Chapter 367: [Elizabeth's Engagement Party] [2] Foster Brother

Chapter 367: [Elizabeth's Engagement Party] [2] Foster Brother



"Earth?" Elizabeth muttered.

Both Elizabeth and Selene recognized their foster brother immediately.

Earth had been adopted a few years ago as a young boy by Duncan Tepes, who had seen considerable talent in him. This decision had proved wise. Earth had shown enormous progression over the years, shocking everyone. The people of Valachia, initially hesitant about having a human adopted into a vampire royal family, could only remain silent in awe of Earth's frightening progress.

He was one of the key figures who had supported Elizabeth in elevating the Tepes House within the hierarchy of the Academy last year. However, he hadn't been able to complete the year and had left for Edenis Raphiel on Duncan's orders.

Even though it had been a year, the twin sisters couldn't mistake their foster brother for anyone else. His striking golden hair and golden eyes were unmistakable. Wearing a simple black coat, he leaned against the door with his arms crossed, smiling at his adopted sisters.

"I'm glad I made it back in time for your engagement," Earth said with a sigh.

"Are you really glad?" Selene asked with a pointed look.

"Selene..." Elizabeth frowned, trying to admonish her sister.

Selene just shrugged. "We all know you were looking forward to getting engaged to my sister, Earth. I don't think you are that happy to take part in an engagement between my sister and someone else."

Earth chuckled. "You really don't hold back your words, as always, Selene. But yes, it would be a lie to say I wasn't a bit sad about how things ended up.'

"It just happened, Earth..." Elizabeth said, struggling to explain how things had turned out this way.

"You don't have to justify yourself, Elizabeth. Grandfather already sent me a letter as soon as he made his decision. I was quite shocked and distraught when I read it, but since then, let's say I have moved past it," Earth said.

A brief silence filled the room until Earth approached Elizabeth. He gently stroked her tied hair, his hand moving down to caress her cheek. "I wish you all the best for your new life. I hope brother-in-law will take very good care of you. He certainly did a lot of good things to deserve you."

"You don't know when to stop, huh?" Selene said, slightly annoyed.

It wasn't my fault. No matter how many times I watched others do it or had it explained to me, I could never replicate it on myself. Fortunately, I had a wonderful big sister.

"Done," Christina said, taking a step back before scanning my suit.

I was wearing a classy white suit, tailored exclusively for me by the best in Sancta Vedelia. My mother had arranged for it right after the engagement was decided. She was always ahead of schedule.

Thinking about my mother, I felt a bit sad that she couldn't be there, but there was nothing I could do about it right now.

Christina had suggested delaying the engagement party since our mother wasn't there, but I told her it was fine. In fact, because my mother wasn't there, it was even more important to show that the Olphean House hadn't weakened. We were stronger than ever. This engagement had to happen to demonstrate our strength, and the fact that it was with the powerful Tepes House was truly fortunate.

As unfortunate as the incident with Elizabeth had been, this engagement came at a good time, lifting the gloom that had fallen over our kingdom after my mother's disappearance.

"Hurry up, your friends are waiting downstairs," Christina said with a grin.

I furrowed my brows. "Friends?"

"Yes, now hurry up. I still have to take care of Anna and Samara!" Christina pushed me away as she said that.

Right, even though I wanted to keep Annabelle's and Samara's presences a secret for their safety and mine as well, I wanted them to enjoy as well so I invited them in my engagement

party.

But what friends?

With a curious expression, I made my way downstairs wondering what friends she was talking

about.

"John..." I grimaced as soon as I saw the friends in questions.