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..."

ask you? He doesn't

prettier

them and stopped in front of Matthew. His words were tinged with a teasing edge. "Mr. Leon,

are you trying to say with that odd

part of the delegation, so of course, I'm here because the king invited me. And besides, Lucy

his presence with a reason that seemed to

he could almost

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

clear she was not interested in the other man.

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

and he was ready to snap. "Cillian, don't push me. If it weren't for my wife, do

locked in a

seemed like a fight was about to break out when suddenly, a cheerful laugh that was light and refreshing cut through the

if it isn't Mr. Leon? What a surprise to bump into you here. So, Mr. Leon,

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