Duke Gipp wiped the rest of his tears, then apologized for laughing at Arielle's words about Lazarus. Honestly, seeing Arielle, who was still smiling at him, made the man feel guilty for laughing at the princess.
Ah, the youth was indeed beautiful… Perhaps if Duke Gipp were thirty years younger, he might fall in love with the princess.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. But I have to return to my residence immediately to prepare the monthly agenda at the palace."
"Then... see you again Lord Gipp."
"See you again, Your Highness."
Arielle nodded, giving Duke Gipp permission to leave the room. After Duke Gipp was no longer seen in the palace hall, Arielle looked for Aimee's whereabouts. She thought the girl would wait for her in the library or her room, but Arielle couldn't find Aimee. Not even Lucas was found.
Since she still had plenty of time, Arielle planned to visit Ronan before she was busy with her studies again.
