Chapter 67: The Investiture! Viscount Luca!

He never would have expected that even the empire's princess would personally attend this event.

Sophia glanced at him and said, "You'd better put away any inappropriate thoughts. Fratis already has a fiancé, and her betrothed is none other than Duke Leon's son, Finn."

In the Clinton Empire, the title of Duke carried immense authority, second only to the king. They wielded nearly unrivaled power—one man above tens of thousands. Such a figure wasn't someone Luca, or even the entire Howard family, could afford to provoke.

Lucia's tone turned serious as well. "Sophia's right. It's best to stay away from royal women. Their relationships are entangled in a web of complex politics. One misstep and you could be caught in a dangerous whirlpool."

"What are you two thinking? I'm just curious, that's all. It's not every day you see such a young Platinum Grade professional," Luca said, somewhat exasperated. These two really had quite the imagination.