Third Person's POV
Adelaide smiled and said, "Since everyone likes my friend's oil paintings so much, if I said no to selling, you'd surely complain about me behind my back."
"No, no," Minister of Royal Military Affairs, Elias, laughed and then said seriously, "Even if you don't sell, no one would complain. I'd be the first to speak up if anyone bad-mouthed you."
The ladies exchanged glances.
They knew Adelaide had military merits, but as a she-wolf, they doubted if royal officials truly valued her.
Yet Elias's tone was so earnest that those who had gossiped about Adelaide with Madison now regretted it.
If their words got out and offended her, it could cause trouble for their mates.
Lycan Erasmus looked at Adelaide meaningfully and pointed to a painting. "Adelaide, I'll just take th
