News that the Duchess had spent the night at 6 Saint Derain Square during the Year-End Festival had long since spread throughout Tobesk. Since the royal family had allowed such news to circulate, it essentially meant that the Cavendish Royal Family approved of the relationship between Hamilton of Leijed and the Duchess of Saladir.
Therefore, most people believed that Shade would surely marry the Duchess in the near future, after which they would jointly govern Saladir County. In one stroke, he would become one of the most powerful people in the entire kingdom as a royal in-law.
Moreover, Galina's seniority was very high, while Shade was far too young. Perhaps fifty years from now, he would become the royal family member with the highest seniority in the kingdom. It was difficult to imagine how great his power would be then. So it was best not to provoke a young man like that.
And Duchess Galina was not a particularly forgiving person either.
Angelina had remained silent, only gazing in delighted surprise at Shade, who had arrived in formal black attire. She had many things she wanted to say, but at that moment, she could not utter a single word. Only after the troublemaker had left did Shade straighten his cuffs and ask Angelina with great respect:
"Your Highness, may I ask where Miss Galina is? She gave me an Invitation Letter, but I haven't seen her."
He could not have too much public contact with Angelina, and she understood that as well. Suppressing the shyness and excitement in her heart, she said:
"She is speaking with Father. Knight, would you like to wait here, or wait in the resting room?"
"I'll go to the resting room. I hope this hasn't disturbed your birthday banquet, your highness. I gave your gift