Eltham met Brittany's puzzled gaze with a light chuckle.
In fact, he had already met Brittany a year ago.
Not only that, but he was quite taken with her.
Her background, looks, and abilities were all top-notch, so when the Queen proposed the marriage, he agreed without hesitation.
"Ms. Lynette, I know this is a lot to take in at once. We could get to know each other better."
But Brittany had no interest in getting to know Eltham.
She had hoped Eltham would reject her, but to her disappointment, he was in favor of the marriage.
She picked up her tea and took a sip: "The truth is, I already have someone I like. I hope you can understand and let me go."
"Ms. Lynette, I regret that I didn't come into your life earlier, to be that person you liked," Eltham said, already aware of Brittany's reluctance towards the marriage, which was common knowledge.
"This marriage isn't just about our two families, but also a royal decree. You must understand, Ms. Lynette, not even your father can change this arrangement. How could I convince my mother to change her mind?"
Eltham made it clear he wasn't going to cooperate, leaving Brittany feeling hopeless.
The dinner felt as if she was chewing wax.
Before leaving, Eltham presented a beautifully crafted velvet box to Brittany: "A gift for our meeting, Ms. Lynette."
Brittany thanked him but didn't accept the gift.
She got up to leave: "I should be going now."
After Brittany left, Eltham sat there, his gaze lingering on the velvet box, silent for a long while.
Eventually, a middle-aged woman in a black uniform approached him: "Sir, if Ms. Lynette can't see the good in this, why bother?"
Being chosen by the royal family is a blessing she's earned from a past life!
A marriage others can only dream of, and yet Brittany is so unwilling?
Eltham took the velvet box, caressing its patterns: "No matter, if she had accepted too easily, I would have found it uninteresting."
The first time he saw Brittany, she was still Mrs. Salter.
He had seen the way Brittany looked at someone she loved and knew how much she was willing to give for love. The thought of one day earning her genuine affection filled him with unparalleled joy.
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