Triplets: Daddy, Please Pamper Us Lightly
Chapter 608 - 607: Self-Harming Trick_1

Chapter 608: Chapter 607: Self-Harming Trick_1

Old Master Leo noticed that King seemed to treat Wesley differently, giving him this gift in front of everyone and making such an admiring comment. He feared it was an attempt to steal Wesley away from him.

After this lengthy period of selection, he finally found a successor that both he and his granddaughter approved of; he definitely could not let someone else grab that first.

Mr. Leo stepped forward and spoke as the host, "King seems willing to give such a valuable gift to Wesley, which is an acknowledgment of his abilities and a friendly gesture. As the host, I will accept this sword on Wesley’s behalf, as it will serve as a perfect congratulatory gift for him."

Those words caused quite a stir.

After all, Wesley was not a part of the Leo Family. Old Master Leo arguably had no right to make decisions for him.

Also, what was this so-called ’congratulatory gift’?

Could there be a surprise waiting at this banquet?

Having successfully attracted everyone’s attention, Old Master Leo chuckled, "As many of you already know, I fell ill a while back and there’s seemed to be no signs of improvement. I was quite certain I would be meeting my Maker. I was not afraid of death, but I was worried about my precious granddaughter, afraid that someone might take advantage of her once I was gone!"

As he spoke, Old Master Leo’s gaze swept over the ambitious members of the Leo Family, including Belka.

"My granddaughter is gentle-natured. Taking on the heavy responsibilities of the whole family would indeed be a struggle. So, I have always been looking for suitable candidates to become Selena’s support, to protect the honor of the Leo Family together with her. But her standards are high. Among the many eligible aristocrats in Sicily, she didn’t find any suitable. Until..."

Old Master Leo’s gaze fell on Yan Ling.

At this moment, Yan Ling finally realized.

No wonder she had been feeling that the grandfather-granddaughter duo had been acting quite strangely. Could they have thought from the beginning about her becoming the family heir?

"Not only did this man cure my illness, but he also constantly protects my granddaughter. Such an excellent and righteous person is fully suitable to become the new head of the Leo Family."

With that said, everyone understood that Wesley was not actually a servant, but was the chosen successor of the Leo Family selected by Old Master Leo.

No wonder King chose to give his gift to such a young man. He must’ve already known that this man would become the new head of the Leo Family, and he wanted to establish a relationship in advance.

The tactics of the Dark Empire were indeed brilliant. A single sword was enough to bring the Leo Family under their control.

Yan Ling also thought the same, but she found this whole situation rather absurd and humorous.

How could Old Master Leo have such an idea? Even though her current disguise as a man was flawless, she was ultimately an outsider, without any foundation in Sicily.

Why did they think she could become the future pillar of the Leo Family?

Overconfidence really could kill!

But the old man meant well, and Yan Ling had no way to disclose her identity in front of so many aristocrats, making Old Master Leo a laughingstock among the aristocracy.

After much consideration, she decided to clarify the misunderstanding after the banquet was over.

Old Master Leo had been observing Yan Ling’s reactions all along. Seeing her not reacting but remaining silent, he was secretly pleased.

It seemed that she was on the same page.

That really was great. After Wesley married his beloved granddaughter Selena, he would immediately step down from his position as family head and enjoy his remaining years in leisure.