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..."

you? He doesn't know you. Why

I'm prettier than

front of Matthew. His words were tinged with a teasing edge. "Mr. Leon, you sure have a way with the ladies. They seem to like

you trying to say with that odd

because the king invited me. And besides, Lucy and I are former classmates.

with a reason that seemed to make sense to

so annoyed by Cillian's nerves that he could almost

need to hang around me to feel

had already made it clear she was not interested in the other man.

and you're stuck waiting out here, you might be bored. I figured I'd come

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

locked in

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

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

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