Chapter 1165

Brittany quipped, "Let me go change real quick."

She was lounging in her sweatpants and an old college tee, hardly the ensemble for company.

Eltham called out to her, "No need, comfort over formality, remember?"

Brittany had only offered out of politeness anyway. Hearing Eltham's reassurance, she dropped the matter and stood up, "Alright then, let's go."

Worried she might catch a chill, Eltham had the butler fetch a chunky knit cardigan for Brittany and a pair of hand warmers.

The early winter night was biting, and stepping outside, Brittany shivered uncontrollably. Eltham ushered her into the car, instructing the driver to crank up the heat to the max. ""Still cold?" he asked.

Not quite used to his attentiveness, Brittany felt a bit awkward but shook her head, "No, I'm good."

Eltham buckled up and signaled the driver to take off.

The sleek black car sped towards the royal estate.

Perhaps the news had dampened her spirits, for Brittany seemed disinterested, a stark contrast to Eltham, who appeared unaffected by the turmoil swirling around him.

"My mother might say some unpleasant things. Don't take it to heart," Eltham cautioned Brittany as they neared the estate.

"Okay."

with

cardigan, clutching her hand warmers, utterly lacking the decorum expected

the royal family, and already so casual. How would she represent the crown,

Eltham defended Brittany. "If there's an

butler, taken aback by Eltham's unusual defiance of etiquette, changed his tone but managed, "The Queen awaits you

royal estate felt like a fortress,

prompting Eltham

floor, Eltham asked Brittany

""Come in."

opening the door,

shattew straight at Eltham,

swoovel

impact

Brittany's face paled.

never seen

but it seemed her presence had put him in this position. She reached into her pocket for a handkerchief, but Eltham

the Queen, calm but firm, "Have you vented enough? If

spoken to the Queen like

always respectful, he

showed a

desk with a fierce glare, barked,

"Would you like to

Queen, wishing

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