Chapter 2973: A Visit?

War God Mansion, Compton Family Courtyard.

Taliesin Compton focused on the chessboard for a long time, then tossed the piece back into the bowl with a bitter smile: "Father, I lost."

Sitting opposite Taliesin Compton, Ivor Compton, dressed in fine clothes, stared sharply at him.

"You lost the game because your mind was unsettled, what were you thinking?"

Taliesin Compton hesitated slightly and confessed, "I was thinking about Carson Flores."

Ivor Compton’s expression grew colder as he tossed his piece into the bowl, and said blandly, "You need to rein in this disposition."

Taliesin Compton’s face tightened a bit: "James Family brought shame upon me, I just want to erase this stain."

Ivor Compton frowned slightly: "One must consider things thoroughly, not rashly. He is favored by the Hall Master, a promising young talent. You had the James Family act against him, but did you consider what might happen if the plan failed?"

Taliesin Compton answered decisively: "James Family forced connections; I had no such intention. This was entirely James Family’s idea, and it has nothing to do with me or the Compton Family."

Ivor Compton snorted coldly: "Yes, you can indeed distance yourself from the James Family. The James Family can only suffer in silence, but have you thought about how other forces wanting to ally with the James Family will view this?"

Taliesin Compton’s complexion slightly darkened. He was originally very astute; Ivor Compton’s reminder immediately brought him to realize the situation.

You say the James Family acted willfully, and you had no hand in it. Do you think other forces will believe that?

Without your order or promise, would the James Family senselessly plot to murder a favored minister of the Hall Master?

Maybe they were overeager?

Clearly, you were dishonored and secretly ordered the James Family to handle the issue. Now that things went awry, you shove the James Family aside; in the future, if we assist the Compton Family, will we face a similar outcome?

This way, who would dare to work wholeheartedly for the Compton Family?

Taliesin Compton turned slightly pale, bowed his head to apologize: "Father, my consideration was flawed, causing trouble for the family. Please punish me!"

Ivor Compton calmly said: "Let this matter serve as a warning. You’ve had a smooth life, and cannot endure the slightest setback..."

Taliesin Compton spoke softly: "Does mother know about this?"

Ivor Compton frowned slightly, whispered: "She naturally knows... The James Family has always wanted to associate with our Compton Family, but for certain reasons, we prefer not to accept them. If they succeed, we can reward them slightly; if they fail, we can discard them and provide some compensation afterward. This matter will then be settled."

Taliesin Compton murmured: "Carson Flores can command fifty demons. If he escapes the plot and discovers from the James Family that it was my order, will he seek us out?"

Ivor Compton sneered: "Then he’s thinking too highly of himself. Daring to create chaos at the Compton Family, who does he think he is?"

Taliesin Compton sighed in relief, just about to speak when footsteps approached from outside, and the voice of the mansion’s butler came through.

"Seventh Young Master, there’s a guest visiting the front courtyard. The eldest young master requests your presence."

Taliesin Compton turned his head: "What guest?"

The butler replied: "The guest claims their surname is Flores."

Flores?

Taliesin Compton’s expression changed slightly: "Is he called Carson Flores?"

The butler answered: "As I was leaving, I heard another mention, that’s the name..."

Taliesin Compton’s face drastically changed, turning his gaze to his father with a slightly anxious look: "He really came?"

Ivor Compton’s expression grew two shades more serious: "I’ll go with you."

Ivor Compton took the lead in rising, heading towards the door, and after a few steps, he spoke again: "Say less when you arrive; nothing about the James Family can be acknowledged!"

"Yes, father!"

Ivor Compton led Taliesin Compton to the front courtyard, entering the drawing room, where they saw Carson Flores and an exceptionally beautiful young woman sitting and drinking tea, engaging in lively conversation with Alric Compton, seated at the head.

Taliesin Compton’s gaze was puzzled, huh, what’s going on?

Shouldn’t it be tense, why are they chatting so cheerfully?

The arrival of the Compton Family father and son caught the attention of those inside, everyone’s eyes turned upon them, Carson Flores and Taliesin Compton’s gazes meeting in midair.

Carson Flores’s gaze was quite calm, even bearing a trace of smile, which only confused Taliesin Compton further.

What’s happening?

Alric Compton, seated in the primary position, glanced at Taliesin Compton with a smile: "Seventh brother, Fellow Flores came specially to visit you..."

Taliesin Compton puzzled and uncertain, cupped his hands: "Fellow Flores, long time no see. I’ve heard of your great achievements on the frontline; my heart is indeed delighted. Meeting you once was enough to know you are extraordinary, and it has now truly been proven."

Carson Flores smiled: "You’re too kind, Young Master Compton. Seeing me here and still praising me so calmly, your poised demeanor truly makes one stand in awe!"