"This table has the best view," he said proudly. "And the best service."
"Perfect," I replied.
Once we were seated, Elias glanced at me sideways. "You asked for a reservation."
"Yes," I said simply.
He frowned slightly, not displeased, just curious. "Why."
"To ensure we received the best service in advance," I replied calmly. "Which made the payment more than what it would be normally be but it is what it is."
21 Gold coins to be exact, I paid extra to make sure nothing would go weong today.
[For a special someone.] Nero said teasingly.
Elias is the Crown Prince, of course he is special.
He paused. Then looked at me fully.
I noticed the look and turned my head.
"What."
"You paid for this," he repeated slowly, brows drawing together.
"Yes."
"Why," he asked, genuinely confused. "I thought you would use the estate funds."
I leaned back into my chair, folding my hands comfortably in my lap. "Then there would be no point in me taking you out."
He blinked.
