Chapter 169
In this family, as long as Leopold spoke, not to mention Gerald, even Tiffany had to give in a bit. After all, most of the income of the Neville Family relied on Leopold.
Knowing that Leopold was about to speak, Lydia whispered, "Leopold, Grandma hasn't had dinner yet, just waiting for us. How about we eat first and then talk? It wouldn't be good if she gets hungry, don't you think?"
Leopold didn't say anything, gently pulling Agnes to his side. "I won't say much, give me three minutes." He decisively pulled Agnes into his arms and said in a warning tone, "I'll only say this once, if this family doesn't welcome Agnes, it doesn't welcome me. Agnes is my legally recognized wife, and if you can't treat her well, there's no point in us staying here."
The living room was so quiet that only the sound of breathing could be heard. Tiffany sighed helplessly, and Gerald was still very angry. "Shut up! You bastard! Did you ask anyone's opinion before marrying her? The Neville Family does not accept Agnes!"
Leopold was about to speak when Agnes tugged at his sleeve. He looked down, and she gently shook her head.
Understanding her meaning, he gave her a reassuring look and then said to Gerald, "I got Grandpa's consent when I married her. Although Grandpa is currently unwell in the hospital, he is still the core of the Neville Family. If Grandpa recognizes my wife, then the whole family should recognize her! Dad, if you insist that I should listen to you, then by the same logic, you should listen to Grandpa. If you still have objections, go talk to him. Targeting Agnes, a woman, is not the kind of behavior the Nevilles should have."
Leopold's words left Gerald so angry that he pointed at him, unable to speak.
Faced with the always strong Leopold, Tiffany could only compromise and said helplessly, "Gerald, take care of your health, don't get angry. Leopold is right, you know your dad's personality, this matter has little to do with them. There's nothing wrong with Leopold defending his wife, let's just drop it and eat first!"
Agnes watched all this, thinking to herself, 'Is Mrs. Neville also tacitly approving of me? Leopold is really amazing.'
Teresa, who had been silent, finally chimed in, "Mom is right, Gerald, hold your temper first."
Facing Gerald, she didn't speak often, but at this moment, as an elder, she had to speak up.
With Teresa speaking, Alfred Neville also said, "You all, hurry up and help Gerald to the table!"
Agnes observed the Neville Family relatives, trying hard to recall the family members Leopold had introduced to her in advance.
Alfred was Elliot's father, Leopold's uncle, and he and his wife Jocelyn Martin had no daughters, only three sons.
The eldest son, Walter Neville, was honest, and both he and his wife Christine Stewart were professors.
The second son, Nicholas Neville, was a lawyer, with a temperamental and easily angered personality but a kind heart. His wife, Candice Phillips, was a photographer.
The third son was Elliot, who lived a reckless life. Unlike the Smiths' sons, Elliot was both promiscuous and vulgar, without principles. He almost got engaged to Faith a few days ago.
Leopold had specifically warned her to stay away from Elliot at all times.
Back to reality, Alfred's words made Gerald very unhappy. "I can walk by myself, I don't need their help!"
Everyone gradually took their seats for dinner, and Agnes quietly sat next to Leopold. Just as Candice was about to sit next to Agnes, a figure squeezed her out. "Agnes, I didn't expect you to come back for New Year's. It's been a few days, and you look even more beautiful."
A heavy cough interrupted Elliot's words, and Agnes saw Jocelyn staring coldly at him.
Elliot, afraid of Jocelyn, awkwardly smiled. "Let's eat."
At the table, Lydia was very enthusiastic, serving Tiffany considerately, making her laugh heartily, making it seem like she was Tiffany's real granddaughter.
During the meal, Lydia looked at Leopold and said coquettishly, "Leopold, I want to eat that chicken dish."
Agnes glanced at the dish, which happened to be right in front of Leopold. So, Leopold handed it to her.
"Thank you, Leopold!" Lydia smiled sweetly, and Leopold nodded slightly.
Agnes thought to herself, 'If you can't reach it, don't eat it? You have to ask Leopold to help you, really on purpose, right?'
As soon as dinner ended, Leopold was called to the study by Tiffany and Gerald, while Agnes followed the maid to Leopold's old room.
Leopold's room was at the far end of the second floor, diagonally opposite Tiffany's room.
Agnes walked around the room and found that the decor was almost identical to Leopold's bedroom at the Lumina City estate. The bookshelf was filled with his trophies, and a quick glance showed that they were all awards from his youth and medals from the military.
In the end, Agnes had to admit that Leopold was indeed extraordinary. The study at the Lumina City estate also had many of his major awards, at least over a hundred, and there were quite a few trophies from his youth here, starting from kindergarten.
She had to admit she was really lucky to marry such an outstanding man as Leopold.
She took photos of all his medals and posted them in the group chat: [Leopold is really amazing, I'm starting to feel inferior.]
Justin: [Oh my, seeing this first thing in the morning makes me so jealous! Mr. Neville even has a first-prize medal, that's a national honor! And he's only in his twenties!]
Clara: [Agnes, when did you arrive?]
Agnes was chatting excitedly when she heard a quarrel from the study, probably Gerald losing his temper again.
Forget it, with Leopold there, she better not go and add to the conflict.
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