.
However, not everyone can say such frustrating words. At least Simon, the owner of the family, can't take the lead.
Obviously, Herbert had ulterior motives when he asked this question.
But if Miriam, let her say something about Maka, it doesn't matter.
First, she is not a member of the Augustine family; As for the second... Don't forget that she is also one of the leaders of this transaction!
However, Simon soon found that he probably asked the wrong person.
"What I want to say, that Marca McLean may be great, but he's just a person. Well, in fact, even if he dragged the whole Hogwarts into the water, I don't think there's anything... As he said at that time, Hogwarts is just a school!"
Halfway through, Miriam blinked her big eyes and gave everyone a perfect smile.
"How could an ancient wizard inheritor like your family be blocked by a young wizard under 20?"
What do you mean you can't stand down? That's it.
Miriam's words almost lifted the Augustine family to the sky. But the key is that the woman clearly knows that the Augustine family is in a bad situation. Oh... Maybe she just speculated about it?
Although Simon always thought he was cheated, he even doubted that the woman had any agreement with her brother. But in any case, the family meeting will continue at the moment,
"That's right. For our Augustine family, McLean is just a slightly bigger stumbling block..."
As he spoke, he caught a glimpse of his son Mallory from the corner of his eye, and then suddenly had an idea.
"... what's more," Simon's tone suddenly relaxed again. "This engagement is not just about our family, is it?"
Yes, there's a Witt family in front!
When he said "isn't it", Simon's eyes just fell on his eldest brother Herbert. His intention to let the other party take over the words was very obvious.
When Herbert saw this, he had to smile and nod his head, but soon he staggered his eyes and turned directly to Simon's son Mallory.
"In that case, Marlowe, go to the Witt family this afternoon!"
It's not a good idea to go to Victor's house now. Herbert, obviously after defeating Simon, simply changed his target to his son.
But this is exactly the idea that came up with Simon's excuse. As Charlotte's fiance, Mallory personally went to the Witt family to ask about the situation. It's really reasonable.
It's better to say, who else can go at this juncture except Mallory?
"Hmm..." Simon looked at his son again, and agreed after all, "yes, Mallory, go there to see the situation in the afternoon!"
At least he is the future son-in-law of the Witt family and the orthodox heir of the Augustine family. As long as the decline of the Augustine family is not known to the other party, Mallory will not be embarrassed by his trip to the Witt family.
Mallory is having a headache! Hearing his Laozi's approval, he had to pull the corners of his mouth and show a humble smile that a younger generation should have.
"OK, father and uncle, I'll go after lunch."
……
For Mario, the family meeting at noon was difficult. Especially after deciding on his afternoon trip, the conversation about Marca McLean was basically over.
Or, no one wants to mention that.
At that time, all present were members of the management of the Augustine family, although no one knew the whole family well except a few people. But when it comes to the current poor operation of the family, I'm afraid it can take a long time to pick any one.
Under this premise, if anyone wants to discuss how to deal with Maka, it is to mention which pot does not open. Everyone is willing to do such unpleasant things.
So, after that, it completely entered the nonsense time. All members were talking about Silas, and there was no truth like the usual family meeting.
Seriously, if the daily atmosphere in the family could be more positive, Mallory wouldn't be like the bird now.
At the thought that he may inherit such a ragged family in the future
"Alas -"
Mallory was sitting in his room, having lunch alone, but he had to stop for a while.
"Dudu."
Suddenly, two light knocks on the door interrupted Mallory's sigh. He was a little stunned. Then he put down the silver spoon in his hand, got up and walked towards the door.
Not many people will come to his room at this time, and the most likely is his father who more or less pits his son.
Mallory reached out to open the door and was about to say something. Unexpectedly, it was not his father standing outside.
"Miss Miriam?"
During lunch time, the woman had changed her clothes again. The close fitting tailoring and complicated and fine lace outline her figure properly. Compared with the previous enchanting, she is obviously more solemn and luxurious at the moment.
"Master Augustine, won't you invite me in?"
After being reminded by the other party, Mallory nodded suddenly, then turned sideways and invited:
"Please forgive my negligence. After all, people will always become a little forgetful when they see beautiful things."
Girls often like to be praised by the opposite sex, and so does Miriam. But she is not an ordinary woman. She only slightly hooks the corners of her mouth for the natural praise of Mallory's habit.
Hearing the sound of closing the door behind him, Miriam, who was walking into the room and looking at the furnishings around, turned around and looked at Marlowe with an inquiring face
"Sorry, it seems to disturb your meal..."
"Oh, no, it doesn't matter," said Ma slightly with a smile. "In fact, I didn't have any appetite. I asked Miss Milian not to care."
"Really?" Millie pretended to regret when she settled down. "Look at your meals. You haven't moved much. I think I can just invite you out for lunch!"
"Lunch?"
Marlowe wondered what the woman was up to.
"Yes," millian nodded. "It's not just lunch. Later, we can choose a place to have afternoon tea and enjoy the quiet time in the afternoon..."
"Uh --"
Seeing that the other party still wanted to go on, Ma slightly hurriedly interrupted:
"Miss Milian, although I'm looking forward to having dinner and tea with a beautiful woman like you, it's just... I have to go to the Witt family this afternoon, I'm afraid I can't..."
But Miriam smiled at the speech.
"Master Augustine, I can see that you don't want to go to the Witt family. But at this time, who is willing to go there and find it hard?"
Marlowe was stunned immediately - did he show that clearly?
But before he could say anything, Miriam went on again.
"... in fact, my companion is currently visiting the Witt family. When he comes back from there in the evening, I can ask him to tell you some of the Witt family's reactions. You just need to wait quietly while sipping tea and chatting with me."
"This..."
Marlowe didn't know what to say.
"Don't worry!"
Millian suddenly stared into his eyes and said in a seductive voice:
"Neither your father nor uncle can go to the Witt family and ask if you have been there, and... Don't you want to feel the taste of breaking free?"
If Mallory hadn't felt conscious, he would have thought that the woman was using the soul snatching curse! No, is Mei Wa's blood flowing in her body? Or is she a Meiwa at all?
"It will be an honor of my life to have lunch with you."
Mallory could no longer imagine his refusal.