Engagement

"How could she even think about returning that?" The Duchess said as she started pacing inside the Duke's office. "Do you think… Do you think we offended her in any way? Is she mad at us about something? Maybe it was because you asked to introduce her as your niece! Phil… what do you think? Why are you so silent? Do you—"

"If you really keep on talking like that… I won't be able to respond." He interrupted her. "And why are you so stressed about a small rock? Isn't this good? Leandro will now feel assured that he will inherit the throne. That is both good for his emotional and mental health." The Duke smiled. "And please… Esther. Lily is not a child. As you can see, she is very direct. She always says what's on her mind."

"Can you stop smiling like that? It is… disturbing. Did the incident with Pierre really make you so happy?"