"Lady Riona, you look stunning tonight," Astrid said, her eyes sparkling with genuine admiration. "The way your gown brings out the colour of your eyes is simply breathtaking."
I smiled graciously, feeling a warmth in my heart towards Astrid's kind words. "You too, Lady Astrid," I complimented her. "Your beauty shines brightly tonight, and that gown becomes you perfectly."
As I spoke, my gaze drifted to the tall, handsome young man standing by Astrid's side. I had never seen him before, and my curiosity was piqued. "Lady Astrid, if I may ask," I said, my eyes locked onto the mysterious stranger, "who is this person escorting you tonight?"
Astrid's face lit up with a bright smile as she turned to the young man beside her. "Allow me to introduce you," she said, her voice filled with pride. "This is my brother, Theodore Everhart, the heir of the esteemed Everhart Duchy."
