"Colin, are you sure you don't need me to go with you?"
The horse-carriage stopped at the entrance of the Prime Minister's residence. Colin stepped out of the carriage, but held back Vera who wanted to follow him.
"No need, you go back to the Phoenix Palace first. I will talk to the Prime Minister myself."
"Alright."
Despite being full of doubts, Vera had already grown accustomed to obeying Colin. She tiptoed to peck her husband's lips lightly, then waved her hand to bid him farewell.
After announcing his identity, an attendant led Colin into the lounge.
After waiting for about five minutes, Baron Heidegger, the Prime Minister of the Empire, walked in.
"Good day, Viscount Angler!" remarked Baron Heidegger, looking slightly surprised to see Colin alone.
After all, Colin and Vera had been showing up together at all major public occasions recently.
"Good day, Prime Minister. I hope my abrupt visit hasn't disrupted your affairs."
