Elena immediately took an interest in the woman. If Elena could be of any use to her older brother, she would instantly take up the opportunity. She elegantly dipped her feet to lower herself in a curt greeting, but never bowed her head, for she was a Princess and the girl a Duchess.
"Pleased to meet your acquaintance," Elena communicated in a mellow and composed voice.
"T-the pleasure is all mine, Princess Elena," Ophelia expressed.
"Just Elena is fine," Elena said in a soft-spoken tone, eloquent and elegant. She revealed a calm smile, especially when Everest nodded his head in approval.
"You must be special to my brother," Elena noticed with a tilt of her head.
"O-oh, no I-I could never fathom the thought," Ophelia awkwardly responded with a strained expression. She couldn't tear her eyes away from Elena who was a blinding beauty.
