Once Robson and Viscount Luke completed their transaction, they immediately dropped their business-like facades and began discussing the kingdom's military affairs.
This was something most men in the entire Frank Kingdom did in their leisure time—competing with one another over their past military achievements.
Valentino simply listened from the side. She had understood the transaction between Robson and Viscount Luke, but she did not interfere.
Although Valentino had secured her position in the Fengman Clan, she had only been a Countess for a few months. Even though she had officially solidified her standing with Marquis Oscillate's support, undercurrents still surged beneath the clan's calm surface.
In fact, for Valentino, was Robson's progress not also a way to thoroughly consolidate her own power?
If Robson truly secured his position, Valentino could act without restraint when it came to purging the clan from within.
