Not the Successor to the Throne
Chapters 17. The Aura is Back

The night has come. The event is anticipated by everyone all over the country to see Eiger Louis Willard perform in public. There was actually something they were waiting for, other than to see the Eiger's good looks, some people wanted the Eiger to be his daughter-in-law.

Just think about it! How many people would flock to Willard's mansion to seduce Balthis and Jean into making Eiger his son-in-law?

"Come with David! Me and Jean followed," Balthis told Blerim.

Balthis was a little surprised. Blerim was supposed to protest because Balthis and the rest of the family expelled the Eiger. Apparently Balthis was wrong, even Blerim did not ask about the Eiger who is not currently in the mansion.

"alright. We go first, brother," said David.

Blerim is more silent. It was possible that he was devising a plan to create a chaotic atmosphere.

"Sister, what are you thinking?" ask David. He'll drive the car.

"none. I'm lucky that Brother Balthis didn't change the schedule that was set."

David was worried. Tonight's event will definitely cause a stir for everyone. Elov's not around, Eiger's missing, and the possibility that his brother's passing will surprise everyone.

"Sister, you're not doing anything weird, are you?" ask David.

Honestly, David had a little doubt on his brother. Blerim can sometimes do something without having to do it himself. Sometimes David was surprised. Blerim's silence can ruin things.

"No. Your own brother did it. I just have to wait for time."

As sure as Blerim is at what's going to happen tonight. Is it like in his view? Or, even far apart?

The ballroom at the hotel was very crowded. Many guests were already there. Including journalists from the mass media and some existing television stations will also broadcast live. This is a big event that millions of people are waiting for.

Blerim and David meet the invited guests in turn. Many were already impatient to see the Eiger replace Balthis. Many invited guests complained about Eiger's good attitude, to imagine how successful Willard had gotten a successor like him.

"Look! Do you know what they're talking about?" blerim asked David.

"Yes. The euphoria of welcoming the Eiger is clear. How will Brother Balthis solve this problem?"

"So much brother Balthis. He himself deliberately took that risk" Blerim said.

What risk did Blerim mean just now? As if he knew everything. David tried to digest his brother's words. He chose to retreat in search of a seat away from the crowd.

The awkwardness that David was suffering from was very clear. Soon his face will appear in various media. However, his memory is instead set on someone he can never embrace, namely his past lover. However, his reverie must be put to an end as David himself hears the enthusiasm of Eiger supporters.

"I'm very much waiting for the Eiger. Tonight he'll shake up Willard's family business. I'm impatient."

"Me too, but I have only seen the arrival of two members of his family. Where is Mr Balthis and his wife's son? Will they come on time? I'm impatient too."

This time David knows for himself the response of everyone to the Eiger. Their hopes are too great. This is contrary to the decision of his family. Can Balthis get an attack in the form of questions and some reasons about the retreat of the Eiger?

The dress that Jean wore was beautiful. The Swarovski-studded Light Lavender evening dress is a prima donna dress for everyone who sees it. In addition, the butterfly tattoo that was right on Jean's back added to the middle-aged woman's beauty and beauty.

"Welcome, Mr. Balthis Willard. Soon you will hand over leadership milestones to young master Eiger. Where is he?" ask one of the guests.

Balthis and Jean looked at it for a moment. They thought tonight would be the end of her life.

"Darling, how's this?" whispered Jean.

Balthis tried to calm his wife. "Patience. It's not time yet."

Jean and Balthis step up to the decor showing the Eiger photos. Soon the invited guests will listen to the drama of a husband and wife to maintain their selfish attitude.

David joined them. Blerim is also on the right side of the main podium. Of the four, only Blerim was the calmest. Please Balthis do as he pleases.

"Good night" said Balthis. This is a good start.

"Night" he answered.

Balthis had started to put on a sad face. He glanced at his wife. As if asking for Jean's approval. As the woman nodded her head, Balthis began to play his part.

"I'd like to thank the guests who came. On the long awaited happy night, we say a huge apology—"

Suddenly the microphone was interrupted. Either deliberately reduced volume or indeed experience a little interference. Until Balthis clenched his hands together in the chest to apologize to all the invited guests.

They are very impatient waiting for the continuation of the announcement to be delivered by Balthis. David who saw it felt that there would be things that Blerim had imagined before, namely chaos.

"We apologize for the inconvenience. Actually, I'd like to say that Louis Willard's Eiger can't be here tonight. He refused to be Willard's heir."

There were many auras of disappointment shown by the guests. One of the reporters raised his hand intending to ask the ridiculous reason for the Eiger's refusal today. This is the day that everyone here is waiting for.

"Sorry, Sir. All of us who are here feel not accepted by Mr. Eiger's unilateral decision. What was the underlying reason for the young lord refusing to be Willard's successor today?"

The aura of Balthis and Jean is very different. Everyone looked sad to get news like this, inversely proportional to the aura of the couple who felt successful in delaying the announcement of the successor to the throne.

"That's because .. he felt he wasn't able to carry this much responsibility. He also asked for conditions so that he could have an engagement first with his lover," replied Balthis.

Balthis thinks they'll just believe it? Not at all. Even one of the people suddenly came forward to have a direct confrontation.

"Sorry, Sir. I don't think your words are right. Sorry if I was so lazy to talk like that. Your aura shows no signs of grief as Mr. Eiger is retreating. Everything looks exactly the opposite."

Balthis and Jean look uncomfortable being cornered like that. They tried to glance towards Blerim. The man seemed calm even though he was a suspect. The man who accused Balthis and his wife had nothing to do with Blerim. Then, was Balthis able to find excuses against the person who could read his aura so well?