qThe presidential couple seemed quite reasonable. Upon knowing that Danrique had brought his fiancée along, they held their daughter back from creating trouble.

The poor woman, on the other hand, must have suffered from some kind of shock, given how mentally unstable she seemed.

That being said, the family seemed relatively reasonable.

Upon thinking about this, Francesca cared little. She turned on her heel and walked toward the hall as well.

By then, the banquet had already ended. The president suggested that they go to the hunting grounds, which was met with the approval and anticipation of the men in attendance.

“I'm not going. But please, carry on without me.”

Danrique looked at Francesca, who had just entered. She was holding her skirt up as she walked over, her face seemingly clueless and dazed. Danrique found this adorable.

“Danrique, it's only nine! Why don't you stay for a bit?” asked Harrier with a smile. “Besides, Cece is here too. You can keep her company. She must be so bored, cooped up in the castle all day.”

“What's going on?” Francesca had caught wind of the conversation.

“Do you want to go hunting on the hunting grounds, Cece?” asked the president warmly.

“No thanks.”

she realized she could not change anything and

some board games!” The president smiled and continued, “There are some simple games there we can play. The women can also join

snacks and tea. You have not sampled them yet!” chimed the first

couple had all their attention centered on Francesca, intending on following

Besides, Danrique still needed to be on good terms with them, so she had to get along with high society

this, Francesca turned to look at Danrique. He, too,

seen that Danrique was not insisting on leaving, she thought that he did have the desire to stay after all. She

Harrier clapped happily. “I can show off my card skills

you lose enough the last time?” quipped

if you've never lost,” retorted Harrier, rolling his

didn't realize that Danrique was

got a photographic memory. It helps him remember where the cards are!” chortled Gerard.

must see this for

the president ushered everyone

also ushering the female guests to the basement. From the corner of her eye, Francesca noticed that the bodyguards remained

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