My Wife is a Hidden Big Shot-Chapter 114 - 108: You’ll Have to Face the Consequences
The moment those words were spoken, everyone in the room froze.
’Has this woman lost her mind?’
’This is the Young Master of the Morgan Family!’
The Sinclairs held their breath. The air seemed to grow heavy as everyone instinctively turned to look at Alvin Morgan.
They were all waiting for him to explode.
But his face showed no trace of anger. Instead, the corners of his mouth slowly curled up into an unsettling smile.
Jean Quincy unconsciously edged closer to Aurora Sinclair, feeling the temperature around them inexplicably drop.
Speaking into the phone, Alvin Morgan said calmly, "We’re on the second floor of The Crimson Lantern. Come on over..."
Shirley Guthrie, whose face had been smug just a moment ago, turned livid upon hearing such a defiant remark. She gripped her phone tightly and snarled, "Fine, you’ve got guts! Just you wait!"
But as soon as she finished speaking, Zane Guthrie, who was beside her, suddenly realized who was on the other end of the line. He broke out in a cold sweat, snatched the phone, and said anxiously, "Young Master Morgan, my niece has had too much to drink. Please don’t take offense..."
Alvin Morgan cut him off before he could explain. "I won’t. I’ll be waiting for her." Then he hung up.
On the other end of the line, when Shirley Guthrie heard the words "Young Master Morgan," her mind went blank and she froze on the spot.
Zane Guthrie pinched the bridge of his nose and said in a grim tone, "It’s over. We’ve well and truly offended the Morgan Family this time..."
"What do we do? Why is he at the Sinclair Family’s home?" Shirley Guthrie asked, her face filled with panic as she looked helplessly at Zane Guthrie.
She had come today under orders from Reina Guthrie to supervise Zane Guthrie’s invitation for Aurora Sinclair to join the Academy of Arts. She never imagined she would end up offending the Young Master of the Morgan Family! If the rest of the Guthries found out, not even being Reina Guthrie’s own sister would save her from punishment. Reina probably wouldn’t be able to protect her either.
Zane Guthrie was so angry he couldn’t even stand to look at her. Clasping his hands behind his back, he strode out, loudly ordering his servants to prepare a formal apology gift.
Shirley Guthrie asked fearfully, "You’re not really going to The Crimson Lantern, are you?"
"Not ’me’! *You* are coming with me!"
***
「The second floor of The Crimson Lantern.」
An eerie silence fell over the group. Master Sinclair looked at Alvin Morgan with a complicated expression.
After the last awards ceremony, many families had assumed the Sinclairs had successfully latched onto the Morgans. However, because the Morgan Family never sent anyone to contact them afterward, he hadn’t dared to publicly acknowledge any relationship between the two families.
The Sinclair Family was now in a very awkward position. They wanted to align themselves with the Morgans, but Alvin Morgan was only interested in Aurora Sinclair. Master Sinclair couldn’t exactly tell the world their families were only connected by the affections of the younger generation.
Even if he dared to say it, no one would believe him.
After all, far too many of the Great Families coveted the Morgans. How could a minor family like the Sinclairs possibly have earned his favor?
It might even damage Aurora’s reputation.
Alvin Morgan glanced at Master Sinclair and smiled. He picked up the teapot, poured him a cup, and said in a relaxed tone, "Mr. Sinclair, have some tea..."
Master Sinclair picked up the teacup, offered a few polite words, and drank the tea.
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw that Alvin Morgan was perfectly composed beside him, holding his own teacup with a placid expression, as if he hadn’t given the Guthries a second thought.
Gradually, Master Sinclair began to relax as well.
Just then, Janet Sinclair suddenly raised a glass of wine and announced with a smile, "I’d like to take the opportunity of this family dinner to announce something. A while ago, Young Master Morgan and I secured a business deal. Our two families have officially become strategic partners and will be jointly developing a smart home project."
At this, Master Sinclair nearly choked on his tea. "When did this happen?" he asked, his face a mask of shock.
Janet Sinclair glanced at Alvin Morgan and replied pointedly, "Shortly after I returned to the country, right, Young Master Morgan?"
Alvin Morgan raised his teacup slightly in acknowledgment.
All the Sinclairs at the table, except for Aurora and Janet, were floored by this news. Alden Quincy, the son-in-law, was particularly stunned.
