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 know

prettier than

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

"What are you trying to say with that odd tone? And why are you here today? This is my wife's special day, and it's got nothing

besides, Lucy and I are former classmates.

justified his presence with a reason that seemed to

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

to hang around me to feel important. How about you head

she was not interested in the other

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 to

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

eyes locked

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

Leon? What a surprise to bump

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