Getting spoiled in a woman dominating world-Chapter 460: A meeting?

Sitting in the kitchen, Kiera frowned slightly "...He copies power directly from women like that?"

"And having many women is better?"

Florence, tucked against Brandon’s side on the bench seat, gave a small nod.

"Mhm. And honestly? I like being with everyone here. The house feels alive and warm."

She tilted her head just enough to brush a kiss against the side of Brandon’s neck.

Seeing the smile on Florence’s face, Kiera let out a deep breath "I mean, as long as you are happy and okay with it... I don’t mind. I’s your choice after all."

Florence’s gaze softened instantly and reached across to pat her head.

"Thank you for understanding, dear."

Kiera held her mother’s gaze for a moment. Then her eyes flicked sideways to Brandon.

"I’m sorry... for earlier. Grabbing you like that. Yelling. I just... I didn’t know. And it felt like you were lying to me all along."

With a faint smile, he replied "It’s okay. I understand your emotions."

Lowering her gaze, Kiera asked "So... like everyone here is your lover?"

With a dry smile, he nodded his head "Yeah."

Kiera was dumbfounded "...You are really greedy."

Florence giggled, and Brandon just sighed with a wry smile.

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Two more days passed-

Brandon and Eira were walking through the academy grounds with his arm around her shoulder.

Passerby students threw glances at him and whispered to themselves.

Glancing around, Eira murmured "I can feel all the envious glances..."

Brandon let out a chuckle and continued walking with her.

Up ahead, near the arched stone entrance to the eastern wing, a familiar figure detached from the crowd and walked straight toward them.

Brandon raised his head. "Selena..."

Selena stopped in front of him and a faint smile curved her mouth "Hello..."

He kept his own smile easy and genuine. "Seems like you’re doing well. No lingering effects after that, right?"

Selena shook her head "Thanks to you... no."

She exhaled, almost a laugh "I’ve lost some of my strength... Haa. It’s borrowed power anyway."

Her gaze flicked briefly to the quad around them, then back to him. "But other than that, I’m perfectly fine. Better than fine, actually. Quieter in here." She tapped two fingers against her temple.

Brandon nodded "That’s good to hear."

Then Selena’s attention shifted to Eira and extended her hand "Sorry for the trouble I caused during the tournament..."

Eira looked down at the offered hand and reached out to take it "Brandon already told me about what happened."

Selena’s fingers tightened briefly around Eira’s before letting go. "I wasn’t myself... back then."

She shook her head "Nevermind that, it’s all in the past. Seems like you two are enjoying yourself... I won’t interrupt anymore."

With a giggle, she waved her hand "See you later."

Brandon nodded, and she walked past them.

Looking back at her. Eira was amused "Damn, she looks a lot different from the day I faced her in the tournament."

She then turned to Brandon "You are joining the third-year tournament, right?"

He gave a nod "Yeah... I also want to meet Esmery and tell her something."

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Brandon pushed open the heavy door of the Headmistress’s office without knocking butwas surprised to see that Esmery was not there.

"Hm?"

He turned on his shoes, already reaching for the door handle again.

Before he could step fully back into the corridor, a woman in the navy-and-silver livery of the Academy’s administrative staff rounded the corner.

She stopped short when she saw him "Are you here to meet the Headmistress, Mr. Brandon?"

He gave a short nod. "Is she on leave today?"

The woman shook her head quickly "No, sir. Currently she is in a meeting with the other Academy officials and several board members."

Brandon raised an eyebrow "Lead me there."

The woman blinked. "E-Eh?"

"But, Mr. Brandon, they are in the middle of-"

"Doesn’t matter." His intervened gently. "Lead me there."

She glanced down the corridor as though hoping someone more senior would materialize and rescue her from this moment. But no one did.

After a long second, she nodded and turned on her heel.

"This way, please."

Brandon followed without another word.

They moved through the upper corridors of the central spire and quickly reached the room.

The administrative aide slowed and then lifted her hand to knock.

But Brandon reached past her and pushed both doors open in one smooth motion and stepped inside.

Guh! The woman’s jaw dropped in shock "Mr. B-Brandon?"

The Council Chamber fell abruptly silent.

Everyone around the long oval table froze and turned to look at Brandon.

"Huh..."

"Brandon Kael?"

"The male awakener...?"

Some frowned at him ’It’s my first time meeting him in person.’

’Herald of Rheanne...’

Brandon waved his hand casually "Hi there, Esmery..."

The members were startled to see him addressing her so casually ’Are they that close?’

’This woman...’

Esmery quickly stood up and walked to him "Brandon?"

With a faint smile, he leaned forward to whisper "I just wanted to talk to you in person."

Esmery glanced at the board members for a moment before turning to look at him and murmured "Is it something urgent?"

Shaking his head, he replied "Not really, you know Alyssa Sytheria from the Sytheria House, a third year in this academy."

"On the first day of the tournament, place her against me so I can fight her."

Upon hearing this, Esmery’s gaze narrowed slightly "You really have a grudge against her house, huh..."

"Okay, I will do it. Is there anything else?"

He shook his head again "Nothing."

She exhaled softly "You could have told me that over the phone... crashing the meeting like this." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

He just kept his usual smile "Well, since I came here... the board members will know that you have a close connection with me."

"It’s a good thing for you, I guess."

Esmery’s smile softened faintly "Yeah, you are right."

He gave a nod "Alright then, I am leaving."

With that, he turned around to leave the room.

The woman who escorted him stayed plastered to the wall with a nervous smile.

Brandon paused just long enough to glance back over his shoulder at Esmery.

"See you later."

"Mhm."

Esmery turned and returned to her seat with the same grace before looking at the council members.

"Now, shall we continue discussing the fourth-year vault-access proposal? Or would anyone like to voice an opinion on the tournament bracket first?"

Silence fell for a moment as they exchanged glances... knowing that they should consider their words before speaking out.

Noticing this, Esmery smiled in her heart ’...This is a good feeling. Thank you, Brandon.’