Jeffrey Bouquet.


    Robert stayed at the side and watch how the lord praised his brother''s son. He could not deny the fact that he was jealous.


    Why? He kept asking himself. Everything always walked out for his brother in the end. He finished the drink in his cup and got another one. Lady Sam was busy trying to get along with other noblewomen. So she did not see her husband in sure a helpless state.


    "you know getting drunk will only make you a headache in the morning. It will not solve the problem," He suddenly heard a sweet voice.


    Robert turned to look at the woman. She was dressed elegantly but with a single look, Robert could tell that she was a daughter of a mistress who had recently got taken into the family but she was beautiful.


    Of course, only a very beautiful woman can catch the eyes of a nobleman, especially if her mother did not have any background.


    Robert smiled, he had already had a lot to drink but he was still rational. "why do you think I have a problem. This is such a happy day. The Zorander bloodline will be saved," He said.


    "you are right, but you are the head of the household but you have no son to take after you. It would have been fine if your younger brother only moved away from the Residence to build a branch but he broke away from the family. Even if he did, his son will still inherit all your hard work," the lady hit the main point.


    When Robert heard her he felt bitter all over, although he already knew this but hearing someone say it out loud he was angry. " my father has also worked. It''s nothing, " he swallowed his bitterness and replied in a calm voice.


    "But why?" the lady asked. Robert was not clear about her question. So he asked her to clarify. "why what?"


    "your brother seems to get everything easy in life, your father''s love, a beautiful wife, and now he found his son. Of course, you also have a beautiful wife but she is not as smart as lady Bridget. After all, lady Bridget is known for her honey tone. Your daughter is also not as understanding as Rose. If only she had chosen Joe Yancey then the real power of the Zorander household would have been in your hands since your father will be certain of your support for prince Richard, unfortunately... " The lady stopped speaking.


    " How do you know so much? " Robert was surprised, after all the marriage proposal between Jane and Joe was something between the two families.


    " is it so hard to know simple things like this especially when your daughter does not know what not to boast about? " the lady replied.


    Robert felt his headache, he was angry. How could Jane go about saying such things? Seeing the frustration of Robert the young lady smiled.


    " I am not here to discuss your problems but I can offer a solution. At least even the little left in your hands will be your," the lady said. When Robert heard this his showed interest. No matter what he told his wife and daughter, they did not have the ability to listen or see the full picture. They are blinded by Greed.


    " A son, " the lady said. Robert nodded. He knew he needed a son but after the death of his second wife he had tried his best to have another chance but nothing happened. Now she was much older and it was a known fact that the older a woman is, the hard it is for her to get pregnant.


    It seems the miscarriage the last time has hurt her body. So what else could he do. "if your wife can not give you a son get another. Your father never objected to you having more than one wife. Moreover at his age, more grandchildren will make him happy. Your brother''s son is at the war front. Your son will be a way out," The lady said.


    Robert gave it some thought. The young lady was right but even if he played with another woman it is not guaranteed if she will birth a boy.


    When the young lady saw him consider her statement she made a bold move and held his hand. Her father''s family was smaller than the Zorander family and she was sure that no matter what he would not dare offer Robert.


    That old man that called himself her father wanted to give her to some rich man who is fat and ugly. He was in no way pleasing to her eyes. Although Robert was also older than her, he was still handsome and his body looks well maintained. So when someone told her to go and seduce him she was more than willing.


    Moreover, that person promised to take care of her as long as she succeeded. "I for one will be willing to bear you a son," the lady whispered.


    Robert sneered, "you must think I am a fool, what if after I marry you, you give birth to a girl, or worst you can not even birth a child?" Robert asked.


    "I have not asked for marriage. I will be your woman. If I get pregnant then you can go and see my father. If after giving birth the child is not male then I will leave," the lady said.


    Robert looked at the lady. What she offered was a good deal but he was not convinced yet. " so you want me to keep you as a mistress first? " Robert asked.


    " of course, this way I will not be able to trick you," the lady said.


    Robert thought about it, "what is the name of your father?" he asked.


    "Lord Byron," the lady answered. Robert nodded his head. Since lord Byron was not someone that could cause problems in the future, he decided to take the chance.


    "then you have to come over to the Zorander''s Residence tomorrow. I will make the arrangements," Robert gave in.


    A seduction is an act, if one caught their pry they should not let them go. This lady was not ready to let Robert go. She was afraid that he will change his mind by tomorrow.


    " Why tomorrow? Now is the best time. Have you not heard that delay can be dangerous," the lady asked.


    "What do you propose? You want to go over to the Zorander residence now?" Robert has never met such an impatient lady yet.


    "No," the lady shook her head. She looked and caught sight of a maid in the Zack Residence.


    "Please, lord Zack''s brother seems to have had too much to drink. Is it possible to get him a room to rest a little?" the lady asked.


    Robert was surprised by her actions but he played along. If this could get him an heir why should he stop it? When the maid saw that it was indeed her master''s brother she help the lady take Robert to one of the vacant rooms. Luckily they have cleared a lot of spare room since a situation like this could occur in a bouquet.


    Just like that Robert fell into the trap of the person who sent the young lady.