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

prettier

teasing edge. "Mr. Leon, you sure

say with that odd tone? And why are you here today? This is my wife's special day, and it's

funny. I'm part of the delegation, 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,"

presence with a reason that seemed to make

Cillian's nerves that he could almost feel his teeth grinding. He

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

clear she was not interested in the other man. However, there

you might be bored. I figured I'd come to keep you company," Cillian said, trying to

face turned to ice, and he was ready to snap. "Cillian, don't push me. If it weren't for my wife, do you really think I wouldn't deal with you?"

eyes locked

out when suddenly, a

What a surprise to bump into you here. So, Mr. Leon, you know my

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