บท 217: Heir

The conversation with Viktor and Ivan lasted quite a while. Nikolai drifted off several times while Sofia replaced their drinks several times until the dinner bell echoed through the office. 

"Hmm... time does fly when speaking with you, Ivan." Viktor scoffed, his head lifting while showing a slight smirk at the corner of his lips.

"There you go again father, being snobby and arrogant." 

"Well, I am the lord of the Silvan Alliance, why wouldn't I be arrogant and snobby, hohoho."

'Here we go again...' 

As the crackle of wood filled the background, embers fluttering in the old-fashioned fireplace, the father and son duo once again started bickering. Nikolai narrowed his eyes, watching them while wondering what other reason his father brought him here. 

"Then how about you step down, old man! I know a great candidate for the new generation to get behind!"