"Earl... oh, no... I suppose I should say, Duke now. Congratulations!"
"This Christmas really is a special one, please allow me to wish you both a lifetime of happiness."
...
"Thank you!"
Lucas Walker responded indifferently and turned his gaze away, watching as Ivana Bennett walked towards the restroom. He gently nodded to the crowd and prepared to follow her.
"KING!"
The voice of Duke Charli sounded from the periphery and Lucas Walker had to stop in his tracks.
"I'm really delighted that today I can witness two such exciting matters simultaneously." Duke Charli extended his glass towards Lucas Walker, "Come on, let's all toast to the Duke!"
The crowd around them immediately echoed his sentiment, raising their glasses towards Lucas Walker.
Lucas Walker, usually not a fan of such a social ceremony, couldn't refuse in these circumstances and held his glass in response.
