My Insolent Shadow (22 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 96

Count Alton Di Fiolo.

As the second son of House Blanchet, though he was overshadowed by his elder brother Deviron in the succession and thus did not inherit the Blanchet title, he was undeniably a true-blooded heir of the Blanchet lineage.

According to the family’s proud tradition—where no member had ever failed to earn distinction—he had distinguished himself in the Fiolo War and thus secured the title of count.

The man with graying hair appeared middle-aged and boasted a robust, muscular build.

His natural physique was virtually the embodiment of the Blanchet legacy.

Of course, compared to Cassian, he might seem slight—but that was only because his counterpart was Cassian; otherwise, the man possessed the sturdy, powerful frame befitting a Blanchet bloodline.

His gaze swept over me unpleasantly.

At the end of that look lingered a faint smirk that somehow felt ominous.

“You seem to know exactly who I am.”

Too uncomfortable to feign familiarity, I merely pressed my lips tightly together without a word.

Every single person bearing Blanchet blood filled me with nothing but unease and discomfort.

The man turned and walked off without hesitation, clearly expecting me to follow.

When I hesitated, standing still, he glanced back as if to ask why I wasn’t trailing behind.

“Don’t you need a patron?”

A patron? Did this man really come here claiming to be a sponsor for the project?

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