In the next moment, Gendry ignored Jon's blunt, almost murderous gaze, and immediately stepped forward to twist the knife.
"Lord Joy, I think you misunderstood my meaning, and also tarnished the dignity belonging to an Essosi noble."
While correcting seriously, Gendry didn't forget to arrange his robe to display the pride belonging to a noble of the Eastern Continent.
"What I want to say is, we heard about Miss Anya's beauty on the very first day we landed in Tampa, and we admire her practical ability endlessly. Therefore, if a marriage contract can be added to this gambling agreement, at the cost of Miss Anya's happiness, presumably you, as a father, will definitely not refuse such a sincere proposal."
As soon as these words came out, the nobles present who were originally prepared to watch a good show immediately turned their heads to look at Old Joy.
Obviously, letting his daughter become a slave or lover of a Tyroshi would be an absolutely unacceptable insult to Old Joy, who cared about face.
But on the other hand, if it was just concluding a marriage contract, then from any angle, this was a hugely profitable deal.
After all, whether Muke Deer or Wolf Lyantarg, judging from their performance, they both looked young and promising, and possessed considerable wealth, completely the best husband candidates for Miss Anya.
Seeing this situation, especially the few old nobles who lent money to Old Joy just now, they directly began to persuade Old Joy, hoping he could accept this condition.
After all, the reason they were willing to lend Gold Dragons was only for profit. Now that it was a sure-win deal, continuing to refuse for the sake of face would be foolish.
After that, several partners immediately whispered, and more salon members joined the persuasion.
Under so much advice, even a stubborn stone would be melted into magma.
Therefore, Old Joy, whose head was muddled, quickly accepted this proposal.
Of course, to prove that his fundraising was real and effective, Old Joy stated that he needed some time to prepare, and the gamble could be arranged a little later.
Hearing this, Jon naturally wouldn't show overly anxious emotions, so as not to let the hooked fish break free from the line.
After that, playing the role of a noble from the Eastern Continent, he proposed to tour Joy's manor on his own, which was naturally granted.
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At the same time, inside the Joy family's spacious manor, a cocktail party accompanying the salon was also being held simultaneously on the second floor of the main building.
After all, those who could participate in the alchemy salon were all local nobles. Inviting only members to participate while leaving their families aside was obviously not in accordance with etiquette.
Therefore, the young people who accompanied them gathered here for emotional and beneficial integration, and of course, there was no lack of physical collisions.
Regarding this dirty behavior, Miss Anya detested it deeply.
Although she was seventeen years old, which could be considered a mature woman in Westeros, and some people already had children.
But deep inside, she actually always rejected men, such despicable creatures.
The reason was naturally due to Old Joy's negative influence.
In Miss Anya's memory, since her mother passed away, she began to manage the family business in her teens, and even had to bite the bullet and write to the family across the Narrow Sea for help to maintain the current situation.
And throughout Anya's growth process, Old Joy was completely a hands-off shopkeeper, not caring much except for spending time drinking and having fun.
Therefore, even now, the so-called men in Anya's heart were all irresponsible, shameless, and lying males.
Just like now, a middle-aged man in a butler's formal suit was promising vows to Miss Anya.
"As you can see, the conditions offered by Earl Rosby are extremely benevolent. As long as you nod in agreement, you will be the mistress of the castle."
Hearing this, the corners of Anya Taylor-Joy's mouth tilted slightly, as if she had received great courtesy.
"Heavens! Am I going to become a countess?"
However, hearing her question, the middle-aged man who looked like a butler explained somewhat awkwardly.
"No, I think you misunderstood. You can live in the castle legitimately, and can even publicize your relationship with the Earl. But... only the position of Countess cannot be given to you."
"So I will just become a temporary resident of a castle, at best the Earl's mistress?"
"No, this is just your own definition. But as long as you nod, you don't need to worry about any problems anymore, including your father can also move into Rosby Castle together."
However, hearing this, two people expressed contempt for Earl Rosby in their hearts at the same time.
At this moment, Jon, who squatted under the balcony and listened to these conversations, also somewhat pitied this Miss Anya whom he hated.
As for the client Earl Rosby mentioned in the dialogue, he was an old player buried up to his neck in soil.
As far as he knew, this old man was already over sixty or even seventy years old. Although his wife had passed away for many years, he never thought of remarrying.
Of course, this did not mean that Earl Rosby was infatuated and loyal.
On the contrary, this old thing happened to be an elderly playboy. He usually didn't even return to Rosby Castle, but stayed in King's Landing, even occupying a room in the Red Keep, choosing to spend time drinking and having fun for a long time.
Don't look at his butler bragging here that Earl Rosby could give Miss Anya high-standard treatment, but in fact, in the Red Keep, even the court ladies knew very well that Earl Rosby, apart from a title, only had his castle left in his hands.
If it weren't because creditors couldn't break into the Red Keep, the Earl would probably have to sell his territory to keep his status.
So, the conversation at hand was fundamentally an out-and-out scam, bullying the Joy family for not knowing the specific truth.
Fortunately, listening to this girl's attitude, she was obviously not attracted by empty fame, and sent that butler away.
Back to Jon, he didn't intentionally want to eavesdrop, but really had nothing to do so he walked to this garden, and happened to see the figure on the terrace.
As for the dialogue between the two, it was all due to Jon's extraordinary spiritual power. Even if he didn't intend to, he heard every word clearly.
In addition, if the voice hadn't sounded just right, he wouldn't mind prying into the interior of this manor.
However, just when Jon was indignant, lamenting that he was too naive and kind, a trace of inexplicable feeling couldn't help rising deep in his heart.
Along with Arya's previous proposal, including Gendry's persistence just now, it all flooded into his heart at this moment, reminding Jon of the dog System's previous sarcastic preaching.
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