"....if I thought you were of low blood, I would not have given my granddaughters even if you were the emperor of the world ten times over."
The blue blooded aristocrat made this statement with great pride and arrogance, his eyes filled with great disdain. The words also helped Alexander clear up much of his earlier confusion regarding the old man's swift and ready consent.
Lady Inayah and Seelima had foretold of greater resistance but it seemed this had been offset by Pasha Farzah's appreciation for Alexander.
Hearing the words, the boy also did not feel offended.
Rather, lightly smirking, he chuckled, "I am truly lucky to have such an erudite ally, Lord Pasha. Very few in the country would have the wisdom to look past my outward status and determine me by my worth. Truly, as expected of the richest and most powerful man in Adhania, thank you for looking past all my shortcomings."
