Chapter 225: Chapter 225: A Pleasant Atmosphere?
"No, I just wanted to ask you..."
Justin Callahan barely suppressed his irritation, ready to say something.
But July Quinn did not even give him the chance to finish, directly interrupting, "If you’re not planning to contribute money, then shut up."
As soon as the words fell, she chose the seat furthest to the side out of four positions and sat down on her own.
Kyle Keaton also did not want to get involved in the entanglements of these people, so he followed and took the seat next to July Quinn.
Justin Callahan still glared at July Quinn with a fierce expression, but ultimately, after Nina Quinn’s persuasion, he sat beside Kyle Keaton.
As for Nina Quinn, she took the seat farthest from July Quinn.
At this moment, Miles Jacobs personally brought two cups of fine wine to Kyle Keaton.
What he saw was Justin Callahan and Nina Quinn sitting together awkwardly, while Mrs. Keaton, who he wanted to desperately please, sat at the corner playing on her phone.
"These people are really something, arranging the seats like this?"
Not to mention, the discord between July Quinn and Nina Quinn was well-known.
Now having them sit together, it’s not just about being clueless but hiding a malicious intent to send the Jacobs Family down a dead end, isn’t it?
Miles Jacobs felt like he was losing favor with the main benefactors.
"I’ll rearrange the seating right now."
But the moment Miles Jacobs finished speaking, Justin Callahan unhappily shouted, "Master Jacobs, what do you mean by this?"
After all, he was a noble from Esteria, and attending this auction today was already giving face to Miles Jacobs.
Logically, the fine wine Miles Jacobs offered should be enjoyed by him.
But there was none!
Miles Jacobs not only delivered the fine wine to others but also wanted to change the seating due to others’ displeasure.
Although Justin Callahan wasn’t very pleased with this seat either, seeing Miles Jacobs adjust the seating for others less significant than him was quite annoying.
Miles Jacobs turned back to face Justin Callahan’s almost distorted angry face, realizing he inadvertently offended another noble from Esteria.
However, he quickly suppressed his internal chaos and said with a smile, "It’s nothing, just hoping to create a good atmosphere for everyone."
This seemed for Justin Callahan’s benefit, but he still wanted to change seats, completely disregarding Justin Callahan’s dignity.
Justin Callahan was especially annoyed, "Master Jacobs, I don’t need you to create any good atmosphere."
The implication being he did not agree to the seat change.
Never lose face!
Especially in front of July Quinn, he did not want to lose to the man beside her.
"But Assistant Keaton needs it."
Miles Jacobs stubbornly said.
Offending Justin Callahan was no big deal after all.
Because the Jacobs Family’s current branch in Esteria had little interaction with the Callahan Family.
But offending Lord Keaton would bring the Jacobs Family close to a dead end.
As for why he used the term "Assistant Keaton" in front of Justin Callahan, it was simply considering that Justin Callahan came from Esteria.
Even if he didn’t know Kyle Keaton personally, he must have heard of Kyle Keaton’s name.
Using "Assistant Keaton" to refer to Lord Keaton should leave Justin Callahan guessing, but unable to connect this assistant to the esteemed noble of Esteria.
Miles Jacobs guessed correctly that Justin Callahan was not very familiar with Kyle Keaton and really thought of him as the assistant addressed, but did not expect Justin Callahan to be more furious at having his dignity dismissed for an assistant.
"What does an assistant need with a good atmosphere!"
Justin Callahan seethed, nearly telling Miles Jacobs directly that adjusting the seating for an assistant, making Justin Callahan a laughing stock, would mean opposing the entire Callahan Family.
He presumed that under his powerful presence, Miles Jacobs would have to comply, since after all, Miles Jacobs was a clever man.
Little did he know, Miles Jacobs seemed to have abandoned self-preservation today and dared to openly retort, "What’s wrong with an assistant? An assistant is also a human. Why wouldn’t they need a good atmosphere?"
Justin Callahan was livid.
Since when did a small family head in Westmarch dare to challenge him?
"Don’t you believe I..." The threatening words were about to escape.
But at this moment, Kyle Keaton, who had been silent since they met, suddenly spoke up.
"If he wants to sit here so much, then let him sit here."