q“Ha!” Danrique snorted. “You're making it sound like you two are noble beings.”

“No, we dare not think that way,” Sean explained hastily.

“Enough.” Danrique interrupted him and ordered, “Prepare a gift for me.”

“A gift?” Sean's interest was piqued.

“Yes.” Danrique pondered over it and added, “The more expensive, the better. It's for a woman.”

“Got it.” Sean left to carry out his order.

When Danrique arrived at Francesca's room, she was lounging on the sofa and playing a game on her tablet.

The make-up artist was putting the finishing touches on her makeup, and the hairstylist was busy getting her hair done. The maids were serving her dinner.

“There will be food served at the banquet hall,” Danrique remarked as he leaned against the door.

His affectionate gaze landed on her.

hall won't be filling at all.” Francesca didn't even bother to lift her head. “Besides, I'll have to act elegantly there; so, it's more

Danrique was about to leave when

a minute,” she

halted in his tracks and turned

to talk to you.” Francesca

delighted, for this was the first time she

and Norah immediately told the make-up artist and stylists

asked directly, “Why are you bringing me to the banquet instead of

she's

up, it might bring trouble to you.” Francesca didn't bother mincing her words. “Even so, you won't change your mind about me being

you that?” Danrique

Francesca

who liked

shouldn't be fretting over that.” Danrique joined her on the sofa. “You just have to dress up and stay by my side at

struggle between the influential families well, but I know you went to Epea to grab a share of the market to increase your influence and prove yourself. It wouldn't be worth

she ever had a serious conversation with Danrique. She never

He came over to her and sat on the edge of the dressing table. Pinching her chin, he forced her to look at him. “Looks like you've fallen in

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