Chapter 10

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In the royal castle, Stefan leaned on his desk and asked,

"Alma... How was Lumina's princess education?"

In response to his words, Alma, while refilling the tea, answered with a tone of admiration.

"I felt she was like a lady who had completed her princess education. Despite still being young, she displayed such refined manners and a wealth of knowledge... Your Highness, is she really the same age as you?"

"Yeah."

"Perhaps she's a genius. Before leaving, I tested her a bit, even though it might have been impolite. I was thoroughly defeated. Her responses were impeccable. I thought she might not have received princess education, but she has mastered it perfectly. It's a mystery how she learned it."

Alma, who is usually strict, praising her so highly was unexpected.

Sharon smiled wryly at the stunned Stefan.

"Your Highness lost, didn't you?"

"Stop with the formalities."

"Haha. Got it. But, Stefan, what did you do? It's clear that Miss Lumina doesn't like you."

"I don't know. I'm as curious as you are."

At this, Alma said she would serve them tea.

"Your Highness, permit me a word. Perhaps you should try to see Lady Lumina more clearly. It seems you only see her as a potential fiancée."

Stefan sipped his tea, pouted, and sighed.

"I can't become the crown prince unless I have a fiancée."

Sharon sighed.

"Miss Lumina has seen through that mindset of yours."

Stefan held his head in his hands.

"Ah. She's the most suitable fiancée, really."

Sharon felt a slight irritation at seeing such a Stefan.

Why can't Stefan see her properly? She is so straightforward, confident, and has a beautiful smile.

Even now, after being warned by Alma.

If it were him, he would see her for who she is.

He thinks she is a very kind person, the kind who would offer a handkerchief to a man crying on the street without mocking him.

When she first appeared before him, he thought she was so beautiful that he wondered if she was a fairy.

If she became his fiancée, it would be a wonderful thing.

Sharon shook his head hurriedly, trying to stop himself from thinking this way.

No, he shouldn't have such thoughts.

She is the one closest to becoming Stefan's fiancée.

Sharon quickly finished his tea and, together with Stefan, discussed what to do next and how to proceed.

When he put the sweet cookie prepared by Alma in his mouth, it tasted bitter for some reason.

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