Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 34

Chapter 34: Visit

Inside a sleek limousine-like hover car, a family of four occupied the seats at the back. The man possessed vibrant red hair and intense eyes, while the woman exuded beauty with a demeanor that screamed of her desire for control. Seated with them were two children – a boy and a girl.

"Lila, sit up properly. We're visiting another tier-1 family. Don't tarnish our reputation and behave more like Dell," the woman directed.

"Yes, Mom," Lila replied with a sigh, complying by adjusting her seating position. 'Why am I even here?' she wondered, gazing out of the window.

Observing Lila's improved posture, Luna's smile of approval surfaced.

"You'd have been better off staying at home," Dell teased, his chest swelling with pride in response to their mother's acknowledgment.

Lila chose to ignore him, directing her gaze elsewhere, which visibly irked her brother.

"We've been attempting to negotiate with those madmen to cease their rampage. Our Alverian family has suffered significant losses due to their actions. This plan has to yield results, Luna," Eleanor voiced his concerns, locking eyes with his wife.

"Don't worry, dear. The plan will succeed." Luna said reassuringly, making Eleanor give a stern look toward his son,

"I expect nothing short of success," Eleanor's firm statement intensified the atmosphere. Beads of sweat formed on Dell's forehead as the weight of the situation pressed down on him.

"Yes, Father," his response carried the weight of responsibility, his voice tinged with the pressure of living up to his father's expectations.

'I'm tired of this family,' Lila's thoughts resonated with exhaustion, captured in a weary sigh.

After several hours, the family arrived at the Ravenstein estate. Their entrance was unhindered, as the emblem of the Alverian family adorned their escort, and prior notice of their visit had been conveyed to the Ravensteins.

Upon reaching the mansion's entrance, the family disembarked from the car with their guards. Their gazes fell upon Boman, who inclined his head respectfully and addressed them, "Welcome to the Ravenstein estate. The master has been awaiting your arrival."

Eleanor acknowledged his words with a nod, prompting Boman to continue, "Please, follow me."

With Boman as their guide, they made their way into the estate. Dell and Lila were directed to a separate area, while the adults were led into a room where Avalon and Anastasia, sat side by side on a table.

This room was reserved for welcoming guests of equal status. Holding such meetings in the throne room would be considered impolite, a fact other families would not take kindly to.

As they entered, the couple took their seats. A maid entered the room, bearing a tray of tea, which was placed before them.

Seated in the room, tense energy crackled between Avalon and Eleanor as they locked eyes, their auras manifesting. Anastasia, seemingly unfazed, maintained her detached composure.

However, Luna intervened, placing a calming hand on her husband's shoulder. He regained his composure and cleared his throat, breaking the silence,