"No way."

Eltham's reply was firm. "I've told you countless times, I really like you, Brittany. Seriously. Whether you're on board or not, you're the only one I want as my wife."

Brittany couldn't fathom what Eltham saw in her. "What do you like about me, exactly?"

She changed? Could she really?

Eltham, misunderstanding her, thought she wanted a heart-to-heart.

He chuckled softly, "The first time I saw you, you were like a fairy, reigniting my long-lost sense of freedom. Then, as I got to know you better, you surpassed my expectations-more talented, more exceptional. You're worth all my affection." Brittany was choked up.

Truth be told, she'd always doubted her worth.

She felt she couldn't compare to many, like Loraine Field, or the princess before... yet, in Eltham's eyes, she was exceptional.

Being recognized felt joyous.

Unfortunately, this confession came under such circumstances.

"Eltham, I was wrong to hide the truth from you, and I'm sorry."

Brittany owed him an apology. "From the start, I've never had feelings for you. My agreement to the engagement was only because the royal family targeted the Lynette family." "By then, I was already with Isaac."

in Brittany's voice. "Eltham, I thought about telling you the truth before our pre-marital checkup, but

didn't bring Eltham any joy; instead, he knew her apology was a tactic to

"I know."

give me a chance. How else will you

"Looks, background, I'm in no way inferior to Isaac. I'm confident that given

trying to reason with him. He wouldn't let

her

villa, Brittany retreated to her

coat, asked the butler, "What does Ms. Lynette

of mint pork ribs, sweet

was puzzled. "Why do

had never inquired about such matters

his sleeves, Eltham declared,

cooked personally;

still relayed the message to

had been pampered from birth, even the location of the kitchen was a

chef watched Eltham's clumsy efforts, nervously suggesting, "Your Highness, perhaps I should take over?"

to prove to Brittany that what Isaac could do, he could

inside, then adding fresh mint leaves until they were crisp, imbued the ribs with a refreshing

at cooking

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