It was a little too late in the morning when Linda awoke to the gentle knocking on her room’s door.
“WHAT?” She yelled in annoyance. She slept late last night after texting Bill till dawn. She was not in the mood to get out of bed.
“Miss. The Madam is requesting your presence in her office.” A maid said from behind the door. Making Linda get up immediately. Never make mother wait. She was taught that the hard way.
She quickly dressed up and went downstairs, to stand in front of her mother’s office door.
“Come on in.” Said her mother’s amused voice before she could knock.
“Good, my mother seems to be in a good mood.” She said as she pushed the door open and went in.
Her mother was sitting at her desk, browsing what appeared to be a stack of papers with great interest.
“Sit down.” Her mother said as Linda quickly found a suitable chair and sat down.
“I have great news. But our plans need to be adjusted.” Amelia said,
“What plans?” Asked Linda. Her family had so many plans that she began to lose count.
“About your fiance. I was planning to assassinate him….” Said her mother to be interrupted by Linda.
“Yeah, please do that quickly before school. Bill will be here in a month,” said Linda cheerfully.
“Idiot. That’s what I am talking about. No need for Bill anymore. Titus that piece of sh*t has been lying to you. Von Weise’s monthly magazine is out. Victor has managed to be a full player in the ceremony. I don’t know what authority and class he achieved, But Ann was so impressed by his performance that she granted him an Elite Heir status. ” Amelia said as she presented her daughter with a fancy magazine, which pages were turned to display a list of fancily written names.
The first one was Victor Von Weise, who sat alone in his category of Elite Heirs. It also featured a recent photo of him on the opposite page. He was not like Linda remembered. Here he appeared Confidant, strong. And a little bit too handsome.
“Ahhh.” Linda opened her mouth like a fish. Not knowing what to say.
“Look at him. He is very handsome. This must be the effect of a high charm value or an awakened bloodline. If my guess is correct, Ann intends to grant him an important position in the future.”
“Could it be one of Ann’s schemes?” Asked Linda as she continued to keep her eyes on Victor’s photo. If she knew, she would not have had to approach that Titus. He was good in bed though.
“Impossible, Ann is being watched closely by the other factions. And wouldn’t dare mess with the rules. If he was granted that rank, that means he deserved it. Too bad he couldn’t be recommended for the next patriarch seat as only one heir from each father is allowed to run. And his big brother is already a candidate.”
“Ahha,” Said Linda. Not really understanding what her mother was speaking about.
“Now, you should find a chance to get close to Victor,” Amelia said.
“But, what about Bill?” Linda said. Bill is handsome too.
“Forget about him. You must not let Victor know that you have been seeing other guys behind him.” She said,
“Ah… But I already promised Bill that I will be his girlfriend when we meet at school. I already sent him some private photos too.” Linda said, making Amelia want to slap her. Her daughter was just too slutty. And that is why the matriarch didn’t grant her an important rank in the family, despite her good performance in the ritual. Many family secrets require a high ranking to know about. "No, there is a fantastic chance here.” Amelia suddenly thought.
“Start ignoring Bill, Then at the night before you go to school, Send him a message that Victor is insisting on marrying you. And that you, as a traditional girl. Can’t see him ever again.” Amelia said with an evil smile.
“But wouldn’t that make him very angry?” Linda asked.
“Exactly. Bill is the type who wouldn’t care about consequences once he gets angry. He would probably challenge Victor to a life and death duel. No matter what happens next it is our win.” Amelia said
“But my marriage would be ruined,” Linda said.
“Not necessarily. If no one won or Victor killed Bill, you would still marry Victor, Bill started the fight and Victor will not be held responsible. And if Bill won and Victor died, I will propose that you should marry Victor’s brother Mike, who will have the best chance of being the next patriarch after Bill gets kicked out of the family.” Amelia said.
“Ahh, but I don’t like that Mike. He has a thing for prostitutes.” Said Linda making up her mind that Bill was a lost cause anyway.
“We will talk about this later. The future is not certain, and I want to consult the matriarch, it’s her decision. That’s everything for now. You can leave.” Said Amelia as she returned to the report in her hand.
“I understand, can I take the magazine?” Linda asked.
“Take it, I have another copy. Oh, I don't need to remind you. Make sure to keep your virginity. You can do whatever you want besides that.” Amelia said as she watched her daughter leave the room in a hurry.
Linda quickly took the magazine and went downstairs to the basement.
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Three Men slowly walked towards the massive secluded mansion. A middle-aged man and two youths. They looked weird. As they were dressed in robes as if they came from a kung fu movie set.
“Are you sure he is here.?” Asked the middle-aged man.
“Yes, elder. The car drove him from the station to a restaurant then here directly. I kept watch from the other peak all night, and no one left.”
“Who lives here?” He asked.
