Lucius had been informed that Severus was there, and thought he automatically yelled at the messenger for disturbing him he wrapped up what he was doing as quickly as possible. He did not want to miss a minute of the awkward drama that was about to unfold.
Coming down the staircase in the front hall, Lucius watched Aziza standing before a portrait of his great-grandparents with a matched set of horses, speaking softly to her beautiful son. Perfect, he would be able to see Severus' face when he realised he was being set up.
"Good afternoon, Aziza," he said as he hit the bottom step. "I am so glad you and Blaise could come. Draco has been very excited."