After their brief interaction, Lord Dart bid his farewell to Mila and her family with a courteous nod, his demeanor gracious yet tinged with a lingering sense of intrigue.
"Until we meet again, Lord Cedric, Madam Rosalind, Lady Lorene, and Lady Evangeline," he said with a polite smile before turning to follow the guide of a butler into the second prince's palace, his retinue of servants trailing behind him.
Mila watched as Lord Dart disappeared into the grand entrance of the palace, his figure diminishing amidst the bustling activity of the courtyard.
Once he was out of sight, Mila let out a subtle sigh of relief, the tension in her shoulders easing slightly as she turned her attention back to her surroundings.
As Lord Dart disappeared into the grand entrance of the palace, Lord Cedric, Mila's father, turned to her with a proud smile, his eyes reflecting admiration and approval.
