Master Megan wasn't embarrassed when her intentions were exposed, and said, "A marriage alliance between noble families is never simple. Without this Spirit Plant, your Scott Clan would have declined. How can you hope to marry into our powerful Cooper Clan?"
Emma Scott couldn't stand it any longer. She abruptly stood up and said, "Then there's no need to marry into your family. I don't agree with this." After saying that, she left with a flick of her sleeve.
Master Megan sneered coldly, "Such a young age, yet so naive. Some things can't be decided by whether you agree or not."
Owen Bertram sat to one side, giving Master Megan a cold glance.
Sheppard Owen and Randolph were sitting nearby but remained silent, their thoughts unknown.
...
Owen Bertram no longer took the lead, blending into the team with minimal presence. During the daytime, Sheppard Owen and Master Megan led the way, with Randolph at the rear.
