Noble Pampering: Demon CEO's Relentless Entanglement-Chapter 695 - 691 Second-Hand Man (Part 1)

Although Asher Land did not heed Colton Morton’s words to arrive at the Morton Family by noon, he eventually showed up a little after six in the afternoon.

"Uncle Morton, I apologize, I just wrapped up some work at the company and that’s why I was a bit delayed."

"It’s no bother, no bother at all..." Colton Morton, being someone who would let things slide when given room to do so, still felt that Asher Land was granting him some respect.

"I’ve asked someone to prepare dinner. Asher, why don’t you stay here and have dinner with us tonight."

Asher Land didn’t refuse, which secretly delighted Irene Morton. Perhaps letting her father discuss the marriage with him still left some room for negotiation.

The dinner was exceptionally grand, with nearly all the Mortons present, including Irene’s parents, brother, sister-in-law, and even several uncles who came.

Irene Morton sat beside Asher Land, keeping her head down and not speaking to him.

"Third Young Master Land is young and promising, truly a perfect match for Irene," Irene’s eldest uncle suddenly said.

"Indeed, if Irene follows Third Young Master Land, she’d definitely be choosing the right person. Nowadays, you can’t find someone as outstanding as Third Young Master Land even if you go searching with a lantern," someone chimed in.

Asher Land smiled without speaking, merely raising the wine glass in front of him and taking a slight sip of the red wine.

Colton Morton’s face somewhat fell; this probing seemed to have no effect on Asher Land, which indeed left him feeling a bit embarrassed.

He knew that there had always been some tension between him and these uncles of Irene’s. Originally, he thought if Irene married someone like Asher Land, he could at last feel proud in front of them. But now, Asher Land’s attitude...

"Yes, indeed, Irene following Asher would be following the right person." Colton Morton spoke, unhurriedly, "When Brother Land was alive, an engagement between Asher and Irene was already set; their marriage is only a matter of time."

These words were deliberately said for the ears of Irene’s uncles.

Marriage?

Asher Land chuckled softly and silently placed his wine glass on the table.

"Uncle Morton, there are some things I must say."

The people in the restaurant almost all raised their heads in unison, directing their gaze at Asher Land.

"Irene is a good girl, but if she were to be with me, I’m afraid it might be a bit of an injustice."

Marrying a young, talented financial prodigy with immense power would be an injustice?

Everyone looked at each other, truly not understanding.

"Asher!" Colton Morton seemed to foresee what Asher Land was about to say, so he spoke up, his tone somewhat stern.

"Uncle Morton, I’m serious." Asher Land’s lips curved into a slight, elegant smile, his every gesture exuding a natural noble aura.

"You are well aware that my past private life was indeed somewhat debauched." Asher Land didn’t mind belittling himself, "I’ve been with many women, even had children. To be honest, there’s still a woman living in the East Garden, in my room, as we speak."

Asher Land’s words left everyone present filled with shock.

Wasn’t this said with ulterior motives? Weren’t they the ones praising him for being an excellent person?

Well then, might as well give them a good look at his ’excellence.’

The Morton Family was also one with prestige; if they were to shamelessly insist on thrusting their daughter into the arms of a man with women and children, surely, not much face would be gained.

"Honestly, Uncle Morton, for your dear daughter, at most I can only be considered a secondhand man. Are you really willing to entrust her to me?"