I found myself in a dilemma. Addressing her as *Marquis* or calling her *Beatrix*—which one was the correct course of action?

If I considered the mentalities of the nobles, the peace of the social scene, and the Marquis’s public dignity, the former was more appropriate. But if I thought of her happiness and our relationship as a betrothed couple, then the latter made more sense. Either choice was bound to have repercussions, making this an exceedingly complicated problem.

“Aga?”

‘Ah.’

It wasn’t until I heard the Marquis speak that I realized my mistake. The Marquis had spoken first, and yet …