Monopolize My Mysterious Wife
Chapter 689 - 689 675 Do you want to see this Counts marriage

Chapter 689: 675, Do you want to see this Count’s marriage certificate? (2)_1 Chapter 689: 675, Do you want to see this Count’s marriage certificate? (2)_1 “How could he do this? Where does it leave the face of our Sophallo family? What about the next heir to the Sophallo family?”

At these words, the faces of the elders became serious. Although the sixth elder’s temper was somewhat hot, the words he spoke echoed their sentiments.

If outsiders knew that the count of their Sophallo family had married a man, it would become a huge joke.

“Stop talking, the Count is here.” The third elder, closest to the door, saw a figure gradually approaching from outside and reminded in a low voice.

The sixth elder fell silent. Everyone looked towards the door where two figures walked in against the light.

Today, Black Jack was still in black clothes and trousers, his sleeves loosely rolled up, embodying an aura of cold solemnity.

Everyone stood up in unison. Despite their dissatisfaction with Black Jack for bringing Jian Luo to the Elder Pavilion, they had to show deep respect on their faces.

“Count!”

Black Jack responded with a tepid hum. His icy gaze softened slightly only when he looked at the person next to him.

The elders averted their gaze, surreptitiously examining Jian Luo. When they saw his delicate, jade-like face, they were slightly taken aback.

Jian Luo was still in his usual white shirt, with a light-colored coat added. His simple attire could not conceal his natural elegance.

Though he seemed gentle and approachable, everyone in the room knew how aloof he truly was. The similarity between Jian Qing and Jian Luo was not just about their physical likeness, but also their chilly temperament.

“Why are the elders staring at me? Do I have flowers on my face?” Feeling their gaze, Jian Luo calmly asked.

Black Jack pulled him closer and tightened his hold. The cold intent in his blue eyes shocked the elders, who quickly looked away.

The seats at the conference table were always fixed. Except for the empty one at the head of the table, the others were all occupied by the elders.

Seeing only one seat left, the elders shot sidelong glances at Jian Luo, their eyes full of anticipation for the drama to come.

However, the next second, what Black Jack did surprised them, leaving them with rather ugly expressions.

Black Jack took Jian Luo’s hand and gently made him sit in the soft chair at the head, while he casually stood by his side, one hand on the back of the chair, unintentionally guarding him.

“Count, this… isn’t quite appropriate,” the sixth elder said, his face grave and his eyes full of disapproval as he looked at Black Jack.

“What’s inappropriate?” Black Jack asked coldly, without even lifting an eyelid.

“He’s not one of us, the Sophallo family. This seat… doesn’t fit him,” the sixth elder was going to say that Jian Luo did not deserve the seat, but considering Black Jack’s usual defensive attitude towards Jian Luo, he phrased his words more delicately to avoid irritating Black Jack.

Jian Luo leaned back slightly, cast a glance at everyone, and pursed his thin lips.

He had just arrived, and these old fossils were frowning at him. It seemed they were quite dissatisfied with him.

Black Jack cast a light glance at the sixth elder, his handsome face chilly: “Who said he’s not a member of the Sophallo family? What if this Count shows you our marriage certificate?”

His man was not for them to order about.

This effectively confirmed their Count had really married a man.

This meant that the mistress of their Sophallo family was actually a man.

Everyone looked at Jian Luo, who sat composedly at the head of the table, their faces complex and indescribable. What was the Jian Family thinking? Were they not afraid of being ridiculed for agreeing to such a thing?

The sixth elder was deeply annoyed, but forced himself to confront Black Jack’s icy gaze: “Be that as it may, this seat can only be occupied by you, Count. No one else is permitted.”

Black Jack’s icy aura became more pronounced, and he stated dominantly: “No one else is allowed, huh? Well, if he wants, he can have everything the Sophallo family owns.”

At these words, several elders gasped in surprise. Seeing that Black Jack didn’t seem to be joking, disbelief shone in their eyes.

The sixth elder in particular, who had just been directly challenged, wore a particularly ugly expression.

Compared to their dissatisfaction and anger, Jian Luo actually enjoyed Black Jack’s words, revealing a faint smile.

The elders who were already displeased with Jian Luo immediately went on the defensive when they saw his smile, convinced that he was taunting them.

“Count, the sixth elder does have a point. That seat has always been occupied only by the Counts throughout generations. Plus, there’s a rule in the Elder Pavilion against admitting outsiders,” the fourth elder couldn’t stand being an ostrich any longer and spoke out.

Their words categorized Jian Luo as an outsider, clearly indicating they refused to acknowledge his marriage to Black Jack.

Black Jack chuckled coldly, his deep voice chilling like ice: “Did I not make myself clear, or are your old ears not working? I have said, everything in the Sophallo family is his if he wants it, and if I say he’s qualified to sit there, he is. If you continue to nag, don’t blame me for being rude.”

“Count… no matter what, we’re your elders. We’re doing this for the dignity of you and the Sophallo family. How could you say that to us…” the fourth elder was so angry he could hardly catch his breath, thumping his chest and stamping his foot.

“Count, getting a marriage certificate without telling anyone was really too rash…”

Black Jack sneered, his gaze mysterious and deep as he swept over everyone: “According to the fourth elder, are you saying the elders intend to intervene in my marriage?”

Although everyone was dissatisfied with this marriage, they had to mind their words considering Jian Luo’s and the Jian family’s status. After all, no one present wanted to experience the disciplinary action of Jian Qing.

“The Count’s marriage matters are not something we intend to intervene in, it’s just that the person you are marrying is…” The fifth elder threw a glance at Jian Luo, his meaning clear.

The key issue here was that he had married a man, which was a big problem.

“What did I marry, fifth elder? Please continue,” Black Jack asked coldly.

Meeting those chilling blue eyes, the fifth elder backed down.

“No… nothing.”

The second elder shot the fifth elder a contemptuous look, then turned to Black Jack and said bluntly: “Count, although you may not like what we say, for the sake of the Sophallo family, we must speak our minds. Ordinarily, your marriage is not our business, but the fact is that you’ve married a man. Not to mention how outsiders would view our Sophallo family if they knew, the lack of a subsequent heir to our family alone is a big issue, not to be taken lightly.”