Duke's Palace.

Inside the grand palace.

Assef is reporting his work to his apparent master.

"According to the news from our informants, Duke Stanney's department has already begun to contact Lillian, and the outcome of the contact is still unknown, but it is estimated that it is difficult for the two sides to reach a united front.

Duke Stanney should have known it himself, so he didn't cover it up much, as if he deliberately let other parties know about his behavior. His subordinates thought that his intention to disturb the line of sight was even greater.

As for Prince Lawrence, as the last surviving prince, he is also the most qualified candidate to inherit the throne.

But several of our informants from him have already been identified, and now the remaining two do not dare to appear easily, unless the situation is really urgent, it will be difficult to obtain more information..."

Gladys, who was sitting in a high position, leaned on the steel armrest of the huge chair, supported her head with one hand, and listened to her confidant's subordinates.

She folded her legs, her brown leather boots dangling like the thoughts of her master.

After Assef had all explained, he said, "The factions of all parties have entered a state of equilibrium some time ago, and the return of Lilian, who has royal blood, will naturally make this pool of stagnant water rippling with some ripples. It also made her the focus of the spotlight in a short period of time.

But she alone can't break this balance, at most it is to add more chips to one party, unless she can inherit the title of her late father like me. "

Assef bowed and said: "As you said, Lilian is nothing to be afraid of. Now to break the balance of the royal city, at least those few are needed, and they can make big moves, or... the old king can't do it at all. .

But Lillian's return has given those few opportunities to follow up, but I don't know what they will do. Now the date of her promotion ceremony has not been completely finalized, it should be that some people want to do something from it. article.

So, Lord Gladys, what are we going to do next?

Do you need to win over Lilian? If necessary, the subordinates will arrange it later. "

"Let's wait and see for another day."

Gladys said, "I grew up watching Lillian, and I slept in the same bed with her before, so I know her true character under the false mask.

For Stanney, she can be described as having no united front value. After all, when Lilian's father was liquidated, the old ghost Stanni was the vanguard.

Even if he dared to let Lillian join his camp, he would not really trust an outsider who obviously had an irreconcilable feud with him. Lillian, whether or not he really let go of the hatred of the year, was thinking of his own interests. Neither would choose the Stanley side. "

"You are joking."

Assef respectfully complimented without trace, and said: "Among all the candidates for the highest authority, you are the youngest, but you are only a few years older than Lilian, saying that you watched her grow up, You are really underestimating yourself, you are at the best age, and you are also the brightest star in the city."

"Ah."

Gladys said with a smile: "I really can't stand your flattering face, Assef, but as a woman, I can't find the point of being annoyed when I hear others compliment her on her youth."

Asef struck while the iron was hot, and said, "This subordinate is just telling the truth. You are indeed in your prime. Presumably everyone who has witnessed your beauty cannot refute your subordinate's words. You can't find such a wink in the king's city. people."

Gladys's mouth showed a playful smile. She was in her early thirties, as Asef said, she was still full of charm. From the beginning to the end, she could only see the mature and plump breath, the year-round good living environment and Maintenance, so that she can't see the slightest bit of old age, if she changes into colorful clothes, some people will believe it if she is in her twenties.

"But I seem to have heard that many people are secretly scolding me as an old witch."

"People like that have basically shut up forever, haven't they? They're just jealous of your looks and wealth."

"Really, then it's better to shut up completely, not basically."

Gladys meant something.

Obviously, some people who have strong opinions about her have not been able to shut up completely.

It is self-evident which class these people belong to.

Assef replied: "Aren't you doing this, and it will surely succeed. All those who don't wink will fall into the dust just like their tastes."

Gladys smiled and didn't go any further on this topic, and added: "Tell me about the current situation of my two brothers who are not perfect. They haven't figured it out yet, should they try to resist?"

Assef replied: "Master Bartley and Master Antoni have completely learned their lesson, even if someone secretly throws an olive branch to them, they will not dare to accept it again.

Their choice was to report the informant who tried to rescue them from the fire directly to us, and the only request was, I hope you will treat them better after the matter is done, don't forget the brother and sister relationship, and, bit, let with your kindness. "

"what……"

Gladys couldn't help but stuttered and said, "What an incompetent brother, such a soft head, like a lost dog...

But it's almost the same. There is no place for them in this family. I am the new head of the family.

As for the kindness that gave me the throne of Duke?

Haha, it seems that they haven't figured out the situation yet. They didn't even kneel on the ground, begging for my alms and forgiveness, and still holding the air of my brother. "

Asef said with a flattering smile: "They should be able to see the situation gradually in the future. Perhaps this is the stubbornness of the elder brother at the end. How are you going to deal with them?"

Gladys said lightly: "Let's keep it first. When I think about it someday, when I have time, I will go and see them in person to see how stubborn you are talking about, and how valuable it is."

"Yes."

Assef lowered his eyebrows.

"correct."

Gladys remembered something and said, "I heard that you recruited a good-looking client from outside?"

"Yes."

Asef nodded and said: "He has a special secret technique, and his subordinates thought that it was enough to help Lord Gladys and a trustworthy person, so he led to his subordinates."

"Where is it? Has it been checked by Doug?"

"I'm waiting outside the hall~lightnovelpub.net~ Lord Doug has also checked it out."

"Call in to see?"

"Okay, as you wish."

Soon, Hei Nieyuan, who had been standing quietly outside the hall, was summoned.

Under the guidance of the waiter, he slowly stepped into the magnificent palace.

He was still wearing the Orangutan mask, which he did not take off, and his whole body revealed a sense of mystery.

He walked all the way to Asef and looked at the woman on the steel high chair, He Nieyuan saluted:

"I have seen Lady Gladys."

Gladys looked at her and asked:

"What name?"

"Tony Stark."