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nAfter some time had passed, Conrad came to deliver a message to him. He had to go so I was left alone with Conrad, who in turn, asked me for a dance.

nI obliged because I don't see any problem with it and also, I have to talk to him.

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"Hey you,

" I started by saying that.

nConrad looked down on me in inquiry. He's tall, but not taller than my brother. His hair, which he always cut to just reached half his back, was tied up into a ponytail as usual. I never really seen him out of his tie.

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"Do you and Gwen had some sort of lover's quarrel right now?

" I asked just to confirm it.

nHe was surprised for a second before smiling indulgently..

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"Lover's Quarrel? No, we're not,

" he said.

nOne of my brows raised,

"That's not what I'm seeing though.

"

nThese two, they are obviously not in good terms right now but they still deny it.

nConrad chuckled and twirled me around before bringing back to him again.

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"You are imagining things. Did she told you we're fighting?

"

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"She didn't and I'm not imagining it,

" I then grabbed his shoulder tightly and pulled him closer to me.

nConrad's body tensed up from the shock when I made him bent down a little so I could look him directly in the eyes.

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"Are you possibly cheating on my friend?

"

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"W-what?

"

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"I hope not because if you did, I will cut it off,

" then looked down. Conrad followed my eyes and instantly paled when he realized what I was talking about.

nI then released him from his bent down position and smiled sweetly.

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"Just kidding~

"

nI think I saw Conrad having a mini heart attack from that which literally sent me cackling like a lunatic. It was so funny, seeing him so scared from my threats.

nConrad cleared his throat and shook his head as he watched me laugh my head off, smiling nonetheless.

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"Silly girl. You really don't change.

"

nI stifled my laugh and looked at him.

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"But honestly, what happened to the both of you?

"

nConrad shrugs,

"One day she just started being like that.

"

nHmmm… That is suspicious.

nIt wasn't just Gwen who started acting differently but him too. I don't want to say it out loud though because I might be just reading more into this.

nThey're adults now, they can take care of themselves. But if Gwen really is shouldering some problem, I will definitely help her out.

nAs I thought about that, I looked over to our table and saw Gwen and Bea with Kai and Lost. For some reason, she was staring at us but I couldn't read her expression at all.

n'Maybe she's looking at Conrad? She's probably still into him, right?'

nGwen then caught me staring at her and immediately brightened up, waving at me. Then Eon slithers up next to her with Luther in tow, and also looked at us upon noticing his sister's actions.

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"They're heading back to our table now,

" I uttered and turned to Conrad who was staring at me,

"Let's go?

"

nConrad released his hold on me and both of us went back to them.

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"You guys disappeared without saying anything,

" I said and slid between Bea and Gwen.

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"Haaah, I remembered telling you girls though that I'm off to find a woman,

" Luther remarked.

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"You mean, women,

" Gwen countered.

nLuther is a renowned playboy who always has different girls. I have no idea what he's trying to be but as long as there were no women who comes to us crying, it's all good.

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"Yeah, we did say anything before leaving,

" Kai seconded.

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"It's because you keep drinking while staring at people, Nads,

" Eon commented.

nHuh? That makes me sound like a creepy stalker…

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"Agree,

" Conrad joined in.

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"You didn't even notice that Prince Ezekiel dropped by to tell you something,

" Bea voiced out.

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"He did?

" I uttered in surprise. Why didn't I notice that?

nBea nodded in confirmation.

nI wonder what he was going to say…

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"Did he tell me?

"

nBea thought for a moment,

"He said he's going to introduce you to someone because they wanted to meet you. Then he noticed that you were lost and distracted so he said later.

"

nWow…

nThat's the longest sentence I heard from Bea.

nAnyways, I was really out of my head then huh? Now I kind of forgotten what was I doing by then…

nDid I even watch Estelle and the four male leads throughout?

nSpeaking of them, where the hell is Estelle and the others anyway?

nWith that, I looked around the hall again just to track them down and saw Estelle on the corner, hiding probaby from everyone. She looked like she wants to go home but still staying for some reason.

nThe magician is currently talking to the Emperor and Empress with Ezekiel. My brother is nowhere to be found and Lukas as well.

nRemembering Lukas, I suddenly cleared my throat just to stop myself from feeling embarrassed.

nRight, Lukas is in the garden. He didn't go home as per my assumption.

nNow that it went all back to me, I got to think clearly.

nIf Lukas didn't catch me eavesdropping, I wonder what had gone down between Estelle and him? Would Estelle chose Lukas just like in the novel?

nShe clearly wanted to tell him something but got interrupted because of me. Damn it. If only I could mask my presence just like how Ninjas and Shinobis do it…

nBut now that their talk got cut off, what would Estelle do? Would she choose another?

nAhh, I feel a little bit complicated. If the deal don't happen between Lukas, that means I altered the outcome again…

n

"Nadia? Are you still with us?

" Gwen voiced out and touched my shoulder.

nI flinched in surprise, of course. I was lost in my thoughts so having someone tapping me out of the blue, scared me.

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"Are you still drunk?

" Luther snickered.

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"Ah no, I'm just a little cold, I guess,

" I murmured.

nCold? I'm wearing a shawl and I'm saying I'm cold? That's such a lame response.

nKai immediately shrugged off his coat and draped it over my shoulders.

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"There,

" he said.

nAww, what a cutie…

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"Thanks~

" and smiled at him.

nI glanced at the others and saw Eon pouting while sliding a glass of water onto the table.

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"Drink it and clear your head.

"

n'Yes, thank you, Eon, but why are you sulking?'

nLost had removed his coat either and gave it to Kai who was about to refuse but couldn't do anything because Lost was too quick.

nDoing his duty as his guardian, I see.

nWhile we are lost in our own bubble, the door to the eastern part of the hall, which is directly connected to the palace, opened.

nKnights streamed out of the door and lined up on each side, parallel to each other. A middle aged man appeared, wearing a royal attendant uniform and stood rigidly in front.

nThe music stopped and everyone was looking at them now im curiosity. Even the royal family were a little perplexed.

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"Her Majesty, Queen Maria Regina Edinbeyer of Rosenthal!

" The royal attendant's announcement that shook the entire hall.

nYeah, shook because I'm seriously confused right now.

nThere's another Queen? What?

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