Baron Hugh was no Viscount Felldan, but it did not mean that he was not a man of ambition. While Viscount Felldan drew others through his appearance which was the envy of others, Baron Hugh worked on his own.
However, not all dreams were achieved by a person in their lifespan due to circumstances in their own life.
A person might have found himself marrying and settling down, building a family and putting aside whatever goals and ambitions that he had in his youth to become the provider of his family.
It was not something uncommon.
In fact, it was sometimes why children were sometimes to be had. The unfulfilled ambitions of the parents were often, unconsciously or consciously, passed down to their children.
If someone did not achieve their dream, at least their child might do it.
'There are romantic stories from other nobles and clandestine affairs that tell of infatuated young men being so enamored with women that they would approach the fathers and brothers in private to ask for their daughter's hand. I do not think Young Lord Asher is a romantic individual, but my daughter is unlike any other young ladies in the circle. And people can be surprising when they want it to be.' Baron Hugh thought.
Lucius stared at Baron Hugh's expression and wore a smile on his face.
"I have been talking with Lord Benjamin here, and your son has impressed me so much, Baron Hugh. I do not find it often that I get along with so many peers as I do with him, that in fact, I would like to work with him in certain ventures."
"Oh!" Baron Hugh's expression grew into surprise and shock before he smiled and nodded. "That is quite a blossoming friendship between the two of you, Young Lord Asher. That is indeed good news, my son here has always been stuck with his nose in books that for you and him to get along together is quite the beginning for a long lasting friendship."
'While it's not as quick as it would be if Lily were to find herself marrying Young Lord Asher and tying the knot between the two families, this is actually great too. My son really is in need of learning how to be a better young man and this is the way to go.' Baron Hugh thought. 'And who says that the chance of my daughter and the young lord might not happen? As opposed to friendship, romance may blossom and take more time to grow. In fact, was I ever interested in ladies at this age? I think it was only a little later in age that I planned to commit.'
If there was a solid difference between Viscount Felldan and Baron Hugh, it was this difference. Baron Hugh looked at possibilities and tried to find the appropriate pieces to make his move, whereas, Viscount Felldan took whatever was in his hand and made it work or simply stole the hand of the other person.
One was open to different possibilities, the other was focused on one path and did everything to clear the obstacles that stood in his past.
'Hmmm, it almost seems like Baron Hugh is already fantasizing about what possibilities might come into his hand with this newfound friend and didn't even show a single change in response.'
"In fact, I think that the two of us would work together here in Inanis City." Lucius continued and startled the dreaming Baron. 'There is a current project that I wish to discuss with Lord Benjamin and while it may be possible to send letters, I find myself thinking that perhaps it is better for him to stay within the city for easy contact."
Baron Hugh blinked and glanced at his son. This was surprising news and already a few thoughts came into the baron's mind.
'Was my son able to actually speak with him properly? Moving to another city will require money, and I have not really given Benjamin an allowance beyond providing the necessary things in order to have him understand the importance of money. While I do not underestimate Lord Asher's current success, there is also the fact that Count Inanis's coffers are far more deeper than mine. If there were any previous business ventures that did not work, we wouldn't even know of it anyway. Nobody would declare their own weaknesses, but if I do not prepare anything for him then it will make me look bad too.'
Lord Benjamin shifted on his feet uneasily and saw the expression on his father's face and knew exactly where the issue was going to begin.
"I appreciate the idea, Young Lord Asher. I have always thought that independence would be good for him." Baron Hugh said. "I do have some inquiries though."
"Feel free to ask them, Baron Hugh. The reason why we came here in the first place is to get your permission and perhaps a blessing. It is after all no easy business to become one of the most successful commercial noble." Lucius said.
Those words of his were something akin to a bit of truth embellished with something to improve the man's chance to say yes and it looked like it really did.
Baron Hugh found himself gratified by the situation. The respect that other nobles gave to others were mostly because of cliques, the circles that they have formed and those of the higher nobilities found themselves less appreciative of the lower ones, not really finding the need to cater to them, but Lord Asher did.
"Well, I am doing my best to teach my son the importance of work, so it is actually a little embarrassing that.."
"Please do not worry about your som, Baron Hugh. I will take care of him." Lucius said. "I have already discussed this with him earlier and he shall be living in a dormitory of his choosing and it shall be funded." Lucius explained. "In fact, that and other things will be provided. His Gift is a treasure, Baron Hugh."
Baron Hugh stared at Lucius in bafflement before he cleared his throat.
"Are you…"
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