Richard-de-Vere was born into the family of the Earls of Oxford, England.

The Earl of Oxford is a member of the English tradition of knighthood, dating back to the 13th century, with a rich and revered family archive, an immensely intimate relationship with the British royal family, and a royalist party who have played a role in many important battles and struggles.

The 17th Earl of Oxford also founded the Oxforders Company, which at the height of its talent in the early 17th century, and it was even suggested that Edard-de-Vere was in fact the most likely true author of Shakespeare's plays besides William Shakespeare.

However, the title of Earl of Oxford, after two successive family names, was inherited in 1925 by British Prime Minister Herbert-Henry-Asquith, who in the line of Richard de Ville was the Marquess of Dublin.

Although the title of Marquis is a rank higher than that of the Earl, the dignity of the Marquis of Dublin can only be described as mediocre, more like an honorary title, and the title of Marquis has always been the least of the five noble ranks;

Despite this, the Marquess of Richard remained one of the most important members of London's high society, and with close ties to the royal family, power and status second to none, a true aristocracy – a family history, a unique social position, and a thriving family wealth and reputation.

Even in the twenty-first century, Richard de Will, who still does not have to work and relies entirely on the protection of his family, can live freely.

For the past few months, George has been trying to get in touch with Richard. Because Richard had just fired his trust fund manager in early February, and was very dissatisfied with the way he worked and the results of the results, George wanted to win Richard into Barclays, where he worked, and then become his fund manager.

In fact, not only George, but also other contenders, George spent countless hours and energy on this big client, but Richard is an eccentric and elusive person, and in the past few months, George has not even been able to lock down Richard's place, let alone sit down face-to-face and talk, even through Arthur's connections, which is extremely difficult.

Yesterday, George received a call from Richard's butler to book a meeting this afternoon. This made George ecstatic, and after months of hard work, there was finally a breakthrough, and although it was only a meeting, it was an important first step, and everything was full of possibilities.

But...... But as soon as we met, I came to drink the head.

Looking at the smiling Richard in front of him, George Hall's eyes froze slightly, his expression did not change, but there was a thick bitterness in his heart, and they didn't even have time to have a good greeting. The bitterness in his mouth made George's back muscles tense, how he had forgotten Richard's preferences.

It is worth mentioning that Richard inherited the preferences of the 17th Earl of Oxford, and had a fanatical preference for theater, and he had enjoyed both large and small plays in the West End, and his taste was very picky, and he would even go to Stockholm or Boston, just to watch a play with a good reputation.

Such a preference is not an uncommon secret among the aristocracy. Over the past few months, Richard has been traveling around major European cities, and his whereabouts have been erratic.

didn't hear George's answer, but Richard casually adjusted his position as if there was no gap in George's mood changes, his face was full of satisfaction, and the corners of his mouth were full of smiles, "What, do you still mind?

It's not that Richard doesn't know, but he doesn't care. For him, some aristocratic codes apply, some don't.

"Aside from Lan Li's identity, this 'Les Miserables' has received countless praises. Even Aristere-Smith has completely surrendered, you know? I've met with Aristere, and he's watched it back and forth three times. Jesus Christ, do you know how picky that old fellow is? But three times later, three times later, he was still so full of praise that I couldn't imagine it. That's when I rushed back. ”

Ignoring George, Richard gushed as the waiter brought the brandy up, and he sighed, "God, finally." The weather in Casablanca is comfortable right now, and I was enjoying my vacation when I suddenly came back to London and started to get used to it. I'm starting to miss the sunshine there. ”

The air fell silent for a moment, and after Richard took two sips of brandy, he let out a long breath and showed a comfortable expression.

George knew it was his turn to speak, "This is London, disgusting, but always nostalgic." George smiled deservedly, "What's more, there's the West End, and who can say no to the West End? ”

His muscles were stiff and his heart was dripping blood, but George had to be graceful. The so-called aristocratic connections are actually a double-edged sword. George can use his connections to completely cut off Lan Li's career as an actor in London, and similarly, George must also obey his connections and choose to bow his head and compromise at certain moments.

