PBPGD

CHAPTER 36

Lia wasn't embarrassed by Ian's pun. Ian's smile deepens at her reaction as she
let out a sigh and sits in an empty seat.

"Now I'm even more embarrassed, such a prank. What brought you all here?"

"I had a dinner with Prince Ian today. As we talked, I got curious about you dressed up as a woman. That's why I coaxed him. To go and see you. Haha!"

"Don't make fun of me. I didn't dress up as a woman because I liked it."

Perhaps because she have met the three of them, it's not unusual to see them
gathered in one place.

Ian moved beside Lia. Claude's lowered eyes Vutter.

Unlike her usual composed self, Marilyn was in a hurry to take her father's place as the Head of the Marquis Selby. The Prince is present, but to see Gaior's Prince Ian Sergio.

As they heard the news, Marilyn and the servants rushed out toward the awning. All of them stood to give courtesy.

"It's glad to see His Highness the Prince. I would also like to greet the Prince of Gaior. I'm Marilyn Selby."

"It's been a while, Lady Marilyn."

Marilyn smiled brightly at Wade and approached Ian, who was next to Lia. Ian stood up and took her hand to his lips to a distance that seemed to touch the back of Marilyn's hand.

"There are a lot of beauties in the Empire."

"I'm flattered."

Marilyn covers her mouth and smiled.

"And this is Sir Canillian, the second son of the Marquis Vale. He's not really a woman."

"I know."

"Sorry?"

Marilyn stiffened, not knowing that Ian stays in Canillia's residence, and Claude then pulls out the chair next to him. Even with a small movement, Claude's presence is really great.

There was silence caused by the sound of a chair being pulled.

It seemed to be cliche, but it was a perfect consideration for a lady. Marilyn
ceased her interest in Ian and sat in the seat given by Claude.

When everyone's settled down, the attendant pours the new cup of tea.

"If I had known that an important guest would come, I would've prepared better tea and food."

Contrary to her words, the table was so full that it's colorful. Claude replied, casually looking at the impassive Lia.

"It's enough, My Lady."

"But we've got a guest from a far place, I can't just welcome them like this. I'm
going to have a small party this evening. What do you think?"

The expectant look and her way of talking. Marilyn is a lovely and beautiful lady no matter who looked at her. She's an example of a noble girl who's not used to being rejected. Marilyn already pictured out in her head about the party to be held in the afternoon.

Claude sighed at her excitement and said.

"It's not a good time to have a party."

"But Duke Claude, I feel uncomfortable about it."

It seems that Marilyn won't give up easily, so Wade supported Claude.

"The Duke is right. Finding the culprit is the first priority. Since we have ordered to shoot at the scene, a proper result should be brought this time, Duke."

Claude's eyes changed when the shooting order was mentioned. A heavy atmosphere came that didn't go well with the place Qlled with fragrant tea and clear singing of birds.