Irene’s Problem

Hearing the name, Irene felt an annoyance stir inside her heart. The name clung to her like a leech ever since her return. The Loraz family, located to the south of the Rivas Grand Duchy, was their neighboring noble family and one of the closest allies of the Rivas family. Duke Loraz had been a friend of Grand Duke Rivas since their academy days, and their friendship had endured as they took control of their respective families.

Grand Duke Rivas could sense his daughter's displeasure and could only sigh. Her cold personality and distant demeanor made her someone who could be admired but never easily approached. He knew the young master of the Loraz family had taken an interest in her. However, despite the close ties between their families, as her father, he prioritized his daughter's wishes.

"Where is he?" the grand duke asked.

"He is in the guest room with his knight," a servant replied.