When Lu Xia saw Smelian, she smiled and said, "That outfit looks great. It really suits you."
Smelian smiled back. "Xiaxia, you look beautiful today, too."
The two exchanged a smile, left the Duke Mansion together, and headed for the public banquet Victoria was hosting for her main husband.
When Lu Xia and Smelian stepped out of the hovercar, Lady Daina was already waiting for them at their agreed-upon meeting spot.
Today, Lady Daina was once again dressed to the nines and attending alone. Seeing Lu Xia accompanied by Smelian, she felt a pang of disappointment. She gave Smelian a brief glance but didn't say much, only saying to Lu Xia, "Let's go in."
Smelian acted as if he didn't notice Lady Daina's strange demeanor, but he knew perfectly well that she had probably hoped to see Lu Xia with Cecil. 'While Cecil might get his chance in the future, it certainly isn't now,' he thought.
