“Oh my goodness.”
Lady Jasmine gasped at Noel’s resolute answer. On the side, Irene’s face burned. Even though she knew they were to be married, she was extrely embarrassed. Did he really have to say it so ambiguously? She shot a glimpse of Noel, who appeared to be stoic as usual. How could he have such a calm deanour when Lady Jasmine was gazing at them so wickedly?
Lady Jasmine, keen for more gossip, trained her attention on Irene. Was it real? Her eyes seed to be asking. Despite her hot-headedness, Irene still nodded in response. Of course, Irene had nothing to worry about. They were, after all, in a contractual relationship.
“Yes, we do.”
This ti, Noel looked down at her. His face cracked a little, but Irene, who was focused on Duchess Jasmine who was making a fuss, did not notice his gaze. Perhaps it was a good thing, because with the intensity of his gaze, she might have reheated and imploded then and there.
“Oh my. I see. Oh my God, is this a secret?”
Lady Jasmine whispered. She was too excited for her own good. But who could bla her? The Duke of Kristen, next in line possibly, to the Kristen throne. Such a powerful family, and the Miss Chase -- were an item...
“It is not a secret, but I do not want it to beco a fuss.”
Noel replied calmly to Lady Jasmine’s furtive voice. At his answer, Lady Jasmine chuckled. She unfolded her fan and covered her mouth, but the fan could not hide the creased outlines of her eyes. She was clearly enjoying herself.
“Had it been a ball, it would not have been easy to hide this great news, but today is an exhibition where you can appreciate the delightful works of famous artisans, nobly and elegantly. I do not wish to disturb the two of you.”
“Thank you for your understanding.”
“Regardless, thank you again for being here. I rember you attended my ball last ti, so I took up the courage and sent you an invitation again, and you really ca. Can I think of it as having a crush on ? Ho-ho.”
Lady Jasmine could not hide her excitent. She looked at Irene expectantly, then to Noel.
“Have a good ti darlings~” she said before departing, her cape swishing behind her.
As if a storm had swept through, Irene stood frozen. She angled her head, and looked up at Noel. He seed a little tired too, perhaps they were both in the sa condition. The exhibition had not even started yet! What were they doing drained already?
Feeling a sense of unity, a laugh escaped her lips. It was a pleasant sound, like the peal of bells breaking the sombre mood.
Turn t her eyes. For a brief mont, she worried she may have offended him. But soon, his laughter too, rang in the air, overshadowing her pointless concern.
*I love our happy duo ^o^
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