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 doesn't know you. Why would he pick

prettier than

past them and stopped in front of Matthew. His words were tinged with a teasing edge.

say with that odd tone? And why are you here today? This is

And besides, Lucy and I are former classmates. It's only right

reason that seemed to make

by Cillian's nerves that he could almost feel

to hang around me to feel important. How about you

liked his love rival, especially not when Lucy had already made it clear she was not interested in the other man. However,

and you're stuck waiting out here, you might be

ready to snap. "Cillian, don't push me. If it weren't for my

locked in a

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

a surprise to bump into you here. So, Mr.

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