Elena was in her study messaging Leah, confirming her return date to work at the Imperial Guidance Institute.
Butler Hans knocked. "Duchess Elena, Crown Prince Caelir is here."
Elena stood up while saying, "I'll be right there."
The door opened, and Caelir walked in with a bright smile. "No need, I don't want to wait too long to see you."
Elena went over to hug Caelir, her gaze falling on a female behind him.
"Elena, this is Ms. Sophia Wayne." Caelir's introduction was brief and clear. "Remember I mentioned asking mother to assign a secretary to help manage your territory."
The woman standing behind him was around thirty-five or thirty-six. She wore a sharply tailored dark gray suit, hair pulled back flawlessly, frameless glasses perched on her nose.
"Good day, Your
