Joan was well respected by the leaders of the society. Although he had a title of nobility, his credibility and abilities were well accepted. He was very detailed in his personal and business affairs.

Everyone in his age would have several girlfriends but he did not.

Once, there were some rumours that Nina was his illegitimate child. Thereafter, someone who knew the truth about his adoption spoke up and the rumours went away.

In fact, most of them knew that the rumors were fabricated but they just wanted this squeaky clean man to be tainted.

He had always been alone and now he brought a woman to such a grand event, naturally, this drew much attention. Some came forward to greet Joan just to find out who Amanda was.

“Tonight’s event is so important, don’t you think that it’s inappropriate for you to bring a foreigner?” A man said but he kept looking towards Amanda.

Joan was calm as usual and unfazed, “Isn’t this a family banquet?”

A Royal family dinner was still a family dinner and not a State event. So, he could bring anyone he wished.

The man chuckled, “Everyone thought that you had no interests in women. Perhaps you only liked foreigners.”

Amanda did not understand what he was saying but from the man’s expression, she knew that what he said was not polite. She could even sense Joan tensed up. She quickly smiled beautifully and said tenderly to Joan, “I’m thirsty, shall we head over there?”

Joan acknowledged and excused himself to the man and brought her towards a table nearby. The table was elaborately decorated with fresh flowers and had an extensive spread of pastries, wine, and drinks. The entire dining hall was beautifully decorated.

that Amanda did it on purpose and asked, “Didn’t you say that you can’t

don’t understand,” Amanda

just now why did

mischievously, “I don’t understand the language but

was speechless. Then was she able to figure out his

that she was their elder. She was the only elder at tonight’s banquet. She was the King’s concubine Saranya and was a top beauty when she was young. Now she was still

this banquet and specially instructed her to pay attention to Joan. The King wanted her to create opportunities for Joan and the princess to interact and if possible, steer them

she was keen to carry out this task properly but today Joan had brought a lady along which caught her

to find out about their relationship. After all, she had never heard of him having a girlfriend or

that you brought such a beautiful lady here tonight. Who is she to you?

“She is a regular

was obviously doubtful and she looked towards Amanda and

of Mortons' Mansion can wear them. Are you lying to me that you are just normal

prominent but were more

friends.” He wanted her to give up on setting him up with the princess and also get Amanda out of her sight and reduce the attention

was brought by him to this banquet, she would never escape from public

“Oh, then she’s our guest. There are several ladies there who would like to know her. Shall we have her go over there to mingle?” She was still

the Thai language and could not communicate with you

she should be able to play the piano.” The more Joan resisted, the more Saranya wanted to make a fool out of Amanda, “If she doesn’t

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