The Silent 595

595.Chapter 595

Earlier, Sariyah had excused herself, claiming she needed to rest, and sent her son, Theodore Malone, the same man who greeted them outside the city, to host Nolan and Eliza in her stead.

But he had barely sat down when this incident occurred.

Theodore frowned slightly, his tone outwardly respectful but tinged with a hint of reproach.

"I don't drink black coffee, and I certainly don't like coffee made by other men," Elizẞtated coldly.

The maid's face turned pale instantly.

She never imagined that someone so delicate-looking could have such a fiery temper, showing no regard for Vance's gesture.

Had she known, she would have refrained from saying that.

Theodore glanced at Vance, then at the maid, piecing together the situation. He muttered something under his breath, his displeasure evident, before putting on a respectful facade again.

He faked a smile. "Ah, I see. Looks like I didn't serve you properly. Sorry about that, Your Grace. Let me get you a fresh pot..." Before Theodore could finish, Eliza cut him off coldly. "No need.

"Your family doesn't have the kind of coffee I drink."

it would just be

Lady wasn't just being difficult. She was

she

one of the finest

Theodore was Vance's uncle, he was only a few years older and the cherished youngest son of Sariyah. Spoiled beyond reason, he wasn't one to back

Eliza's words, he refused to

Grace, how could we not serve you coffee? That would be a breach of etiquette. Why don't you tell us what

patience was wearing

and was about to respond when Nolan, standing beside

ice. Then, with a smile that didn't reach his eyes, he added, “Because the coffee she wants is made by me. And some people? They're

was left utterly dumbfounded by

speechless. 'When did I ever say I wanted Nolan to personally make

'Stop spouting nonsense!'

a sharp

the table, Vance's

loud bang, he slammed his coffee cup onto the table, his anger barely contained. "Your Highness, what

Vance could finish, Theodore, already anticipating his reaction, quickly

his head before speaking. "I never would've guessed that Your Grace and Your Highness share such... refined interests. If it's coffee

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