Strongest Mage with the Lust system

Chapter 632  Pauline

While his words put a small, happy smile on Lily's face, they made Sera even more nervous.

It was then something clicked in her mind as she frowned, 'What's going on? Why am I so nervous? Is it just because I'm worried she wouldn't treat me well?'

She knew this wasn't the case. It didn't take her more than a split second to realize the true reason–she was worried, worried that Max might not love her the same as Lily.

Realizing this, she took a deep breath and thought, 'It doesn't matter whether he loves her more than me or not, as long as he sincerely loves me and I love him.'

This was the reason she gave Riva when she told her he had more women, and it still held true.

Immediately, all her nervousness vanished, and she smiled at Lily.

"Hello, Lily. I'm Sera. I'm sure Sir Max has already told you about me."

Lily looked at her up and down before she also smiled and nodded, "Indeed, he has. Seeing you, I can see why he likes you even though it hasn't been long since you two met."

Sera took the compliment, and thanked her, "Thank you, Sister Lily. But compared to me, you are a lot more beautiful."

Lily didn't understand but Max did what she meant by the last part. She was saying, 'We have something between us beyond beauty and other things.'

He smiled at her and nodded.

Lily also smiled politely before turning to look at Claire, "You must be sister Claire. It's very nice to meet you."

Claire didn't mind that she praised Sera but not her and smiled, "It's very nice to meet you too, Mi… sister Lily."

After introductions, the trio started telling each other about themselves, their experiences and how they met Max to familiarize themselves to each other.

Max didn't try to involve himself in the ladies talk and calmly listened.

Soon, a few hours passed. Then suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

"Sir Max, Patriarch has invited you and your friend for dinner in half an hour." Vani's voice was heard.

Max yawned, which earned him some glares, and said, "Alright ladies, we are going for dinner in 30 minutes. Go get ready."

"Sir Max, it won't be appropriate if I join you all since I wasn't invited. So–"

Before Max could say anything, Lily grabbed her hand in hers and shook her head, "You are one of us now, sister Sera. So, of course, you'll join us. Or could it be that you still think of yourself as an outsider."

"No. It's not that. I just–" "Then it's decided." Lily said, silencing her.

…

Half an hour later, everyone gathered once again.

Emily really didn't want to come but Lily insisted, so she reluctantly agreed. Max tried to talk to her too but she just gave half-hearted replies causing him to smile bitterly and stop.

After that, the group followed Vani and Renu and arrived at Mike's mansion where Mike's butler, an elderly man in a black and white suit, was waiting for them.

"Master Max, and the rest of you, welcome!" He greeted them with a polite bow.

Max and others nodded in greeting.

"Lord Patriarch is awaiting your presence in the dining hall. Please follow me." The butler said before glancing at Vani and Renu, "Lord Patriarch would be happy if you two also came over."

Renu was about to nod but Vani shook her head, "It's fine, Sir Jack. We don't want to be a bother."

Saying this, she bowed slightly and retreated with Renu.

…

When the group entered the dining hall, they saw four people.

Mike was seated on the head seat at the rectangular dining table. On his right side was a middle-aged, gentle looking lady, and on his left side was a man who looked quite similar to him. Beside the lady sat a stern looking girl in a green dress. Mike rose to his feat when he saw them, and smiled, "Thank you for coming, everyone. Please take your seats."

"Thank you Patriarch!" Max nodded and took the seat opposite him.

Lily sat on his right side while Sera on his left. After that, others took their seats.

Apart from Max, Lily, Emily, Ray and Shasha, everyone else felt nervous sitting at the same table as Fuller Family's head. Despite being a Fuller herself, Sera was no exception, however she didn't show it on her face.

After they took seats, Mike sat down. He swept his gaze across everyone before stopping on Sera.

"Aren't you that child, Seraphina? Elder Riva's… attendant?"

Sera rose to her feet and respectfully answered, "Yes, patriarch."

"Haha, sit down. Don't be so formal." Mike laughed. He then introduced the people beside him.

The middle-aged lady was his wife, the man was his son and the girl in green was his daughter, Pauline.

After taking a good look at Pauline, who Mike wanted him to marry, Max introduced Lily and others.

While the maids served them mana rich spirit fruits, magic beast meat, and other delicacies, Mike glanced at Lily and said, "I couldn't take a good look at her in the morning, but this child is really beautiful."

Max smiled, looking at Lily and said, "She is indeed."

Lily felt a blush creep on her cheeks when she felt his gaze, but controlled herself and gave Mike a polite smile.

Mike then glanced at Sera and said, "No wonder you rejected my proposal. It turns out you already have someone from my family in your eyes."

Max knew he was saying this just for saying's sake. So, he didn't bother to respond to it.

After having dinner, Max asked, "Patriarch Fuller, now are you going to tell me how you plan to send us out of the city?"

Immediately, the mood shifted and became sombre. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Pauline will tell you. She is in charge of arranging everything." Mike said, rising to his feet. "Now, I have something urgent to do. So, please excuse me."

Saying this, he walked out of the hall. His son and wife followed suit after giving them a courtesy nod.

After they left, Pauline snapped her fingers and the maids swiftly arrived and cleaned the table.

She then looked at Max, her eyes narrowing as she asked, "So, you rejected me, huh?"

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