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Chapter 343
Chapter 343
The moment the woman spoke her mind, the others panicked and covered her mouth.NôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.
"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..."
"Why would he ask you? He doesn't know you. Why would he pick you?"
"Because I'm prettier than you..."
Cillian strolled past them and stopped in front of Matthew. His words were tinged with a teasing edge. "Mr. Leon, you sure have a way with the ladies. They seem to like you wherever you go..."
Matthew's eyebrows knitted together as he saw Cillian. He was not pleased. "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 to do with you."
"Mr. Leon, you're 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," Cillian replied, brushing off Matthew's aloof remarks.
He justified his presence with a reason that seemed to make sense to him.
Matthew was so annoyed by Cillian's nerves that he could almost feel his teeth grinding. He managed a mocking laugh instead.
"I don't care how you got here, and you don't need to hang around me to feel important. How about you head back to your delegation, okay?"
No guy liked his love rival, especially not when Lucy had already made it clear she was not interested in the other man. However, there was Cillian, still shamelessly hovering around her. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org
"Why get mad, Mr. Leon? I just thought since 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 get a rise out of
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Matthew's 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?"
"Go ahead! As if I'm scared of you!"
Their eyes locked in a fierce
stare-down, and it seemed like a fight was about to break out when suddenly, a cheerful laugh that was light and refreshing cut through the tension. Content belongs to NovelDrama.Org
"Why, if it isn't Mr. Leon? What a surprise to bump into you here. So, Mr. Leon, you know my little brother?"
Caleb walked up with a grin. When he asked that, Matthew and Cillian both blurted out at the same time, "Not really!"
Caleb just laughed and did not call them out. Smiling, he said, "That's okay. If you hang out a few more times, you'll get to know each other, right?"
"I'd rather not. I'm worried that seeing Mr. Leon too much might make me lose years off my life!" Cillian rolled his eyes as he spoke.
Matthew snorted icily, adding, "That's right. My wife and I really don't want to see Mr. Sullivan again."
"You..."
Cillian pointed at Matthew, speechless for a moment. What was Matthew trying to say, that he and Lucy were always together?