To The Eternal Knight (2 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 109

Claude let out a soft laugh. His eyes widened slightly in feigned surprise, but his expression clearly showed he was intrigued.

Their eyes met, and Nerea lowered her head. Though her sudden action breached etiquette, Claude indulgently forgave her rudeness.

She must be moved, after all.

It was none other than a proposal from the Crown Prince himself.

Though far from perfect as a future imperial blossom, Nerea Esteban was still quite a suitable candidate for Crown Princess.

Her modest title and wealth would naturally become imperial assets—not to mention the fact that she had no parents pleased him even more.

At that moment, a sharp laugh broke out. Irritated by the grating sound, Claude immediately stopped weighing his thoughts and furrowed his brow.

Nerea slowly lifted her head.

“If you intended to propose—or even something resembling a proposal—you should’ve at least prepared properly before trying.”

He never imagined anything could be more grating than a condescending tone meant to instruct someone.

The moment Claude noticed the faint contempt glinting in her slender eyes, he found himself rising to his feet as Nerea stood up without even realizing it.

He grew impatient. He had to stop her before she turned her back on him completely.

“What do you mean, Count Este—!”

Just then, a powerful grip clamped down on Claude’s wrist as he reached out desperately.

Stunned by the strength—so intense he couldn’t even move his arm—he flinched, while a dry, chilling voice quietly echoed.

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