He was still dressed in a black, impeccably tailored suit, his handsome face taut, his expression icy. Everyone knew that the second and fourth young masters of the Horne family were indifferent individuals. People had long grown accustomed to his particular coldness. His handsome appearance, combined with his status as the Horne family's fourth young master, had captivated many young heiresses.
Unfortunately, his frosty demeanor meant he wouldn't speak, no matter who tried to cozy up to him. He merely held his wine glass and drank silently.
The women, finding their efforts fruitless, turned their attention to the third and fifth young masters instead. This left the identical twins so busy they hardly had a moment to breathe, and they occasionally cast resentful glances toward James Horne.
