On the dining table, everyone was gathered, including Erwin.
On the left of the Patriarch sat his eldest son, and on the right sat his wife.
Beside William were Emma and then Fiona, while Erwin took his seat next to his sister.
Across from them, beside Aleda, sat Lavender with her father next to her.
"I am delighted to hear that, Sir Carter," Hermen said with a warm smile. "Your investment in the fishery department would finally give the small fishermen scattered across the eastern sea someone to rely on."
William raised a brow. "You're getting into trading now? Isn't your job as Count already exhausting enough?"
Aleda narrowed her eyes at William for questioning the Count, but the man only laughed. "What's the harm in trying something new? And honestly, with the drop in crime, I finally have room to explore other fields."
William shrugged. "Just try not to empty the vault."
