Most of what Annabella knew about Matthew was learned from the news. Now that he was standing before her, she could not let the opportunity to get to know him better slip away. It was extremely important to her as she saw it as part of expanding her network.

She politely extended her hand to shake Matthew's and said, "Hello, Mr. Leon. I've seen you on the news before, and I'd like to get to know you better. Would that be okay?" Matthew looked at her outstretched hand without extending his own, and he responded nonchalantly, "Hello."

His one-word response instantly shattered all of Annabella's hopes.

Sensing the awkward atmosphere, Lucy pulled Matthew aside and whispered, "You should go wait for me in the car. I'll go inform Mom and my brother."

Feeling embarrassed, Lucy apologized to Annabella, "I'm really sorry, but I can't stay to chat with you. How about you stay for dinner? We're preparing a feast. Let me escort you inside the palace first, okay?"

Matthew nodded and returned to the car.

"It's

"It's okay. I've asked Matthew to wait for me in the car,

Annabella alone in the garden, so Lucy escorted her in

has something urgent to discuss with me, so

leave. You don't have to waste

did not want her to stay any longer, so he urged her to

the other hand, Juliana was not pleased as she wanted all members of the royal family to be present today to welcome

simply patted Lucy's hand, signaling that she could leave if she had urgent

Then, Lucy departed apologetically.

she got in Matthew's car, Lucy

done dealing with those

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