Making a deal, 1/2

As we walked into the estate, I noticed the Marquis wasn't with Terry, so I asked, "Where's the Marquis? I was told he would be visiting today as well."

"My Father had some last-minute business to take care of and entrusted today's meeting to me."

"Speaking of business, I thought you worked as a magic teacher at Red phoenix academy. So why are you working with your Father in the magic trade?"

Terry pulled a sly smirk at me, "I don't see how that's any of your concern."

I couldn't help pulling a frustrated look at Terry, "Well, I have to make sure you're qualified to judge our product and not just blindly assume things about it. I know you have a history of wrong assumptions."

Terry pulled an amused but slightly annoyed face at me, "I seem to recall nothing but sound judgement on my part. However, I do recall meeting a lively child who didn't understand proper manners. As for my qualifications, all your magic talent is all the evidence I need to show my knowledge and skill of magic