"Why… why are you always following me around…? It's really annoying…."

"Does one need a reason to meet the one they love?"

"I already told you, we're not in a relationship… You're the only one who thinks that…."

"Even so, it doesn’t matter. One day, Lady Agnes, you’ll undoubtedly acknowledge me."

"You’re impossible to reason with…."

Agnes spoke in a tone that suggested she was exasperated, yet her face turned red with a hint of embarrassment. Despite her words, her reaction was telling. When Antonio confessed his affection for Agnes, I initially thought his journey would be fraught with difficulty. However, seeing how far he’d come in just a few years, it seemed that there had been some progress behind the scenes.

His passion was undeniable. Among the royals I’d encountered, he had mastered the art of using his noble status to woo others better than anyone else.