Not the Successor to the Throne
Chapters 27. Terms

Blerim returned to the living room. There is still an Eiger enjoying his coffee. Plus, David apparently just came out and joined them.

"Where from?" ask David.

"Balthis's work space. Why?"

"What's really going on? Tumben you didn't involve me" said David.

"There's a private detective who wants to meet with my brother. Yeah, I just happened to be there."

"Is this about Elov, Uncle?" ask Eiger.

"Yes, you're right. The private detective is doing the job Balthis gave me."

David looks very upset. Soon his nephew will be found. Sooner or later, Eiger must have been kicked out of this mansion.

"Why smile like that?" blerim asked in surprise.

"Of course happy. Elov is back soon. The whole family is happy too, isn't it? Or, just brother who doesn't like it when Elov comes back?" David was not in line with Blerim's thinking.

"Don't be happy, David! The detective couldn't even find Elov. Then, what would you do if Elov wasn't found?" ask Blerim.

David surprised. That's not possible. Soon the detective will find him. David must be sure. In a few months, everything will return to normal.

"Oh yeah, your girl's papa came to the company. He asked you to marry him" David told Eiger.

"Who?" ask Eiger.

"Who else, if not the spoiled girl of your lover," replied David ketus.

"Biana?"

"How many women do you have?" ask David again.

Ever since Eiger doesn't have Willard's blood, David follows along with Balthis and his brother-in-law.

"Only one, but it's all over. Then why did the papa come? It's weird!" eiger Umpat.

It's possible that the woman felt regretful about her decision when she found out Eiger had come to the event that night. He felt that Eiger had lied to him.

"No. He's just sorry he let you go" Blerim said.

Eiger took his coffee cup. Sipping on it then turned his gaze on the entire room. His eyes were fixed on Balthis' presence. His gaze clashed so as to make the man approach him.

Apparently the man will join the forum which currently contains all the other family members.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" ask Balthis.

"It's okay, Papa," replied Eiger.

"You? Don't call my husband that!" reproof Jean.

"I'm sorry. Don't you think it'll be a problem later if I ignore the call, Mama? I mean, until Elov is found, then I'll stop calling you Mama or Papa" Eiger said.

As Blerim had told him. Go home to the mansion and follow the rules of the game. Then everything will be fine.

"You?" Jean is upset with Eiger's behavior.

Jean glanced at her husband. Being inside the room, Jean did see the gloomy face of Balthis. However, he did not know what had happened just now.

"Darling, are you keeping a secret?"

"No. Actually I want to convey this in front of all of you. At least I need a solution."

"What is that, brother?" ask David.

"I'm sorry to all of you. Because of my carelessness, we lost Elov. I'm sorry for you too, Eiger. We purposely separated you from your parents. After I think over, it looks like you will still be the successor to the throne of my family's business empire" Balthis explained.

Everyone in the room was very surprised. This is not the Balthis he knows. Jean's eyes flashed a flash of anger. This one-sided decision was clearly taken by Balthis when his position was pressed.

"Darling, I think your decision is too soon! I don't want to be locked up forever in this mansion with strangers!" Jean pointed at Eiger.

"Yes, Brother. Consideration again, please. What if Elov comes back? What are we gonna tell him? When all these treasures fall into the hands of the Eiger." David was always unhappy that the Eiger had happiness.

"Wait, David! I think Brother Balthis has a reason why this should be done. Explain your reasons, brother! But, please don't play the Eiger a second time. If that happens, I will make sure that Elov will never get to this mansion again" Blerim threatened.

Eiger simply sits sweet, listens to the decision, and then runs the decision according to the agreement of the family.

"Yes, you're right Blerim. Your mind can always read the future. So I learned from you too. I don't think getting this deal is easy for the Eiger. So, Eiger .. without your consent, then the event will still be held. There's been a change because I want you to hold the company immediately" Balthis explained.

Jean disagrees with her husband. Every time he wanted to protest, Balthis always banned him. Looks like Balthis has his own plans for his adopted son.

"You sure, brother? It's not a dream, is it?" ask Blerim. The happy eyes of the man looked real. "Then, regarding Eiger's engagement, don't you think about that?"

Well, this is also a barrier. Do not let other families think the first event that failed was due to the Eiger who is not professional or he deliberately buy time.

"About any advice, you better take your girl. Looks like the papa's been eager to get you married. Moreover, you will be crowned as the sole successor. Surely the man agreed," David advised.

Eiger is sandwiched between two confusing decisions. Between accepting his papa's agreement and the proposal from David. Eiger is also unlikely to return to Biana. The girl chased him back because there was something she wanted to pursue.

"That's easy. I have a good solution" Blerim said.

"What is it, Uncle?" ask Eiger.

"Let's talk about it again. Oh yes, Brother. When will this event take place? Don't act stupid and unstable anymore. Once you overturn that decision, your reputation will be at stake." Blerim deliberately emphasized the word reputation so that Balthis understood. It's not good to play the Eiger so far.

"A week away, but this will not be known to the public. I'm just going to invite some people closer to H day" Balthis said.

Blerim did not believe it. Did he think everyone would be waiting for him?

"Sister, you're crazy!" blerim Sentak.

"Why, Blerim?" ask Jean. "Isn't this a good deal and a good opportunity? Why are you acting like that?"

"Sir, a good invitation is normally given 5 days before the event takes place. Yeah, at least so they can get ready. If within 3 days, I think you've broken the rules!"

Blerim's rebuke just now was deliberately aimed at Balthis and Jean. The two men seemed to be missing from the hallmark of his noble life.

"Uncle, let it go! At least it's obvious, right? I'd like to follow Mr. Balthis or Papa's plan, but on condition.

Balthis. At first he thought that making Eiger according was very easy, but now he was applying for conditions. Will Balthis agree to the terms of the Eiger? Or, instead, will cancel the plan that has been composed of almost 70 percent?