Chapter 565:

With a teasing glint in his eyes, Ethan spared Rosie a fleeting look but said nothing, pretending he didn’t know her. He then turned smoothly to greet the man.

“Hello, Prince Maxley. It’s an honor.”

Prince Maxley, a distinguished figure in his thirties, was a known member of Plieca’s royal lineage and the successor to the crown. A flicker of recognition crossed Brenna’s face. She might not have known Maxley personally, but his reputation certainly preceded him. She shared a glance with Rosie.

Rosie, slightly red-faced, had failed in her attempt to flaunt her connections. Originally, she had hoped to make Brenna feel outclassed for not knowing a member of royalty. However, the tables had turned when Maxley acknowledged Ethan first. Rosie was taken aback—how had she not known of Ethan’s rapport with Maxley?

With a soft touch, Brenna rested her hand on Ethan’s arm.

his gaze warm, as he introduced her to

my

her earlier discomfort, Rosie attempted to undermine Brenna in front

after being lost for over twenty years. She has endured quite a

out to shake Brenna’s hand, paused midgesture and withdrew his hand, his actions speaking

of arrogance, his gaze toward Brenna

her silence, knowing she couldn’t control how others saw her. A brief exchange of glances with Rosie revealed more than intended—Rosie’s carefully

couldn’t shake the nagging suspicion that Rosie had

𝒻𝓊𝓁𝓁

caught Maxley’s blatant disrespect toward Brenna.

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