Tyler bristled at the question. "I am Tyler Tsei, heir to the Tsei family," he declared, his voice edged with irritation. "And you have interrupted a private family matter."
A tense silence settled over the courtyard. The assembled members of both families exchanged uneasy glances. Aric Lei was not just any visitor; he was the heir of the illustrious Lei family, a lineage renowned for its immense power and influence. To show disrespect toward him could spell disaster for the Tsei family.
Kirk Tsei felt a bead of sweat form on his brow. He knew that any misstep could have dire consequences. Aric, however, maintained a calm demeanor, his eyes glinting with a hint of amusement at Tyler's boldness.
"My apologies if my presence has caused any inconvenience," Aric said evenly, a faint smile playing on his lips. "I was merely expressing concern over a situation that seemed... contentious."
