The queen’s heart skipped a beat, though she maintained a cool, indifferent expression on the surface. There was no way she’d let him see just how pleased she was about his invitation. Letting him know she was thrilled would only make his ego soar.

And she wasn’t about to let that happen.

Before agreeing, Rosvisser made sure to clarify, “So, just to be clear, *you* asked *me* on a date, right?”

She emphasized “you” and “me,” clearly invested in who had the upper hand in this fake marriage.

Leon shoved his hands in his pockets and nodded emphatically. “Yes, yes, …