’The Sinclairs are actually partnering with the Morgans?’
He stared blankly at his wife, Jade Sinclair, as if unable to believe it.
Janet Sinclair scanned the faces of her family members and explained, "We were still finalizing the details. The contract was just signed the day before yesterday, which is why it hasn’t been publicly announced."
Hearing that the contract was already signed, Jade Sinclair’s mind started racing. She nudged Alden Quincy beside her, but he was still in a daze and didn’t respond.
Seeing his mother’s eager expression, Zeke Quincy immediately tugged on her sleeve, giving her a look that screamed, ’Don’t do anything rash.’ Jade Sinclair could only suppress her impulse and didn’t dare try to curry favor with Alvin Morgan in public.
Because of this partnership, Master Sinclair completely let go of his reservations and had a couple of drinks with Alvin Morgan.
A peaceful atmosphere settled over the dinner table, but Jade Sinclair and Alden Quincy felt as if hundreds of ants were crawling all over them, utterly restless and uncomfortable.
Alden Quincy used the drinking as an excuse to keep chatting with Alvin Morgan, trying to close the distance between them.
Not to be outdone, Jade Sinclair targeted her own daughter.
Soon, Jean Quincy received a text from her mother:
[Mom: Jean, ask Aurora for your dad if the Morgan Group has any other projects open for collaboration. And don’t let your brother find out!]
Jean Quincy glanced at her mother, who was frantically giving her meaningful looks. With a sigh of resignation, she pulled Aurora Sinclair over and showed her the phone.
Aurora Sinclair didn’t understand.
Jean secretly glanced at Zeke Quincy again, then leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Young Master Morgan is doing business with my aunt, and my dad wants in. He wants you to ask Young Master Morgan if he’s willing to let my dad play along."
Aurora Sinclair nodded and was about to speak when Jean clamped a hand over her mouth. "Aurora, you have to ask him this privately over text! Don’t let anyone else know!"
"Why?"
Jean sighed. "This way, it won’t be embarrassing if he says no!"
Still only half-understanding, Aurora Sinclair took out her phone, tapped on Alvin Morgan’s profile picture, and sent a message.
[Aurora: Morgan, are you willing to let my uncle play along too?]
Jean: ...
She couldn’t bring herself to look at Alvin Morgan across the table.
’This is so embarrassing!’
DING—
Aurora Sinclair’s phone received a reply.
There was just one word on the screen: Okay.
Jean almost fell to her knees. She stared blankly at the word, as if she’d never seen it before.
Immediately after, another message appeared on the phone.
[Morgan: You can have your parents talk to me directly. There’s no need to use Aurora as a messenger.]
Jean’s head snapped up, her eyes meeting Alvin Morgan’s calm gaze. His expression was neutral, and he held his teacup in hand, yet he radiated an inexplicable pressure.
She quickly lowered her head, her heart pounding as a wave of shame washed over her.
After a long moment, she said, "Aurora, Young Master Morgan is really good to you!"
***
The Sinclair family dinner lasted for over three hours. During that time, Zane Guthrie came by with his son Jensen Guthrie, bearing an apology gift, but they were turned away by Beta Morgan.
"I’m sure the Guthries aren’t fools. You know who my master is waiting for."
Zane Guthrie’s face paled. He thought of how Shirley Guthrie had adamantly refused to come, and his heart sank completely.
Although his branch of the family was part of the Guthrie’s Core Lineage, they had long since separated from Reina Guthrie’s branch. According to the Guthrie Family’s rules, all branches, whether collateral or core, had to obey the orders of the Family Head’s household. So even though he disagreed with Reina Guthrie’s branch on principle, he had no choice but to follow their instructions.
If Shirley Guthrie said she wouldn’t come, he couldn’t very well force her.
"Mr. Beta..."
"Mr. Guthrie, if I were you, I wouldn’t meddle in other people’s business."
Zane Guthrie froze.
’THUMP-THUMP.’ His heart pounded. ’What do the Morgans mean by this?’
’Are they telling me to stay out of it?’
「The next day.」
An explosive piece of news suddenly appeared on all the major entertainment platforms.
[The Day College Entrance Exam Scores Were Released! Someone Dared to Make a Vicious Threat: We’ll Make Kingsford’s Top Scorer Face Dire Consequences!]
