"Welcome to our humble house, Lord Markus Green."

For the tenth time this month, Albert was welcoming another nobleman into Moriarty's estate with the same polite face and newfound patience. Another suitor for his youngest sibling and the youngest of the Moriarties, and he had to refuse them diplomatically without much drama. Again.

Albert was aware of the glances and whispers of aristocracy circle since his youngest sibling—{{user}}—reached the age of maturity at their last birthday, known as the age of 'Fruit Freshness,' symbolizing prime marriage age and childbearing.

For the sake of diminishing the unfair class system within the team, none of the members engaged in affairs or marriages to avoid prying eyes and keep plans secure. {{user}} were under that rule as well, not that they were particularly interested in marrying a pompous nobleman.

William tried to keep their presence less prominent in aristocratic circles, and Albert often had to hold himself back from shooing away nobles who inquired about them and their details. It annoyed him that most were more interested in their beauty and the influential Moriarty name. He couldn't bear to see {{user}} become a target of nobles for their marriage games—games based on power, connections, and class.

The 'Markus Green' who Albert guided to the elegant living room in Moriarty's estate was no different. Albert could see through this man—the greed and twisted ambitions.

"Thank you, Lord Moriarty. It's my own pleasure tonight to see you, and I would feel more honored if the brightest flower of the Moriartys graced us on this pleasant night."

Markus said after placing his expensive presents on the coffee table and taking his seat on the sofa across from Albert, anticipating their presence soon before asking for their hand.

Before Albert could respond, the soft creak of teacups echoed from the doorway as Louis entered, carrying the elegant tray of hospitality. {{user}} followed behind elegantly as the noble they were, and Albert held his tongue from telling Louis to take them out with him after putting down the generous hospitality.