Zoelle followed the indicated direction, assessing Xavia from head to toe. "So, she's his first love but not his ex-wife?"
The mention of Joseph’s ex-wife made Chloe nervously adjust her hair. "Aren’t you curious about the woman who managed to conquer Joseph? He was entangled with his first love for over five years, longer than his ex-wife."
"That makes sense," Zoelle agreed, not harboring any suspicion.
"By the way, how did you manage to get in without an invitation?"
“Otto gave me an invite.”
"Otto?" Chloe's eyes widened. "Why would he give you an invitation?" Royal invitations were not easy to come by, and these two had only met once.
Zoelle retrieved her lipstick and applied it with great allure. “You’re not the only one who needs me. I'm in quite high demand, don’t you know?”
“What does he want from you? Did he ask you to treat someone?”
“I'm not telling you.”
Chloe let out a sigh, looking somewhat forlorn. “I thought we were close. I just wasn’t expecting you to be so close to others as well.”
“Enough, I won’t fall for that.” Zoelle tapped her temples. Her eyes sparked, exuding an irresistible charm. “I might’ve been interested if you were a handsome guy.”
Chloe pouted, deciding to let the matter go. If Zoelle refused to share, she would not get any answers through pushing. However, her curiosity remained. It made sense for Otto to get involved with Zoelle, but why was Noah also a part of this?
As the banquet came to an end, Callum took the stage again. “Those of you who are tired may retire to your rooms which the royal family has prepared for you. The younger guests who aren't tired can join the bonfire party.”
The tall and slender Noah, exuding an air of delicacy and perfection, gazed at Otto. His countenance was clouded with uncertainty. But instead of an outright refusal, he said, "Let's put a halt on this conversation for now."
"Absolutely, there's no rush." Otto paused as if struck by a sudden realization, and his mischievous grin deepened. "I wonder if you noticed that Joseph and your fiancee departed the scene at the same time..."
Noah's gaze instantly sharpened, muddled by the slight haze cast by the few drinks he had consumed.
*
"Ah!"
Suddenly, a panicked cry echoed from one of the guest rooms. Amid everyone's puzzlement, the butler who had gone to prepare Joseph’s bath burst out of the room. He stumbled out, looking as if they had encountered something horrifying.
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