Chapter 17 The Servant

Annie wanted to go with them as well, but Alexander said, "Annie, you and everyone else stay here. I need to talk to our guest alone."

Disgruntled, Annie grunted, but she glared at Nox. She thought, 'What's so special about him? Why is Dad giving him the VIP treatment?'

Nox followed Alexander into his private study. The first thing Nox saw was the memorial tablet in the center of the study. 'In memory of Lord Nox.'

Nox approached the tablet and stared at it for what felt like an eternity.

"Milord, I humbly greet you." Just like that, the richest man in Riverton knelt with a thud behind Nox.

Nox did not turn around. Coolly, he asked, "You know who I am?"

"Of course. I have never seen you in the flesh, but I know that token. That is your symbol, milord. No one can possess that item but you," Alexander said carefully.

A long silence later, Nox slowly turned around. "Stand."

"Yes, milord." Alexander got back up on his feet. He couldn't hide his ecstasy, however, and he was tremblin