"It's just a casual lunch together. Why have you made it into such a big deal?" I asked Mason.

There had to be a few hundred people, and that only included the people on this floor. Was this a lunch? It seemed more like a formal event.

Mason froze and asked, "Lunch? But Mrs. White's intention was for me to introduce you to the people of Welsington, so that they won't disrespect you out of ignorance."

"Don't listen to her. Why would I want that? I chose to go to school in Welsington to keep my affairs private and make some genuine friends. Haven't you rendered my earlier efforts redundant by doing so?"

At my rage, Mason said hurriedly, "Mr. White, don't worry. I haven't announced your name to them. I was initially planning a grand entrance for you. Since you're not interested, I won't do so. Instead, I'll introduce you as someone else. Is that alright?"

I frowned. "Can't you just call it off?"

"This... I don't want to keep this from you, Mr. White, but I've invited all the heirs of powerful families who are around your age. They range from legacy nobles to new business owners. They've all come. If we ask them to return just like that, it won't bode well for our reputation."

His face clearly showed how awkward he felt. When our eyes met, I could see the hesitancy behind his eyes. This was our first meeting. It would be inappropriate for me to give him too much of a hard time. Moreover, his words held some truth to them. He'd gone to such lengths to invite so many people. It would be unacceptable if Mason sent them home before they even had a bite.

"Fine. Go out and entertain them, but don't tell them about my identity and act like you don't know me. Just pretend like I'm one of the people you've invited."

Mason broke into a smile and nodded hurriedly, "Thank you for your understanding, Mr. White. Don't worry. I know what to do now."

After meeting Mason, I brought Felicia to the first floor. After two days at Imperia Manor, Felicia had savored countless delicacies and strolled through numerous parks with Sophia in tow. Consequently, she appeared more relaxed and gracious. When we arrived on the first floor and she saw the hundreds of guests, she was not terrified in the slightest. She merely exclaimed, "They're all here for you."

I smiled. "They aren't here for me. They're here because I'm the heir to the White family. If our family runs into any difficulties in the future, or my identity comes into question, they'll be gone before you know it."

Felicia chuckled. She turned to me and said, "I won't run away. Regardless if you're the heir to the White family or not, I'll always stay by your side."

"Alright."

If this had been spoken by anyone else, I wouldn't have believed them. People would do anything for wealth. The richer someone was, the more heartless they would be. However, Felicia had already proved her loyalty a long time ago.

"Hey, who do you think Mr. Connaught is introducing today? He invited so many people. I'm burning with curiosity."

"I heard it was the heir to Quantum Springs. However, they've kept him hidden well. No one knows who the leader is in the first place."

"Wow, an heir! I wonder if he's handsome."

"He's the leader's son. Even if he were the ugliest man in the world, there would still be hordes of women kissing up to him. You're too shallow."

"What do you know? He's a man of high social standing, but if he's handsome as well, it would be the icing on top of the cake. All the rich young ladies of upper society would thirst after him!"

While passing a gaggle of gorgeous ladies, I overheard their conversation. With mirth in my eyes, I turned to Felicia and asked, "Am I handsome?"

Felicia nodded her head furiously and said, "Yes! You're smoking hot! If you weren't, our seniors wouldn't have gone mad over you in the way they did."