Eltham met Brittany's puzzled gaze with a light chuckle.

In fact, he had already met Brittany a year ago.

Not only that, but he was quite taken with her.

Her background, looks, and abilities were all top-notch, so when the Queen proposed the marriage, he agreed without hesitation.

"Ms. Lynette, I know this is a lot to take in at once. We could get to know each other better."

But Brittany had no interest in getting to know Eltham.

She had hoped Eltham would reject her, but to her disappointment, he was in favor of the marriage.

She picked up her tea and took a sip: "The truth is, I already have someone I like. I hope you can understand and let me go."

"Ms. Lynette, I regret that I didn't come into your life earlier, to be that person you liked," Eltham said, already aware of Brittany's reluctance towards the marriage, which was common knowledge.

"This marriage isn't just about our two families, but also a royal decree. You must understand, Ms. Lynette, not even your father can change this arrangement. How could I convince my mother to change her mind?" Eltham made it clear he wasn't going to cooperate, leaving Brittany feeling hopeless.

The dinner felt as if she was chewing wax.

velvet box to

thanked him but didn't accept

to leave: "I should be

gaze lingering on

"Sir, if Ms. Lynette can't see

by the royal family is a blessing she's earned

marriage others can only dream of, and yet Brittany is so

velvet box, caressing its patterns: "No matter, if she had accepted too easily, I

saw Brittany, she was still

loved and knew how much she was willing to give for love. The thought of one day earning her genuine affection filled him with unparalleled joy. "Enough of that talk," Eltham stood up. "Tell my mother I'm very satisfied with this marriage arrangement. The engagement can wait; I want to take some time to truly win over Ms.

was cornered by Yuri: "How did your talk with Eltham

quite pleased with the

"Dad, is the royal

"Almost certainly."

the Lynette family. At this point, opposing the marriage could endanger the entire Lynette family, not just defy a royal

the Lynette family's upcoming royal marriage as glorious, making Brittany the guest of honor at almost every banquet. Brittany declined many invitations, focusing solely on changing the

invited her out several times, but she

was taken to the police station for questioning on

"Is it true,

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