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CHAPTER 196
"Hahhaa."
Acacia leaned forward, her eyes sparkling with intelligence. "I must say, your knowledge of political affairs is impressive. It's rare to find someone so well-versed in these matters."
He smirked. It felt good to be praised but those were words he had heard time and again.
"You flatter me, Your Highness. But I assure you, my interest in politics is merely a hobby. I wouldn't dare compare myself to your extensive understanding of the subject"
She could not exactly tell if he was mocking her or actually throwing a comment.
She lifted her brows, her mind finally settled on her next move to keep her butt seated on that chair in front of him.
"Is that so? Perhaps you underestimate me. I've spent years studying the intricacies of governance, diplomacy, and power dynamics. I believe I have a perspective worth sharing."