The moment the woman spoke her mind, the others panicked and covered her mouth.

"Have you lost your mind? You can't just say things like that. She's the princess consort-to-be! What if she heard you?"

They watched Annabella's back with anxiety, and the woman started to regret her words.

Even without considering Annabella's future title, just being the grand duke's daughter put her above them.

Knowing Annabella, if she had heard those words, she would surely make trouble for that woman.

"Okay, okay, I get it. I won't say things that will cause trouble anymore."

After the woman backed down, they all eagerly started talking about Matthew.

"Hey, do you think the good-looking Matthew has a date? Do you think he'll ask me to dance?"

"In your dreams! If he asks anyone, it'll be me..."

he ask you? He doesn't know you. Why would he

I'm prettier

with a teasing edge. "Mr. Leon, you sure have a way with the ladies. They seem to like you wherever

together as he saw Cillian. He was not pleased. "What are you trying to say with that odd tone? And why are you here today? This is my wife's special day,

funny. I'm part of the delegation, so of course, I'm here because the king invited me. And besides, Lucy and I are former classmates. It's only right for me to come and see her," Cillian replied, brushing off Matthew's

with a reason that seemed to make sense to

was so annoyed by Cillian's nerves that he could almost feel his

here, and you don't need to hang around me to feel important. How about you head

it clear she was not interested in the other man. However, there

and you're stuck waiting out here, you might be bored. I figured I'd come to keep you company," Cillian said,

"Cillian, don't push me. If it weren't for my wife, do you really think I wouldn't deal with you?" "Go ahead! As

eyes locked

and it seemed like a fight was about to break out when suddenly, a cheerful laugh that was light

to bump into you

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