He Who Covets the Abandoned Bride (10 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 155

“But I’m already married, so how could I possibly….”

The baron muttered this nearly as he was being pushed from behind. Laila tilted her head in puzzlement.

“In Fitzroy, is it forbidden for a married man to ask a lady to dance?”

I hadn’t seen such a rule in any etiquette manual, but just in case I’d missed it, I asked. The baron quickly shook his head, clearly unsure how to explain.

“It’s not that—but considering Her Highness the Princess is the other party… stepping onto the dance floor as her second partner would look rather awkward in several respects.”

Regardless of marital status, his rank being only that of a baron meant approaching her recklessly might be seen by Isabella as a grave insult.

Understanding his meaning, Laila let out a quiet groan under her breath.

‘Should I just let this opportunity slip by…?’

Yet, no matter how she looked at it, making an impression now—even once—would surely be better than waiting until the social gathering at the count’s estate afterward.

But if she acted too boldly or openly, she’d inevitably draw the princess’s suspicious gaze.

After some deliberation, Laila let out a deep sigh and followed Isabella with her eyes as the princess descended from the dance floor, entirely oblivious to Laila’s inner turmoil.

While other royals mingled naturally among the nobles, exchanging greetings, chatting, and sharing drinks, Isabella did not.

Though crowds always gathered where power resided, not a single person approached her—not even anyone besides her apparent aide dared come near; others seemed to actively avoid her.

Was she simply the type lacking enough virtue or influence to draw people to her?

Noticing Count Orson heading toward her, Laila quietly withdrew to a corner with the baron. Judging by the atmosphere, observing from a distance clearly seemed wiser than meddling carelessly.

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