“What if it is a trap?” Danrique retorted arrogantly. “There's nothing in this world that could restrain me.”
He spoke in an airy manner. However, the confidence behind his words did not go unnoticed.
Immediately, Francesca felt more at ease. Danrique had a point—he was an excellent fighter; it would be difficult to trap him.
On top of that, Erihal was Danrique's territory. Even Frank was powerless against him.
“You don't have to worry too much. I'm here,” Danrique said as he ruffled Francesca's hair and pinched her cheeks, his eyes filled with affection.
Francesca was no longer resisting his affection at that point. Instead, she grew accustomed to it. However, she remained staring out of the window as there seemed to be something weighing on her mind.
The car finally stopped outside the presidential palace, where members of the three great families were waiting for Danrique by the entrance.
Oliver, the butler of the presidential palace, came forward to open the car door and greeted Danrique respectfully, “Welcome, Mr. Lindberg!”
Danrique got out of the car and nodded in return.
Francesca then got out of the other side of the car. Oliver was not shocked upon seeing her and instead greeted her with due respect.
He was clearly aware that Danrique intended to bring her along.
Francesca instinctively extended her hand and placed it in Danrique's as he reached out his hand before following him to welcome the others.
Despite still wearing her favorite sneakers that night, Francesca did not look bad. Instead, paired with the elegant gown, she somehow looked like an enchanting fairy.
In addition, many people thought she lacked manners and would struggle to adjust to the setting. But to their amazement, she acted with grace.
She was confident and natural without losing her charm!
Even Sean and Gordon were taken aback by Francesca's poise and began to view her differently.
After entering the castle, Francesca realized that William, too, was present.
Nevertheless, Donald, who was usually the life of the party, was absent.
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