An attendant led Frank and Vicky to a grandly decorated banquet hall, which was already filled with men and women.

They appeared close with Vicky, and some were even teasing her. "Oh, Ms. Turnbull. Always so busy— don't you know how long we've been waiting?"

"Really? You lot just arrived yourselves." Vicky grinned as she led Frank to their seats.

The eyes of every woman around them lit up when they saw Frank.

"Oh, Vicky! It's really been a while, huh? When did you get yourself a young stud?"

"Nonsense. She's engaged to Titus Lionheart of Morhen."

"Then this must be him. I'm Corey Wallace from Norsedam—your reputation precedes you, Mr. Lionheart."

"Oh, so he is Titus Lionheart? He's so handsome!"

together! Hi,

smiling awkwardly as everyone spoke to him all at once. Even Vicky's male classmates were on their feet,

leapt to his defense. "Stop it, guys. This isn't Titus—he's the

"Bodyguard...?"

about to shake Frank's hand and offer toasts paused, most of them frowning. The vibes in the hall clearly changed as they

neckline even rolled

our gathering," she said with a snort.

furious too, embarrassed that he almost fawned over a

case, excuse me." Frank started to

him, and he had no

pressed him back on his chair before turning around and leveling a cool

I brought to dinner?" she demanded, her

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