novelraw Chapter 566: HE'S DEFINITELY A 'FAN'
Chapter 566: HE'S DEFINITELY A 'FAN'
“THE worst of things could have happened if not for you and your brother,” the duke continued. “That’s why the Grimaldi family will forever be grateful to the two of you.”
And then he gave a swift glance to the people around who were secretly whispering to themselves. That one glance made the others froze in place.
“And please, don’t be mistaken that the opportunities you got had something to do with the favor we owe you. If it did, you would have already starred as the main character of a number of big productions. You got it all because of your ability. And the success you’re experiencing now is all on you, not on anyone else. So, don’t ever let other people think otherwise.”
Astrid blinked, feeling very surprised by the duke’s sudden statement. Because of how the other acted during the launch party, he expected that he would do the same here. But surprisingly, he was actually trying to salvage the situation. And his method was quite good.
In his way, the duke told all the people here that the reason he was close to Nicol was because he saved the other. And then he followed that by saying that the success he had now was not because of the Grimaldi family, but because of his own abilities. That part, he made it quite clear to the others.
Although they might still gossip about this, at least it would not be the same as he was worrying earlier. Now, they would not think that he’s a member of the Grimaldi family. But instead, they would just think of him as someone who’s lucky enough to save a member of the said renowned family.
Once some of these people asked him about it later, which he was sure they would, then he’d just tell them some of the important details. And that one post of him that went momentarily viral last year would easily back this. That could be easily