This was precisely Lu Xia's goal. Having achieved it, she couldn't help but look over at Graces, raising an eyebrow at him with a smile in her eyes and a touch of smug pride.
When she spoke again, her voice was as composed as ever: "In that case, I thank you on Graces's behalf."
Duke Leslie was delighted that she had agreed. This was tantamount to handing the honor of Graces becoming a Gene Fusion Expert over to the Leslie family. Graces was now Duke Lu Xia's husband, after all; he belonged to her. According to the Empire's rules, from the day he gained Duke Lu Xia's favor, any honor he earned would no longer belong to the Leslie family.
How could Duke Leslie not be overjoyed that Duke Lu Xia was willing to relinquish such an opportunity?
After the call ended, despite her joy, Duke Leslie had not forgotten what Lu Xia mentioned about Hugheska.
