The marriage arrangement had been officially annulled, becoming one of the hottest topics within the Totem Clan.
For weeks, discussions could be heard everywhere from the training grounds and clan halls to the bustling marketplaces.
"Ah, Young Master Riley is truly wise."
"Indeed. He knows his own limits. How could a mere waste young master hope to marry a heaven-blessed genius like Eleanor Blackwood?"
"Still, it's a pity. Young Master Riley is quite handsome. If not for his lack of talent, they would have made a perfect couple."
"Hmph. Perfect couple? Don't joke around. He's just a toad lusting after swan meat."
The opinions varied greatly, but most people agreed on one thing: the engagement's cancellation was inevitable.
Naturally, many expected Riley to be devastated. Some anticipated that he would drown his sorrows in alcohol. Others believed he would become bitter and resentful toward Eleanor and the Blackwood Family.
