"Come, follow me quietly." The bearded man put a finger to his lips and waved to her to step out the door.
Hesitantly, Rain crossed the threshold and tiptoed after him.
"Who are you? Did Lucas send you?" she studied the man who was old but still looked agile with cynical eyes. His faded azure eyes seemed weird.
He chuckled at her question. "That rascal can't afford to."
Rain didn't stop tailing after him, but raised her brows in stun and whispered back, "Then how can you …."
"Didn't you say it was urgent?
Besides, I hear you attempted to flee. Who knows, if the prince has the habit of keeping grudges and feels you despise him, he'll disregard your entire existence. You must know he's cruel and unfeeling."
He walked forward but suddenly turned to look at her saying,
Especially if you really do know why you are here.
As much as you can't escape, you should win his heart… possibly, if he has one."
