Chapter 38: Auction Starts

Ruxley's memory was exceptional. Although dozens of people had attended yesterday's stone-betting event, he recognized Elowen at a glance. Ruxley looked up at Elowen, swirling the wine in his glass with a playful expression. "So? He's your cousin. Are you planning to stand up for him?" Elowen trembled slightly and quickly shook his head. "Sir, you've misunderstood! How could I dare stand up for this fool? The fact that he dared offend you shows just how clueless he is. You can handle him however...