75. Arthur's Family

Leo was sizing up the mansion. He was surprised that it wasn't overly luxurious like he had imagined. Though the mansion was big, it wasn't stuffed with useless stuff. He felt no discomfort as he walked.

"I have prepared a big lunch for you all."

Lex said with a laugh and led them all to the dining room. Yes, indeed. It was a big lunch.

A long table full of colourful dishes were waiting for them.

"Uncle, I am a girl, do you want me to stuff myself like a bear?"

Dalia asked while frowning.

Lex laughed it off and said, "It would be rude if I don't welcome my guest properly. Come on, let's eat!"

Leo was pleased. He didn't stand on ceremony and started to eat.

Lex and Catherine were stunned for a second before breaking out into a smile.

"I like this one. No pretence."

Catherine said with a smile. Lex nodded to her words.

Arthur and Dalia were at a loss for words when they saw Leo eating without a care in the world.

"Don't just stand there. Let's get on it as well."

Lex took the lead and sat at the head of the table. Catherine sat to his right.

Arthur and Dalia took seat beside Leo and started to eat with proper manners.

Wow, it's my first time seeing a rich man eat.

Leo said to himself when he saw how Arthur and the rest ate. It wasn't that he was uncultured, he is just as cultured as any normal person. However the etiquettes of the rich are completely different.

After a quiet meal, Leo comfortably took a walk outside the mansion. Well, the mansion was so big and had a enormous backyard filled with plants and flowers, so it was just right for him.

"Here you are."

Dalia entered the garden. Arthur was walking behind her, he had an excited expression on his face.

"What's up?"

Dalia asked with a smile, "You like wine?"

Bewildered by her question Leo asked, "Yeah, I do. Why?"

Dalia said slyly, "Uncle has a secret stash of wine, it's premium quality and almost impossible to buy outside."

Leo stared, "He gave us his wine?"

Dalia shook her head, "No. Uncle would only take a glass or two when his craving is uncontrollable. Do you think he would give it to us?"

"Then why are you asking? Wait... you aren't planning to steal it, right?"

Dalia dodged her eyes and said, "Who said anything about stealing? Arthur will get a bottle for us."

Leo looked at Arthur and sighed. This guy sure fell hard, to even dare steal his father's secret stash.

"Anyway, do you even like wine?"

He asked Dalia.

"Why wouldn't I? Are you looking down on me because I am a woman."

Leo shook his head, "No. It's just that woman rarely loves wine."

Dalia scoffed, "Hmph! This lady belongs to that rare bunch."

That's not a compliment.

Leo muttered inside and looked at Arthur again.

"So, when are you gonna get it?"

"Immediately!"

Arthur rushed off. A while later he came back with a dark bottle. It looked at bit old and has a hand written label wrapped around it.

This guy really did it.

"Would your old man get mad at us?"

Arthur waved his hand and said, "It's alright. If he does I will take the blame."

Leo frowned. Something's off. This guy isn't nervous, he looks totally happy and free of worry.

He turned to look at Dalia and then at Arthur.

Did he really fall that hard for him to forget the consequences of his crime. Oh, well, it doesn't matter to me anyway.

Throwing the issue to the back of his mind. Leo unplugged the wine cork. A mellow aroma floated out.

Good wine!

Leo licked his lips. Dalia got them three glasses, he poured them each half a glass.

The dark red liquid stirred inside their glass. It was so pure and clear.

Leo sipped it a bit and closed his eyes with satisfaction.

While they were enjoying the wine a pair of eyes was staring at the bottle of wine.

"That damn brat better get closer to Dalia. I even gave away my precious wine!"

Lex glued his eyes on the bottle. His heart ached as he witnessed the wine get lesser and lesser.

"Are you still harping on that? Let it go, it's to help your son chase after the love of his life."

Catherine walked inside and saw her husband, and couldn't help but scold him.

Lex painfully looked away.

Catherine walked to him and said, "You know, I think Dalia likes Leo."

Lex nodded, "I can also see that, but from the looks of it, that kid isn't the least bit interested in her. That's amazing, look how beautiful she is, how can anyone be not interested in her?"

Catherine smiled, "If he already has someone in his heart then no matter how beautiful another woman is, she wouldn't be able to move him."

Lex nodded, he pulled Catherine into his embrace and said, "I can relate to that."

"Hehe, even if you were moved by other woman, hehe."

Catherine didn't finish her words but Lex got the meaning and only laughed.

After the bottle was finished Arthur took care of it and he showed Leo his room. Dalia had her own room since she was considered family.

Leo's room was very big. It had a large bed with soft mattress and pillows. Just looking at it made him want to take a nap.

The bathroom was luxurious and had everything.

After a long bath Leo wore some casual clothes. He had nothing else to do so he walked around the mansion.

It seems Lex and Catherine had a hobby of reading, he saw several wooden shelfs filled with books here and there.

As he was walking past a room Leo saw a large double barreled gun hanging on the wall inside and got curious.

The gun looked like it was well taken care of. He saw no dust on it's body, and the long black barrel had a sharp gleam to it.

"Beauty, ain't she?"

Lex at some point came beside Leo and spoke.

Leo wasn't surprised when he heard Lex as he had already sensed him.

"Yeah."

Lex took the gun down and traced it's body before asking, "I heard from Edward that you use a sword. Ever tried a gun before?"

Leo shook his head, "Never had the chance."

Lex smiled and asked, "Well, here is a chance then. Wanna try?"