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..."

doesn't know you. Why would he

prettier than

tinged with a teasing edge. "Mr. Leon, you sure have a

are you trying to say with that odd tone? And why

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

reason that seemed to make sense to

that he could almost feel his teeth grinding.

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

especially not when Lucy had already made it clear she was not interested in the

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

If it weren't for my wife, do you really think I wouldn't

locked in

was about to break out when suddenly, a cheerful laugh that was light

What a surprise to bump into you here.

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