Alfred's Advice

"Is it about the match?" Asher asked.

He knew that acting oblivious would only make Alfred's doubts grow, so he began with the most obvious thing that might have prompted Alfred to seek him out.

"Might be," Alfred replied, his face remaining stoic.

Alfred had lived long enough to master the art of concealing his intentions.

But Asher was different. Unlike Alfred, who had emotions and showed them, Asher's seeming indifference was his way of hiding his true nature.

"I will not criticize you for your actions, as it is not intention to do so," Alfred said, his demeanor shifting.

He wanted to corner Asher, but he knew Sylvie wouldn't approve.

Moreover, Alfred didn't want Asher to perceive him as a strict individual who meddled in others' affairs, especially when it wasn't his place.

After all, Asher was the heir to the Greville family.