“Just some rich young man with four maids.” Said the other young man.
“Good. arrange the formation, and make sure not to screw up.” Said the elder to one man as he arrogantly walked toward the gate.
“Can I help you?” Asked the guard who had just returned from the restroom, and was busy trying to close his stuck zipper when he saw the newcomers.
“I am looking for Alex, a pretty young man who came here yesterday. We are his cousins.” the elder said arrogantly.
“Ah, I did see such a man. He was really pretty. But I can’t let you in, this is private property.” Said the guard as he used his pinky to clean his ear. While wondering what’s wrong with those guys' clothing. Did they come from the past or is this some kind of a prank?
“Whose mansion is this?” Asked the elder as he watched his disciple who was laying a formation flag behind the guard.
“Ah I shouldn’t be telling you this, but this is Victor White’s. The new CEO of Horizons Media group. I can phone the mansion and ask if you can report your name. But I would be blamed if the Master got angry So I would need some persuasion.” Whispered the guard after looking around while making a Pay Me gesture with his hand.
“Oh… There would be no need'' said the elder as he walked to the gate and pushed it open, breaking it with ease.
The guard that was shocked quickly tried to phone Hilda, as he wondered what kind of superhumans are those? But his hand didn't move, his head did, as it fell slowly to the ground. “I forgot to close my zipper.” Those Were his final thoughts.
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Keep the rape. Make her more tragic. Votes: 327 27.1%
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No remove it. It will not really affect the story. Try to kill herself to avoid Titus raping her Votes: 335 27.8%
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I Don't care. Votes: 505 41.8%
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I just don't like Alpha. Votes: 40 3.3%
Her daughter was just too slutty. And that is why the matriarch didn't grant her an important rank in the family, despite her good performance in the ritual. Many family secrets require a high ranking to know about.
So why is Victor an elite heir stuck in marriage to a slutty nonimpprtant member? This makes no sense. If the Matriarch wanted a bond with that family then she'd have Victor marry a higher ranking heir. Especially because Linda's family is lower in rank AND she cheated on him losing her virginity in the process.
This is to avoid suspecion, You have just dicovered an impotant clue. Will be answered in time.
@Akaichi Okay, i'll trust you. But regarding avoiding suspicion, in the conversation with Linda's mother apparently, there's a Von White magazine that published victor as an important heir so there's no suspicion to be had, he is important to the Von White Matriarch.
@miscjt The People in her family doesn't know, the mother knows she's slutty but apparently doesn't think she lost her virginity. Her only need to to get the parasite thing into who ever she marries so it doesn't matter trying to marry someone important into the other family. I have no idea why his own family wouldn't try to get him married to some else, I think maybe because if they tried to change the bride the other family could try to change the groom?
I have found a plot inconsistency that annoys me a little.
From what we know from the last chapter, linda's family, the Von Rosen, should attach a very high level of importance to the virginity of their younger unmarried women. In fact, it should be to the extent that this is a family rule, and that rule breakers would face harsh punishment.
Even low-ranked members should be aware of this rule very early on, even if they're not told the reason, otherwise how could the family make use of their particular "bloodline".
But, if that's the case, why is Linda not aware of this "rule" ? Why is her mother only lightly reminding her about her virginity? Linda should already be aware of the vital character of preserving her virginity without needing a reminder and if she needs such a reminder, it is much too late, obviously.
This seems to have been treated a little sloppily to me.
In fact, given the wealth of these hidden families, it would not be difficult to place certain of their younger members under surveillance if there is a doubt.
How could Linda so easily break her family's rules and escape detection ?
It's not a rule. It's common sence in such families. But you are right. There would be an explaination later. But I was hesitant about using it. As it will make Linda a little bit likable. But you a right.
@Akaichi More than a little.
If that's not a rule, and that they rely on "common sense", you can be certain that more than half their members will simply throw the common sense out the window and do whatever they want. And saying half might actually be on the lower end.
To be able to use their bloodline, they clearly need discipline otherwise, they can forget about it.
Case in point : Linda. She is slated for a somewhat important role I imagine, that of marrying and controlling an important member of Victor's family. But she just blew it by herself, with her family not even being aware ? As it is the Von Rosen look like idiots without any internal discipline.
She is reminding her "again".
The point that Linda doesn't know why , is because these families like to act mysterious, hiding all important facts from young members.
They told Victor about players , only when he was 16. Just before ceremony. Not much details. "No matter what , authority is bla bla"
Suspension!!
@Otopae "To be able to use their bloodline, they clearly need discipline otherwise, they can forget about it."
Did it say anywhere, it was bloodline skill? I thought it was just a parasite.
@Akaichi bro clear this. And also tell me why is Amelia working so hard for Rosen family. Didn't she come from Von brown family? that you never mentioned again.