Mysterious Male Escort Is a Mogul

qGuilt laced William's face as he apologized, “I'm extremely sorry, Francesca... You two seem to always fight because of me.”

“That has nothing to do with you. He's just petty.” Francesca huffed out of irritation. “The two of us are just friends and nothing else. Plus, I'm taking care of you because I'm treating you as a patient with no ulterior motives. Yet, he still doesn't trust me.”

A hint of disappointment flashed across William's eyes as he heard what Francesca had said. He was right to think that Francesca had no feelings for him but only viewed him as a patient and a friend.

However, his lips quickly curled upward into a smile. He turned to look at Francesca. “I suppose his emotions just got the best of him. He cares a lot about you, so sometimes, he overreacts.”

Francesca did not respond but merely ate her breakfast.

“Francesca...” William looked at her with mixed emotions in his eyes. A hesitant look appeared on his face.

“What is it?” Francesca could tell something was bothering him.

shrimp dumplings are not bad today. Give it a taste.” William quickly changed

“Just spit it out.

there is a possibility that Danrique will be involved too.” William looked concerned. “It'll be the end if he's dragged into this

would he be involved?”

have detected poison in my castle, His Majesty's first reaction will be to investigate your background. Even though your identity would be a good credential, it might not be enough to

find out I'm Danrique's fiancée?” Francesca finally

would reveal that detail. I had hesitated to report it to His Majesty because I was afraid that

identity is revealed. However, it's not the best scenario if Danrique is involved. He's in a difficult position in Erihal. Dangers surround him at every turn. Even though he is capable and calm, I've never done anything for him, and I do not wish to bring him more burden just

“I'm worried too. Let's just hope Robin did not mention anything about

it's understandable. After all, this case had affected more than eighty people. Or perhaps, he only mentions Danrique to

Majesty might actually interrogate you. My relatives would probably harm you the first chance they got as well. However, these are all just my speculations.

Why?” She was taken aback. Her expression changed drastically as realization dawned on her. “Are you saying