Imprisoned for a Trillion Years, I Was Worshipped by All Gods!-Chapter 494 - 50-Dining with Audrey

Harris glanced around nervously. Seeing that everyone's attention was fixed on Audrey and no one had noticed Alan's words, he let out a small sigh of relief and said,

"Alan, Duke Alice is different from other women. She made a name for herself across multiple kingdoms solely through absolute strength. To this day, she remains undefeated among her peers."

"Her existence has transcended gender—she is in relentless pursuit of the limits of magic. To many, Duke Alice is an untouchable figure."

As Harris spoke, his expression grew solemn.

After all, people's admiration for Audrey stemmed from her beauty, an instinctual attraction.

But their feelings toward Alice were entirely different. It was pure respect—she was an idol in the hearts of many.

She was also Harris's idol!

Seeing this, Alan realized that his earlier words had been somewhat inappropriate.

There was no real comparison between Alice and Audrey!

Harris then chuckled and added,

"Audrey has very high standards—she doesn't even think the second prince is worthy of her. But if you put in some effort, Alan, I think you might have a chance!"

Harris knew very well how formidable Alan was. He also knew that behind Alan stood that mysterious woman in the black robe.

In both talent and background, Alan was not inferior to anyone!

Isabella nodded seriously, as if agreeing.

In her eyes, her brother was worthy of all the women in the world. Rather, it was the women of the world who might not be worthy of her brother!

Carter nudged Alan with his elbow, grinning confidently.

"Big bro, if you're interested, I can help spread the word! Don't worry—I might not be great in battle, but when it comes to public opinion, I'm an expert!"

Hearing this, Alan suddenly recalled the rumors about him and Annie that had spread on the Charlie No.1 train.

Could it have been this guy stirring the pot back then?

Under Alan's deep, scrutinizing gaze, Carter grew a little guilty and said hesitantly,

"Uh… Alan, why are you looking at me like that? Don't worry! If I start spreading any rumors this time, no one will be able to trace them back to us!"

Before Alan could respond, Harris gave Carter a light smack on the back of the head.

"If you really stir things up, you'll just be putting Alan in a tough spot. Too many people have their eyes on Audrey."

Carter thought about it for a moment and realized Harris had a point.

After all, Audrey was like a prized piece of meat, with too many hungry wolves watching her. One wrong move, and Alan would become their target.

"Alright, alright, old man, I was just joking." Seeing Harris's increasingly stern expression, Carter pouted in disappointment.

He then took Isabella and Alan over to the buffet area.

Upon seeing the vast array of exquisite dishes, Carter excitedly introduced the different foods while hurriedly piling them onto his plate, afraid that if he moved too slowly, he might miss out.

Under Carter's influence, Isabella also ended up eating more than usual.

Watching the two of them, Alan felt his own appetite increase. Since most of the young nobles here had already dismissed him, he figured he might as well enjoy a feast—at least he wouldn't have come for nothing!

Many of the dishes in the buffet were ones Alan had never seen or tasted before, and they were quite delicious.

And so, the three of them—like bottomless pits—stood in the corner of the banquet hall, eating to their hearts' content.

The other guests, seeing this, all sneered in disdain.

"Bumpkins."

They muttered under their breath, their interest in associating with Alan and Carter disappearing entirely.

Meanwhile, as the banquet grew more lively, Audrey stood on the second-floor balcony, once again rejecting the second prince's invitation to dance.

Feeling somewhat bored, she swept her gaze over the hall below.

After watching for a while, she found the whole scene too stiff and uninspiring and was about to withdraw her gaze—when she suddenly noticed Annie.

Annie stood there in an elegant dress, resembling a fluttering butterfly, yet she remained frozen in place, her eyes locked onto a certain corner of the banquet hall.

Audrey grew curious and followed Annie's line of sight.

She knew her best friend well—Annie was not a reserved person. Yet tonight, she was unusually quiet. Far too quiet.

