s P

face pale. Behind her was

quest. According to tradition, the dowry cannot be opened until it reaches the husband'

dition and the go

idery on my sleeve, not even bothering to look up. "Is that so? But as I reca

fingertips was a symbol of

gonless' to a powerful Dragon Lord. Since House Hays no longer cares abo

n logic against them, le

face flushed red.

haps, I should go and ask my father personally if th

eat. The housekeeper t

ht before the Kensington procession arrive

dy," the housekeeper stamm

I knew she was going to get reinforcements.

f angry footsteps ech

burst in like a storm, h

you playing now!" she s

nt to confirm that my dowry is complete be

s an insult to both House Hays and the Kensingtons!

are to suggest such a thing. I

er. She trembled with anger

de. My brothers, Clement, Edmon, Denver, and

as if he wanted to eat me alive. If not for Lord Beaum

th disapproval, clearly thinking

s gaze, from behind his rimless crystal glasses

ed at me, crying to them, "Look at her! Look at your good sister!

d stood up, walking st

stunned

ere, that's perfect. Let's all go to the courtyard and have a look. It

irresistible force. I wasn't

k. Clement clenched his fists,

d my elaborate skirt and walked out of the room I

p, I felt clos

of House Hays were following, their fac