Stanley looked at Michael suspiciously and asked, “Uncle Michael, is it true that you’ve gotten back together with Irene?”
Michael rolled his eyes in response to the question. Afterward, Stanley shuffled away with his tail between his legs and went to the kitchen to give some instructions. Many people will be coming soon; there might not be enough food to go around for dinner. This time around, the numbers are truly staggering!
Inside the living room at that moment, Sophia, Sam, Joel, and Claude were having an awkward conversation. Joel bluntly said, “I heard about Mikey and Irene getting back together. Despite being with me for so many years, Irene has never loved me. I’m certain she still loves Mikey.” He doesn’t love you; come with me instead.
Claude quickly added, “Don’t be too sad. You need to keep looking forward in life.” For example, look at me!
Sam said nothing. He was like a spectator by the sidelines, secretly observing everything. However, he coldly mocked them in his heart, What a bunch of scumbags!
All of a sudden, Stanley walked over and told Sophia, “Aunt, the old man is sending some people over to visit you. Quite a lot of people will be coming. So, I asked Maria to bring out some extra chairs and benches just in case we run out of seats later.”
Huh? Old Master is sending some people over? Also, quite a lot of people will be coming? Sophia stood up and went to discuss with Maria about bringing out more chairs. Meanwhile, Joel and Claude looked very upset while Sam looked puzzled. When they say quite a lot of people… how many do they mean?
10 minutes later, Celine opened the door and entered. Then, she loudly called out, “Mikey! Sofie! You have guests!”
Michael changed into a set of comfortable clothes and came down from the second floor. Sophia stuck her head out of the kitchen and everybody looked toward the front door in unison. After Celine entered, she was followed by a well-groomed young man dressed in a suit and holding a bouquet in his hand. He looked to be in his twenties, had bushy eyebrows, and had large, lively eyes, which made him look very masculine.
Behind that young man, another young man in his twenties followed. This man had a sharp and angular face with soft and pleasant facial features. He was also dressed to the nines and held flowers and gifts in his hands. After that, a third young man followed. This person had a cold but handsome face as well as a sharp aura around him. His expression was stiff and frozen, and his steps were steady as he came in with a bouquet. Then, a fourth young man followed. This man had a warm smile as gentle as a spring breeze and his enchanting eyes were very attractive. He gave off the impression of a loyal and caring little puppy…
Row after row of attractive young men holding fresh flowers in their hands came inside. They were all dressed neatly. Soon, the living room was filled with well-dressed unmarried men in their twenties. It was the first time Sophia ever felt that her living room was small.
Michael stared at the sight before him blankly. This is a f*cking platoon! Just how much does the old man hate me?! How dare he prepare an entire platoon to take my place?!
Sam was also stunned by the aggressive and imposing behavior displayed by the young men of the Fletcher Family coming to ‘visit the sick’.
Still, the most shocked of them all was Sophia. Aren’t these the young men of the Fletcher Family that I went on a blind date with back at the hospital?! How long ago was that?! I can’t believe the Old Master was reserving them for me!
Subsequently, Celine sat Sophia down on the sofa as the platoon of young men vigorously arranged themselves into several rows. They were of equal height, wore the same clothes, had the same expressions, and stood in identical poses. Moreover, they held flowers in their left hand and a gift in their right—even the flowers and the gifts were exactly the same. Hence, they had more order than a military parade as they stood there, waiting for Sophia to take her pick.
This atmosphere; this sight before me… I’m sure even the selection of concubines for emperors in the past couldn’t compare to this… Thus, Sophia felt completely speechless by the display in front of her.
Although it was not the first time Michael was faced with the old man’s crazy antics, he still nearly passed out from anger. Fine! Do what you want! He silently took up a spot in a corner and watched Celine carrying out Old Master’s orders as she introduced the entire platoon of young and excellent bachelors from the Fletcher Family to Sophia.
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