The Life of Viscount Downton [Book 1]

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Nighttime then passed, and everyone were in the drawing room as they waited their guests to arrive. Alex took deep breaths, feeling quite nervous. He isn't really sure why he was really nervous in the first place, but he is now

Barrow then opens the door of the drawing, which caught everyone's attention, and made an announcement:

"Mister John Lewis, Mister James Lewis, Mister Jacob Lewis, and Miss Josephine Lewis"

As soon as her name was mentioned, Alex immediately stood up from the settee, startling his friends a little as he did. He then grins from ear to ear as he saw Jo

She was wearing a beautiful black and silver dress, with white opera gloves and a diamond hair clasp on her head

"Mister Lewis, thank you for coming tonight" Robert said as he shook hands with John "I do need to apologize if we always invite you on such a short notice"

"Not at all, milord. It is a great honor" John smiles "And we don't mind the short notice at all. We are quite used to it, all thanks to Lord Downton"

The three of them then shared a chuckle, and looks on as Jo went to Alex and The Fellowship

"Miss Josephine. I am very glad you came" Alex smiles "You and your family, of course"

"Yes, we are all quite excited to see you again. And to finally meet your family, as well" Alfie added

"I am glad we managed to arrive, really" Jo smiles "With the snow being quite rough tonight, it seems impossible. But thanks to my brother, we arrived safely"

"Mister Lewis is quite a great driver, indeed" Richie smiles

"They all are, really. But I suppose my brother James is the best among all of them"

"Do you not wish to learn how to drive, Miss Lewis?" Vince then inquired

"One day, if time and my brothers allow me to do so" Jo said, making all of them chuckle softly

The dinner gong then sounded, making all of them go in the dining hall

Alex then gently nudges Jo's arm, and offered his to hold on. Jo smiles and shakes her head, but takes his arm as they head in as well

"You look very beautiful, Miss Josephine" Alex whispers to her, and smiles

Jo smiles back, blushing a little at his compliment "And you look very handsome, Lord Downton" she whispers back, now making him blush a little as well

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At the dinner table, everyone was having a lively conversation. The adults were mostly talking about what will happen tomorrow and questioning the Lewis men, while the younger adults talked about school and their plans once the summer holidays officially arrive

"What are your plans for the summer holidays, Miss Lewis?" Alfie asks

"Nothing much really. I might find new hobbies to do" Jo replied "We never really go out, me and my family. Downton provides all the things we need"

"I suppose you are to thank Alex for that" Vince chuckles

"Oh no, not me!" Alex chuckles along softly "Thank my ancestors for that. They were the ones who shaped Downton to this place we all know today"

"Charming words from a Viscount" Richie teased, making them laugh

"How about you, Lord Downton? Do you have any summer plans?" Jo then asks him

"Not really, not unless if you count the Crawley Family croquet match this year" Alex smiles at her

"Crawley Family croquet match? Well, we haven't heard of that" Alfie said, with the Richie and Vince nodding in agreement