Matthew's tone was murmuring, ambiguous.
"Although the Bennett Family is in Brocade City, their influence should not be underestimated. Even the major families in Kyoto need to be wary. Will the lady's marriage into the Bennett Family affect us in any way?"
Matthew slowly raised his head. His face hidden in the darkness gradually showed emotion.
The usual harmless smile on his face was now so faint that it was almost invisible, his eyes dark as the night, making it impossible to fathom what emotions lay deep within.
"Young Master Louis might be the person from back then, his identity..."
"Surviving was his lucky break. If he's smart, he should not oppose me again."
Matthew chuckled, a mix of disdainful confidence and arrogance.
"Second Master is right. I was overthinking. And what about the lady's marriage?"
Matthew focused intensely on the beads in his hand, without any intention of answering...
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