Even if you don't accept it, you have to endure it. To enjoy the reverence brought by the title of nobility, you must accept the corresponding constraints, and there will be gains and losses, which is the law of society. Even if it was a resounding slap in the face, George had to keep smiling.

"Huh. That's it. Richard burst out laughing, finally getting his satisfying answer.

Rather than waiting for the other party to be further persecuted, it is better to take the initiative yourself, although the shame has made George feel suffocated, but aristocratic life, which is suffocated all the time, and the ubiquitous rules and regulations make the breathing become cautious.

Therefore, George did not panic, but showed a warm and friendly reception, "The Almeida Theatre's version of 'Les Misérables' has indeed been a hot topic of discussion recently, how about it, is the Lord interested in going and watching it?"

George offered to extend the invitation. In fact, it was his only option, and in that case, he might as well go with the flow and win Richard over to finish what he had been working so hard for.

"Of course!" Richard's whole face bloomed, and he clapped his hands, "How about we, shall we go now?"

"Now?" said George, who was mentally prepared, and his expression was inevitably a little stunned at this time—Richard's style of acting was too abrupt and impulsive, and for the nobles, this was something they had been trying their best to avoid.

Richard didn't care, and nodded happily, "Of course, do you still have to wait? Now it's only twenty minutes to get to the Almeida Theater, and we still have time to enjoy a little pre-dinner snack, exchange ideas, and maybe meet the actors if we have the chance." ”

As he spoke, Richard didn't wait for George's consent, stretched out his hand and signaled, and summoned the waiter over, "My coat and hat." ”

"Lord!" George couldn't help but panic.

Richard paused slightly, "By the way, your family still has a private room, right?" Richard didn't seem to have any scheming—or didn't care," he continued, "There are only six noble boxes in the Almeida Theater, and everyone else has to queue up to see this play. I've heard that there's a box that belongs to the Hall family, right?"

The Almeida Theatre was not a top-class theatre, with only six aristocratic boxes inside, four of which belonged to the House of Hall, the House of Hamilton, the House of Dunlop and the House of Dormer, and the remaining two were passed through the hands of André Hamilton and transferred to the two dukes for their use.

Tickets for the next three months were sold out, and the aristocratic boxes were booked early. At this time, it was time to witness the aristocracy's long-sleeved dancing ability, and everyone took the initiative to contact these six aristocratic box owners to arrange their own theater schedule. If you control the box, you will have the social initiative in the recent period.

Eton Dormer was the weakest of all the nobles' box holders, and he had already arranged for the next three months to use it. Incidentally, his personal clothing brand has been strongly promoted, and Eaton has benefited a lot from just two private parties.

In the box of the Hall family, Lan Li was handed over to Arthur. This has made Arthur one of the hottest party planners in recent times. He can be seen in almost every corner of London.

Richard's return to London has been a little slower and he has clearly missed a number of opportunities. So, there is today's meeting, and the meeting time is two o'clock in the afternoon, not the usual time of afternoon tea at three or half past three, but two o'clock. In other words, without a box, there is no follow-up.

After George realized this, his anger could no longer be vented, but only turned into endless grievances, "Of course. However, I need to inform Arthur in advance, otherwise, it will not be good if it is rude. ”

"Definitely, definitely. Richard didn't seem to care, but he didn't pause in his movements, "You can ask Arthur to see who's using the box today, and maybe, we can watch together." ”

The implication is that even if the box is already being used, Richard has to go. As a well-known theater addict in London, Richard's behavior is not surprising.

"That's our pleasure. The mouth was full of bitterness and blood, and he could only swallow it in his stomach, George also stood up, nodded and greeted the waiter, and then ignored his coat and hat, and immediately dialed Arthur's phone, "Me and the Marquis Dublin are now heading to the Almeida Theatre, and anyone in the box, I mean, anyone, let them go, I don't care how you solve it, we'll go now." ”

After the explanation, George hung up.

About two minutes later, Edith's phone vibrated and a text message arrived: George and the Marquess of Dublin were on their way to the Almeida Theatre.

"Damn it. ”