The Invisible Mogul novel 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.