The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 645

As soon as people realized Declan was making a grand entrance, rumors began to swirl.

"Declan is proposing to whom?"

"Who's lucky enough to be on the receiving end of such a romantic proposal from Declan?"

"After all, Declan is a musical prodigy—Maxwell's sole protégé and our nation's premier pianist!"

Ignoring the chatter, Daniel's gaze quickly found Beauty. He could tell by the subtle shift in her expression that she was perturbed when Declan made his descent. Smart as he was, he guessed there was more to it. So, he poked her in the side.

“Ouch!” Beauty let out a delicate yelp.

“Just a poke on your waist and you make such a pleasant sound. I wonder what noises you’d make if I poked somewhere else?”

“Beat it!” Beauty snapped back, rolling her eyes, clearly agitated.

“I’m frustrated,” she said bluntly.

“Frustrated, darling? Is it because this prince charming falling from the sky wants to propose to you? And you, however, aren't into him?”