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.

served at the banquet 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 Francesca stopped

a minute,”

in his tracks and turned

want to talk to you.”

was the first

and Norah immediately told the make-up artist and stylists to

asked directly, “Why are you bringing

she's not.” Danrique rolled

might bring trouble to you.” Francesca didn't bother mincing her words. “Even so, you

you that?” Danrique

isn't important,” Francesca brushed it

wasn't someone who liked to tattle

be fretting over that.” Danrique joined her on the sofa. “You just have to dress up and stay by

power 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 it to sacrifice all your previous efforts just because of me,”

serious conversation with Danrique. She never wanted to

the dressing table. Pinching her chin, he forced

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