Chapter Seventy-Three: Espionage
To the surprise of the two young men, it was the son of the great banker, the young but already well-known in the social world, who greeted Charles.
However, his presence here was not surprising, for he was a young man who liked to be a sensual man, and their first formal conversation was at the racecourse. In addition, because of the revolution, he had lost his job as a royal attendant officer, and he did not serve the country in the new republic, so he was now more leisurely, and had time to do his favorite activities.
What really surprised Charles was why he wanted to stop himself.
There is no rule here that you must say hello as long as you know each other, and the two of them are not familiar with each other, so there is no need for him to say hello to him.
Of course, although he was suspicious, he still greeted the other party quite politely.
Leaving behind the large crowd of his friends or henchmen on his side, Maurice walked straight up to the two men, and then greeted Albert in a rather friendly manner.
"Albert, you're coming here today,"
"Well, I'll come over with Charles today when I have time, Maurice." Albert smiled and nodded. "You're always here."
As a well-known playboy, he certainly met Morris quite a bit, so he knew their brother and sister.
"There's a game today, so of course I'm not going to miss it." Morris replied as a matter of course, full of anticipation.
"yes, I'll just say it. How can you be without you on a race day? Albert replied with a smile, "Why, look at the way you look, today is a win?" β
"That's right! My black pomegranate, you've seen it, right? What a beautiful horse! It was in such good shape today, it was frighteningly fast, and no one could catch up," Morris looked very radiant when he talked about it, "I praised it in the club two days ago. There are also those who doubt my words. I'm going to shut them all up today! They all admire me now and say that I can always find the best horses, but ...... I also sued them, my beloved baby hasn't appeared yet! β
Morris said as he gestured. He seems to be very devoted. The whole person seems to be full of passion and vitality.
Unlike the stocky Baron de Beauwon. Morris is quite tall and handsome, and he is very well-dressed, so his appearance is even more infectious. So much so that Charles, who was not interested in this kind of thing, couldn't help but feel interesting to him.
"Is your horse going to play next?"
"Yes, Mr. Treville." Maurice nodded exaggeratedly, "Next is my best horse, I am guaranteed to lead all the way and throw the other horses a few positions behind!" As you can see, my golden rose is certainly the best racehorse of the moment, and it will be proven in a moment. β
As he explained, the blue bow tie fluttered gently in the breeze, as if it was performing a gorgeous performance.
This guy's name is really unproductive! That was Charles' only thought.
"Oh, then I'll wish you victory." Charles bowed slightly to him, intending to politely end the sudden greeting.
Because of the frustration they encountered just now, these two young people are not in a particularly good mood now, so they just want to find a place to relax now, and they are not interested in wasting any time with him.
"Well, thank you for your good words." However, perhaps because the two of them were too polite, Morris didn't seem to feel their intentions, and just continued the conversation, "Well, wait for you to place your bets and cheer me on." Anyway, it's all here, wouldn't it be a pity if you didn't just have a play......? β
"We ......" Charles felt that something was wrong, and hurriedly planned to refuse.
"Oh, I just look at you guys as if you're a little bored, so I'm just mentioning it, and by the way, I'll get some good luck for myself." Morris still smiled quite happily, "If you don't have any money with you today, it doesn't matter, I'll ask someone to bet on you, you don't have to pay if you lose, just collect the money if you win, how about it?" But I'm going to say that my Golden Rose will definitely win, so I'm not worried at all. β
"Oh, you're too much of an extraordinary, we just happen to have something going on," Seeing him so enthusiastic, Charles had to barely cope.
Of course, it would be too indecent to really let him pay for gambling, "I also kind of want to try my luck when you say that, so let's go and bet on your horse in a minute." β
"Thank you so much, haha, you took such good care of me." After receiving Charles's reply, Maurice couldn't help but laugh heartily, "I promise you, you won't lose anything later." β
Charles frowned slightly.
Even though Charles had clearly hinted that he didn't want to talk to him anymore, he still seemed to be unaware of it, and still leaned around him.
