Chapter 164 Promise.

Athena had made no secret of the purpose of her visit at this moment. She kept looking in Cecilia's direction while saying this. She believed that Cecilia must understand what she meant.

If Lu Xiao accepts Fred as her husband, then their Lelis will be in a marriage relationship with Galliodro in the future, which is a win-win situation.

She believed that Lady Cecilia, who had always wanted to revitalize the family and bring the Galliodro family back to the top, would not refuse such temptation.

What does the marriage between the two dukedoms mean? She must understand such a simple truth.

However, while waiting for Cecilia to nod, Cecilia looked at Lu Xiao and said, "I will not get involved in the children's affairs. If Xiaoxiao is willing, then agree. If not, then thank Lady Athena for her kindness."

When Lu Xiao heard this, the corners of her lips curled up. Cecilia really kept her word and did not choose to break their previous agreement because of the temptation offered by Lady Athena. She was really prepared to be her backer.

Athena didn't expect Cecilia to say this, and her eyes widened unconsciously: "Mr. Cecilia, what do you mean? Don't you understand what I mean?"

She was regretting it now. Should she have spoken more clearly? Was Cecilia too old to understand what she said?

Cecilia waved her hand and said, "Of course I understand, Your Excellency Athena, but Xiaoxiao is a child with her own ideas. We don't want to restrict her too much. I hope you can understand."

She spoke because she couldn't understand!

She had never seen such a good thing being pushed away!

He looked back at Lu Xiao. The little female was sitting there, looking calm. "My Fred will be promoted to admiral in the future. There are not many males as good as him in the empire. Do you really not want him?"

"It's not that he doesn't want to, but Vice Admiral Fred deserves someone better. He is not an object, and I don't think he would want his mother to trade him like a commodity. I appreciate your kindness, Lady Athena, but please don't mention the househusband issue anymore. My Ares is also good enough. He is already a major general at a young age. I believe he can be promoted to admiral in the future. However, this is an honor he has worked hard for, and I can only be proud of him!"

After Lu Xiao said these words calmly, there was only a faint smile on her lips.

Athena felt a little uncomfortable because of her words.

Because Lu Xiao was right, she was indeed using Fred as a bargaining chip.

Ever since she received news from the S-level shelter that Regar's condition had improved, she learned about Lu Xiao's existence.

He is the kind of person who you won't know unless you ask, and will be shocked when you do.

Who would have thought that at such a young age, Lu Xiao had already been rewarded by the Queen and became a meritorious earl?

And with his own efforts, he made it possible for the S-class shelter to have S-class males that could be recovered and discharged.

Even her Regar, who had been sentenced to "death" and was in the advanced stage of illness, is now in good condition. Such a capable female has not appeared in the empire for hundreds of years.

As the Duke of Leslie, she is naturally not a real fool. If Cecilia can see Lu Xiao's value, she can naturally see it too.

Now that I have seen it, I don't want to let it go, especially since Lu Xiao is still young and fledgling, this is a good opportunity.

When she came, she thought it was a sure thing, but she never expected that Lu Xiao was not only special in her abilities, but also unique in marriage.

It is incredible that there are females who are only willing to stay with one person.

But she also knew that if she continued to force him, it would really lower Fred's status, as if he was some kind of trash that couldn't be given away and she was eager to get rid of him.

"It seems that we, the Duke of Leslie, don't have this blessing." Athena sighed, "I have heard about Rachel's affairs. Thank you for the energy and thought you have spent on him."

Lu Xiao was a little surprised that the topic suddenly turned to Regar, but she replied calmly, "These are all within my normal scope of work. You don't have to be polite."

Seeing that Lu Xiao didn't want to have anything to do with her, Athena smiled instead: "I've been asking about you a lot recently. The news I got said that you are a special little female. Now it seems that it is true. Do you know how many people outside want to get in touch with our Duke Leslie Mansion? I've delivered it to your door, but you still want to push it away. Do you think the relationship is too hot?"

Lu Xiao laughed and said, "I didn't mean that. It's just that treating S-level males is the responsibility of all the therapists in the Fifth Institute. Since I'm one of the therapists there, naturally this is also my job. I'm doing my job, and there's really no reason for you to be grateful to me."

She really thought so. This was just her job and there was no need to show it off and make everyone grateful to her.

"Okay, but I still have to say thank you. It's up to you whether you accept it or not. We've gotten to know each other today. If you need anything in the future, come to Duke Leslie's mansion and tell me. I will definitely help. I'm saying this in front of your grandmother, I won't lie!"

Cecilia spoke at the right time: "Mr. Athena's credibility is still very good. With your promise, if Xiaoxiao really has something to do in the future, she will definitely come to you."

"That's great. Well, I won't disturb you two grandparents chatting anymore. I'll take my leave now."

Lu Xiao stood up after hearing this: "I'll see you off."

Except that Athena didn't speak very friendly at first, but after the topic opened up, Lu Xiao found that Athena was not a bad person, she just had that kind of personality.

On the contrary, she felt that Athena was very straightforward and said whatever she wanted to say. It was easier to get along with such a person after getting to know him.

She personally escorted Athena to the door. Athena looked back at her, still unwilling to give up, and said, "If you change your mind and are willing to accept Fred, just come to my house and tell me. I'll be waiting for you!"

Lu Xiao didn't expect that she was still trying hard to promote Fred, and she said with a smile: "Lieutenant General Fred is really good and excellent, but we are really not suitable. He is a person with his own ideas, so please respect his wishes."

Athena sighed, "Just based on what you can say, I think my Fred likes you. You are the best. There is no other female in the empire who can say such words as you do. Well, since you can see that you have made up your mind, I will not make it difficult for you. But when you are free, come to my house and sit down. The environment of Duke Leslie's house is no worse than your grandmother's!"