The restless gaze of the people focused on Gibran as if predetermined from the beginning.

And soon, curiosity appeared on their faces.

Who is the woman next to Dash?

Haven’t seen that face before?

Could it be the woman mentioned in this marriage rumor? Studying at Horizon…?

Ah, come to think of it, there was such a rumor.

We don’t know if that article was true or not. Maybe she’s just a new woman? He changed lovers a couple of days ago, didn’t he?

I don’t know about other things, but she really seems consistent. Even if it’s not easy to live that freely. Still, after the break of the marriage with the 9th Princess, Empress gave her consideration, even giving her the palace… It’s ridiculous.

I don’t know, even if the marriage rumor is true and she is the real woman to marry, there’s no way she’ll bring her here.

Everyone chattered with one word at a time.

With faces full of curiosity, everyone seemed busy deducing the situation.
It’s quite intriguing that some people don’t even think about lowering their voices and enthusiastically chatter. Generally, older individuals tend to be like that.

However, as soon as relatives of the Leinster family, other than the head of the family, Elton, and his daughter, Livna, entered in large numbers, those who were making a fuss seemed to close their mouths as if they had made a promise.

Elton and Livna approached Gibran and Riley right away.

“Long time no see.”

Elton welcomed the prospective daughter-in-law before his son.

“Have you been well during that time?”

“Yes, Father, have you been well?”

“Well, I’m always doing well, as usual. But why have you lost weight if you’re doing well?”

His sharp gaze turned towards his son.

“Haven’t I told you to take good care of her?”

“I’m doing my best to feed her well.”

“But why did she lose weight like this?”

“I’m also concerned.”

“Rather than picking up something poisonous while wandering around, focus more on Riley. If you pick up anything unnecessary and let your wife do the work, your child will lose weight. It’s better not to get a single drop of water on your hands.”

It seemed like a normal conversation but also a bit strange somewhere. The conversation continued like that, and in the meantime, Livna glanced up and down at Riley, expressing satisfaction.

“She looks good enough.”

“Thank you.”

“Now, just shut up and behave.”

Just as they were about to continue the conversation, the orchestra changed the music. Along with the majestic music, the princes entered.

Even though they were the most splendid here, they were not necessarily the most dazzling. They all looked like male peacocks, meticulously groomed. Their colorful outfits sharply contrasted with Gibran’s neat attire, the protagonist of the party.

As the most noble lineage of the empire entered, everyone bowed and placed their hands on their chests in a salute.

The princes were not the most magnificent here, but indeed, they were splendid. They all looked like male peacocks, meticulously groomed. Their colorful outfits sharply contrasted with Gibran’s neat attire, the protagonist of the party.

Most of the princes were very cheerful and friendly. Gibran, too, greeted each of them with his splendid hospitality, exchanging pleasantries.

Starting from the congratulations on the birth of the first prince’s child, talks about a meeting with Kalemya, a neighboring country, with the fourth prince.

Congratulations on the fifth prince’s daughter, stories about the establishment of the sixth prince’s charity organization.

Information about the princes that Gibran had grasped flowed smoothly from his lips.

This is how he works. His figure was so new. Once again, I realized how amazing he was.

“But who is this beautiful lady?”

One of the princes showed interest in Riley.

When one asked, other princes also began to inquire about Riley one by one.

Gibran said that this place is his birthday party and also an introduction for Riley, and he would explain this during the upcoming thank-you speech. Upon hearing this, the princes nodded and stepped back.

Afterwards, the princes returned to their seats, and Gibran continued to engage with the guests who came to greet him.
And when it was time for the thank-you speech,

“Sorry, am I a bit late?”

A man with a very handsome appearance approached Gibran, and Gibran placed his hand on his chest and saluted.

“Long time no see, Your Highness, the 7th Prince.”

“I had some business, so I was a bit late. Has the speech ended?”

“No, we were just about to start.”

“Right on time. I’ll take my seat first.”

As the 7th Prince passed by Gibran, he glanced briefly at Riley. When their eyes met, he smiled and left.

‘What’s this?’

Unlike other princes, his reaction was very friendly. Gibran, noticing Riley’s surprise, spoke in a low voice.

“Try to avoid eye contact with the 7th Prince as much as possible.”

“Why? Do you dislike the 7th Prince?”

“I don’t like slippery characters.”

“Is the 7th Prince like a slippery character?”

“Yes.”

“Why?”

“He’s an unlucky guy.”