"Annie, don't tell me you've fallen for that chubby guy?"

Seeing the three people in the banquet hall's corner happily feasting, Audrey's eyes twinkled mischievously as she leaned in and teased Annie.

Annie had been watching Alan, lost in thought, but upon hearing Audrey's remark, she immediately snapped out of it and shook her head.

"What nonsense are you talking about? That's the son of the Head of the Light Guild—I'm not interested in him!"

"Oh? Not him? Then it must be that rather handsome young man, right?" Audrey chuckled lightly.

"I'm not interested in anyone," Annie shot Audrey a glare.

This woman always enjoyed making a spectacle out of things.

Audrey, adopting a detective-like expression, leaned in with keen interest.

"Then why have you been staring at that guy all night? You haven't taken your eyes off him! Are you sure nothing's going on? Come on, just be honest with me!"

Annie sighed and shook her head.

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"His name is Alan. From what I know of him, he wouldn't have been invited to this banquet. I'm just curious about why he's here."

Audrey raised an eyebrow.

"That's it?"

Annie was about to say more, but suddenly, she noticed the playful glint in Audrey's eyes.

Annie's heart sank.

"Audrey, I'm warning you—don't cause trouble for him. He's not as simple as he looks."

"Oh?" Audrey's curiosity only deepened.

"Tsk tsk… To think that someone as confident as you would look so flustered and nervous. That Alan fellow must be quite interesting."

To Audrey, men were nothing more than toys to be played with.

Ignoring Annie's warning, she whispered something into the ear of a nearby maid, then smiled as she watched the maid walk away.

A few moments later, the maid stepped onto the stage in the center of the hall, scanning the crowd before speaking in a soft yet clear voice:

"Honored guests, Miss Audrey believes that with so many outstanding individuals gathered here tonight, mere casual conversation is not enough to make the evening truly exciting.

She would like to extend a special invitation to one gentleman… to dine with her."

Upon hearing this, nearly every man in the room drew in a sharp breath.

Dining with Audrey?!

What an incredible honor!

Who would be the lucky one?

At that moment, everyone glanced around anxiously, their excitement and anticipation mounting.

The maid, seeing the crowd's enthusiasm, did not keep them waiting.

She smiled faintly and announced,

"Alan, please come forward."

Alan?!

The name sent a wave of confusion through the crowd.

Most of them had never even heard of this person!

Eugene, who had previously introduced himself to Alan, suddenly realized who it was. His gaze snapped toward the banquet hall's corner, his eyes turning red with envy!

That was Audrey, the most beautiful woman in the Plantagenet Kingdom!

She was also a renowned socialite!

If someone could get close to her, they wouldn't just gain fame overnight—her support could elevate them to unimaginable heights!

If, through this dinner, Audrey took a liking to Alan…

Eugene trembled with jealousy.

The second prince, who had initially looked forward to the announcement, found his expression stiffening.

Everyone knew he had been pursuing Audrey—yet now, she had invited another man to dine with her!

The young nobles who had been preparing to flatter the second prince swallowed their words, instead scanning the hall, searching for this mysterious "Alan."

The second prince quickly realized—wasn't Alan the very youth Harris had introduced to him earlier?

Before long, every pair of eyes in the hall turned toward the banquet's corner, locking onto Alan, who was still happily serving his sister more food.

Alan, unaware of what had just happened, suddenly felt himself becoming the center of attention.

He had no recollection of ever interacting with Audrey—why was she targeting him?

Though dining with her seemed like an honor, it felt more like bait thrown into a sea of hungry sharks.

One misstep, and he would be torn apart.

He could already sense the malice in the eyes of the other guests, as if they were ready to rip him to shreds.

Just then, a burly young man stepped out from the crowd and strode toward Alan, smirking provocatively.

"Alan, I think I should take your place at this banquet. After all, I wouldn't want you to lose control of yourself."