Frank took a sip of wine after clinking glasses with Titus but soon noticed something as the liquid slid down his throat.

"What..." He frowned, glancing at the dark-red wine.

"Problem?" Titus asked. "That's a special grade Romanee-Conti, imported from Franconia. They produce less than 400 barrels each year, but 200 of those have been brought here expressly for this banquet."

After his commentary, Titus made a look of dramatic realization. "Oh, I'm so sorry, Mr. Lawrence—I've forgotten that hillbillies like you never get to experience such fine wine, let alone relish the exquisiteness in its taste."

Nearby, Yonca hid her laughter behind her palm, while other Turnbull family members frowned at Frank too.

Who was he? Why had they not seen him around before?

His very presence was a polar opposite from the glitz and glamor of the banquet hall, so they couldn't help being curious.

Still, Frank wasn't frustrated, even smiling and nodding. "Hehe... There really is something special about this wine that I can't appreciate. I guess only someone as highbrow as you can appreciate it, Mr. Lionheart."

reaction actually surprised

young gentleman? Is no one going to introduce

they could continue, a woman in her twenties

gown and

"Hmm.?"

eyes narrowed as soon as

He's just a healer who's lodging in our

learned her face towards Frank even as her face lit up with

was beautiful, her eyes bright and her cheeks

gesture was bewitching as well—no man could tear

she moved closer to Frank, her smile almost left Frank

brought," she breathed

and twirling his glasses. "I'm just ignorant and therefore misspoke. Since you've brought this wine,

another sip, he nodded and praised, "It's really

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