The Head of the Household [2]

My body shuddered upon hearing his words. 

'So he wants to take everything...'

Leon and Evelyn both looked stunned by what the Head said, his nonchalant attitude only adding to his suffocating presence.

It was as though he had said nothing of importance. 

I pursed my lips and talked, 

"....If you've already planned everything out, why do you need me and Leon to lead?"

 "Didn't I say so before?" 

Aldric carefully placed the teacup down. 

"I'm doing all of this to fix your reputation within the Household. If you manage to succeed, then the citizens and my vassals will start treating you better. They won't avoid you like they do now. This will benefit you in the long run." 

But I like it that way... 

"Of course, I do gain something out of this too." 

A faint smile appeared on Aldric's lips as he refilled the teacup.