The heavy silence accompanying the room now even made Sir Paul who usually keeps his poker face in any situation can't help but have wavering eyes there looking at the King and the Duchess alternately.
At first, Ariana was waiting for Alexander in the drawing room but somehow the King refuses to meet her there when he is the one who decided that their meeting was there during the day. Not to humor him any longer, Ariana drags herself to his office, pulling a chair by herself so that she can now sit in front of him who is still at his desk while crossing her arms without saying anything.
Seeing the rebellious behavior, Alexander also locked his mouth. Four eyes clashing with each other, making the morning atmosphere that should be beautiful, seem dark.
