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..."

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

I'm prettier than

past them and stopped in 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

odd tone? And why

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

almost feel his teeth grinding. He managed a

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

clear she was not interested in the other man. However, there was Cillian, still shamelessly hovering

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

me. If it weren't for my wife, do you really think I wouldn't deal with you?" "Go

locked in

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

Mr. Leon? What a surprise to bump into you here.

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