Thomas stared at me with a smile. “You’re even smarter than I thought, Your Highness. Next time, don’t take risks on your own. Your safety is more important than anything.”
The morning light streamed in through the glass window, landing brightly on his face.
A high-bridged nose, a jawline as perfect as a Greek sculpture, his cold demeanor softened by the sunlight.
Just like a chestnut in the forest—only by peeling away its spiky shell can one discover the sweet and tender inside.
Thomas, in fact, is a very warm person.
I froze for a moment but quickly came to my senses and couldn’t help but laugh lightly.
“Thank you, Thomas. This is way more complicated than I thought. I’ll keep it between us.”
Owen’s ambition only makes me feel delighted.
If he acted as he usually does, like a tur
