Chapter 1493

Though nobody really knew why Master Waddys wanted to meet up with Gerald alone, it was at least evident that he greatly disliked him.

Still, knowing that made several of the people there relieved. After all, things had gone just as they had anticipated.

While Yaakov—being a typical family master—was usually solemn and serious whenever he dealt with things, he did have one well-known shortcoming, and it was related to how he treated his children.

He would only ever request for marriages—on his children’s behalf—from families of equal social ranks. With that said, to him—at least for the moment—only an outstanding person like Stetson was worthy of his daughter.

It was also the reason why he couldn’t help himself from attempting to eliminate any unsuitable suitors who were trying to go after his daughter.

Regardless, after being led to a lake—that was located in the backyard—Yaakov instantly said, “So, what are your conditions?”

“Conditions?” asked Gerald as he looked at Yaakov.

“Don’t play dumb. I know you have your reasons for approaching my daughter. Be it an admission ticket or great wealth and power, just state what you want!” replied Yaakov—who still had his arms against his back—not even bothering to look at Gerald.

“From what you just said, I’m assuming that you’re thinking that I only approached Xyrielle due to having some ulterior motives, correct? It’s also pretty obvious that you don’t think I’m worthy of her. Is that the reason why you’re telling me to state my ‘conditions’? Because you want me to leave her?” asked Gerald as he smiled slightly bitterly.

Hearing that, Yaakov couldn’t help but think, ‘This young man doesn’t beat around the bush…’

Following that, Yaakov then replied, “You’re smarter than I thought. That was exactly what I was going for. Regardless, it’s best that you start being a bit more realistic. After all, Stetson is here, so you should just drop any fantasies that you’re still holding onto. Refusing to let go of them is only going to hold up your life even longer.”

Smiling wryly before letting out a bitter chuckle, Gerald then shook his head before saying, “I truly have no idea where you’re getting those ideas from. Just so you know, I never planned to ask anything from you. After all, there’s nothing worthy for me to have in the Waddys family. I simply agreed to attend this birthday party, thinking I’d be able to become your family’s temporary guest of honor in order to join the underground festival for you. Alas, it appears that I’ve overestimated my abilities, wouldn’t you say?”

It was now clear as day that Yaakov had instantly targeted him earlier since he had been afraid that Gerald would try to gain his daughter’s affection.

“…I have to admit that you’re a pretty wise person! After all, you admit to overestimating your abilities after everything that you did!” replied Yaakov as he turned around to look at Gerald.

Yaakov had only decided to meet Gerald out of curiosity since Mr. Babel had said that he had rather extraordinary traits. Alas, all he was feeling now was even more disappointment. As it turned out, not only was Gerald only an ordinary young person, but he was also very conceited!

From what Yaakov could see, Gerald wasn’t going to be able to achieve anything in life, no matter what he did. With that in mind, he didn’t plan on wasting any more of his time talking to Gerald.

“Regardless, since you prefer doing things straightforwardly anyway, just tell my butler whatever you need and leave Jenna City as soon as possible after that. That way I won’t have to waste my time talking to you ever again!” said Yaakov without even turning to look at Gerald as he raised his arm—stopping Gerald from saying another word—, before impatiently leaving his backyard.

“So, it turns out that Yaakov is a pretty interesting person as well… Color me surprised…” muttered Gerald to himself, unsure what else to comment about that arrogant man.

Following that, he found himself wondering, ‘Do I truly have to beat my way into the underground festival…?’

He really wasn’t too keen on using that way to obtain his admission ticket, and he would rather only fight his way in as a last resort.

Smiling in resignation, Gerald simply returned inside and led Perla—and the others—away from the Waddys manor, not wanting them to stay there a second longer. However, he did make sure to tell Xyrielle that they were leaving first before the trio headed off for good.

Just seconds after Gerald left, Xaverie walked over to Xyrielle before whispering, “Why did he leave so soon, Xyrielle? Could Mr. Waddys have said something to him…?”

“Who knows… Though that could very well be the case!” replied Xyrielle.

After catching up to Gerald for a short while, she eventually decided to give up on catching up with Gerald to ask him what had happened. Thinking about it, she felt that his departure was probably for the best anyway.

Either way, after Gerald told Perla and Julian about Yaakov’s arrogance, both of them were extremely furious. Julian even suggested that he meet up with Yaakov to talk about tonight’s incidents.

However, his efforts were promptly dissuaded by Gerald.

Whatever the case was, it seemed that there truly was no easy way for them to obtain an admission ticket...