Even if you are an unsophisticated young master, you should understand these basic human contacts after being in the social arena for so long...... Could it be that he had some other purpose?
"Then I will await your victory." Despite these thoughts in his heart, Charles still pretended to be impassive on his face, "When will the game start?" β
"It's the next one, it should be soon."
"Oh, then we'll have to hurry up and bet." Charles looked at Albert, "Don't miss the time." β
"Well, that's good, let's go to my box later, right?" Morris smiled and clapped his hands, "I brought a lot of good wine here today." β
Before Charles could reply, his eyes fell on the girls next to the two men, as if they had just appeared. "Oh, I've been chatting with them, but I've snubbed the two ladies! Wait a minute, you can also enjoy the light and come to my box to have fun, okay? β
"Okay! Maurice, you'll have to entertain us later! The girl Albert brought with him quickly agreed, and she seemed to know Mauriceβbut not surprisingly.
Mary, on the other hand, had not yet figured out the situation, so she quietly turned her gaze to Charles, as if to ask him what he should do.
Is that the goal? Charles was shocked.
It was only then that he remembered that he had brought Mary with him, and that Albert had brought his new "friend" with him, and that it was inevitable that others would have some less pleasant associations when they were to be seen on such occasions...... Could it be that this guy thinks I'm running over with someone for fun?
Even if it is, it has nothing to do with him, right?
Although I don't know why he violated the usual rules of the social world to visit people, it is clear that he has other intentions. So...... No, I can't agree to his request.
"Hey, I'm really sorry, I can't accompany you later." Charles replied with a regretful smile, then gave Mary a look and told her to stop talking, "Let's play again when we have a chance later." β
"Oh, that's right......" Maurice was a little disappointed after hearing Charles's answer, "Ah, it can't be helped, who told you to be busy!" Well, the lady ......"
"She's sorry she can't stay any longer." Before he could finish speaking, Charles directly rejected his invitation on Mary's behalf, and did not introduce her to Maurice at all.
Then, Charles gestured directly to Mary, "Now we really have to leave, time is very tight." Albert, I'll go first, wait a minute, and don't make me laugh at Monsieur de Beuvan, and when he tells people everywhere, it's a joke! β
"Okay, I understand." Albert nodded.
Then, without waiting for Morris to speak again, Charles left with Mary.
Morris didn't speak anymore, just looked at the back of Charles and Mary leaving, as if thoughtful.
"Why, Maurice, isn't it almost beginning? Let's hurry up and bet. Albert interrupted his deep thought, smiling and spreading his hands.
"Well, okay, let's go now." Only then did Morris come to his senses.
Then, as if inquiring, he glanced at Albert uneasily, then hesitated for a moment, and finally slowly opened his mouth, "But I didn't expect that someone like Mr. TrΓ©ville would run out to play, I thought he was only focused on business!" β
"You say that, who doesn't have a time when he wants to rest, no matter how he is a young man." Albert replied with a smile.
"Ah, that's true, it's just that everyone has forgotten that he's a young man too." Morris smiled and nodded, and then, as if inadvertently, he asked in a low voice, "By the way, the female companion he brought just now is very beautiful!" What do I think of the eyes, who is that? β
"I don't know each other, probably friends, not that kind of relationship." As soon as he heard that the other party really asked this question, Albert directly pretended to be confused.
"Then you can't be completely unrecognizable, your relationship is so good."
The smile on Albert's face faded
He still remembered the hint Charles had given him before he left: "Don't pitch too small and make Monsieur de Beauvang laugh, and when the time comes, he will tell people everywhere that it will be a joke!" β
Who knows if you're afraid to come out to play? That is, I am afraid of one person.
"Maurice, I don't think you need to ask too much about this kind of thing, do you? Since Charles wouldn't say, of course I wouldn't ask. I guess you are the same, right? Albert's tone was already very solemn, "In addition, I think that everyone has to play and play, and the rules must also be taught, and things outside must not be said to others, do you say yes?" Otherwise, it would be too bad. β
"Where did you think of it?" Morris laughed awkwardly, "Okay, let's go to my place and don't talk about it." (To be continued!)
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