The arrival of Baron Redman and the public relations efforts of Hudson officially kicked off. Everything before this could only be considered as a warm-up.
As he made similar visits, Hudson clearly felt a difference between the two experiences. It wasn't everyone's power display, but mainly came down to—personal debts.
It was either paying back the favors he had previously given out or making the Koslow Family owe him one in return.
Of course, as nobles, they had to maintain their dignity. On the surface, both parties were just catching up, and all transactions were carried out without uttering a word.
Compared to simple gift giving, this kind of exchanging of favors within the circle was undoubtedly more to the nobles' liking.
I helped you yesterday, you help me today, I help you again the day after... This repeated cycle gradually made us old acquaintances.