Chapter Six

"I think the four of you can just have a bowl of noodle each. There's no need to serve you guys as you are not a leading contributor for this clans wealth." Henry dropped a bomb shell on the Cortez family.

"We just decided to feed you guys, otherwise, it'll look like grandpa is mistreating you guys. As you can see, the richest families of the clan haven't eaten to their fill yet".

Other tables were bustling with noise and excitement mixed with the clanging of ceramic plates and metal cutleries. With everyone toasting to each other and currying favor with Andrew, but it was deadly silence at Authur's.

Amanda's father glanced at Authur, then back at Andrew, sighing deeply, "Whats the point of getting envious? Such is my fate!"

However, they didn't dare to leave the event without the old man's permission, no one could for that matter. They could only sit there and continue to suffer from the humiliation in awkward silence. Right then, Andrew came over with a glass of wine, followed by a group of people who had been paying court to him.

He walked past Authur without looking and stood before Amanda. "I was going to introduce my brother to you, Amanda. He's so much better than me! But it seems that you're not fortunate enough to enjoy a good life with him or even me. It's a pity that you have bad taste in men!" he said with disgust in his eyes.

"If only Authur didn't show up, Amanda would have been happy with Andrew, and our family would have been prestigious again" Amanda's father muttered under his breathe. "How amazing would that have been? But sadly, it seems that we are plagued by incoming poverty at this rate!"

Authur was compelled to push back on behalf of Amanda but he saw the look on her face clearly warning him not to do what he intended on doing. She already had enough drama for one night.

Soon after, the family banquet ended.

“Lets go to my place shall we. I want to have a good talk with my grand Son in law regarding the cortez clan future development and tomorrows banquet. The Cortez clan patriach could be heard over the microphone. All of you must sit and listen. It'll be good for you." He instructed.

Amanda's parents looked at each other in anticipation, hoping that the Cortez clan would lend a hand to alleviate their current situation.

But little did they know.

"You guys can go back to your place" he said referring to Amanda's family.

Amandas father was in shock, "Dad, but I... " he hesitated to say.

"No buts!" He scolded. "We don't need you here. Besides, your good for nothing son in law just came back from prison. I don't want him to stain my place with his freaking bad luck!" he said, then left the stage.

Before leaving, the members of the Cortez clan that got invitations to the welcome banquet stood before Authur waving the invitation cards in their hands. 

" Don't disappoint me tomorriow night. Don't you dare disappoint me tomorrow night Mr. War lord wanna be."

"Don't say you know me if you can not get in. I can't afford to throw my reputation down the gutters. They taunted him.

Authur snickerd. "You'll never know whos the one who cant get when the time comes". 

"Alright then. Well soon see about that". 

Everyone left happily with an invitation card in their hands, except Amanda and her family, leaving them with heavy sighs and groaning.

Amanda cast a deep glance at authur. "If only he could bring honour to my family name instead of disgrace, it's such a pity what happened to him and also that he just got out of prison" . She thought to herself.

After that, Authur followed Amanda home. Compared to the Armstrong family, this was his home a home where a woman had been waiting for him for six years.

Back home, Authur took the initiative to Lay a mattress on the floor, but Amanda let him sleep on the bed next to her instead.

Thereafter, he lay on the bed while Amanda went over to her desk to draft a plan.

"What are you doing my love?" Authur asked.

"I'm drafting a proposal for an ecological park development project at the very center of Eldrida city. Even if the chance of success is not even one percent, I'm going to try my very best to win this bid!" Amanda replied with a smile.

Until the following night, not once did Amanda complain about him, nor did she show a long face. But she couldn't help it anymore as it was almost time for the welcome banquet.

"Authur King, I trusted you so much and bet everything on you. But where's the invitation? How on earth am I supposed to believe you? I'd thought you would come up with a way to get us invitation or get us into the banquet, but you haven't stepped out of this house or made a phone call since the moment we came home last night. Do you think the invitation will just fall from the sky? "

Amanda's parents added," What are you waiting for? Amanda made a big promise last night. If you don't make thus happen, there won't be a place for us in the Cortez clan in the future".

Authur glanced at the clock, "It's almost time. You guys just follow me okay." he remarked with a stern expression.

Driving into the hotel were the welcome banquet was being hosted. The most elegant and prestigious hotel and event center in all of Eldrida and in the neighborhood cities. The Golden Geese Hotel.

" Amanda, I will prove to you once and for all that I can do it. I am everything I said I was..."

Authur pulled Amanda and headed towards the entrance of the hotel. Amanda was especially amazed as to the sheer beauty and divinity of the event center, most of the statues and pillars were glittering gold and silver. It was truly a fitting place to welcome the War Lord.