After failing to notice and appreciate Eva's 'innovation,' Ace knew he was in a lot of trouble.
He quickly pulled a flattering smile and said, "Oh, I was just thinking of that; how extraordinary. You really left me miles apart in thief name, I suddenly feel ashamed."
"Oh, really?" Eva narrowly smiled, clearly not believing him.
"Ahem, how could I have compared with your innovative mind?" Ace coughed with a righteous expression and quickly tried to change the topic, "I've heard that you'd been to the imperial palace and almost betrothal to the idiot second prince?"
"Hehe, something like this indeed happened." Eva smiled mysteriously.
"That idiot really doesn't know his limit, did he?" Ace sneered coldly, "After he failed to get his hands on his brother's fiancé, he quickly set his eyes on Evie, who is even more talented than Riana. It's all about politics and the throne within the imperial family."
