The lackey seemed clearly displeased with the idea of Woo Chaerin joining us. His glare at me was anything but friendly.

"…Fine. For Lady Jegal’s sake, I’ll overlook this."

Overlook? Who asked for his permission? Who Chaerin decides to sit with is her choice, not his.

"Thank you, Huangbo Sohyeop. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have matters to discuss with my friends."

"…Hmph."

With that, Woo Chaerin’s soft dismissal sent Huangbo grumbling back to his group, though he kept throwing me dirty looks as he left. I returned the favor with an unimpressed glare of my own. Eyeing someone …