Provoking a Graceful Bloom Novel

---- Chapter 272 Nathaniel replied, "| won't cooperate with her. For one, her strength does not match her arrogance. And two..." Of course, the second reason was the more important one. The way that woman looked at him was with the certainty of someone determined to have what she wanted. Nathaniel would only allow Selena to look at him in that manner. He didn't bother explaining further, and Liam didn't press. If Nathaniel said Mira lacked the strength, then she did. His sharp eyes were enough to judge that, as they were far keener than any other man's.

Seeing the prince change into his usual deep-black attire, Liam hurried after him. "Your Highness, where are you going?" Nathaniel had already vaulted onto his horse, ready to ride out. At that moment, Cloud arrived in haste, announcing, "Your Highness, Prince Elias departs for home tomorrow. He wishes to meet with you today before leaving." Nathaniel ignored him. "It's not like he'll die tomorrow, so why should we meet? Just let him be." Cloud was speechless. Did the prince always have to be this sharp-tongued?

---- Just as Nathaniel spurred his horse forward, Cloud remembered something, adding, "Lady Campbell will also be there." The horse whinnied sharply, nearly breaking a leg under the sudden stop Nathaniel turned, coldly asking, "Why?" "It seems the Dragon Sentinels will escort Prince Elias and his troops out of the city tomorrow. To show his gratitude, the prince is hosting a banquet today for General Campbell and Lady Campbell." "Where?" That wretched scum! How dare he try to take his woman?

"At Emerald Hall." Upon Lilia's arrival at Emerald Hall, her gaze landed not on Selena first, but on Sebastian. It wasn't until she looked again that she noticed Selena, who stood half a head shorter next to him. She stepped forward quickly and greeted her first, "Lena." Then, she looked at Sebastian, her demeanor still a little shy. "G- ---- General Campbell, it's been a while." Selena knew why she was shy and took her hand with a smile. " Didn't we just meet at the hunting grounds a few days ago? Actually, my brother isn't that petty.

Your Highness, let's just forget the past, alright?" Lilia shot her a sharp glance. "You still call me that, which means you haven't forgotten." Selena let out a helpless laugh. "Lilia, then." Wasn't it proper etiquette? Ever since the Autumn Hunt, the Duke of Blackmoor's household had been under intense scrutiny. Any small mistake could easily stir up a scandal. Satisfied, Lilia glanced at Sebastian. She wanted to look at him, but still lacked the courage. "There's no need to worry, Your Highness. | bear you no ill will," Sebastian said quickly.

Having him call her by her name like Selena was out of the question. He had been raised in Blackmoor Estate under strict official training. Unlike Selena, who spent much of her time at the Southern Frontier, Sebastian had been molded in discipline. In their mother's words, Selena was entirely different, with a wild and untamed temperament. Of course, their mother had said it with a tone of indulgent fondness. ---- "Are you truly not angry with me?' Lilia asked, still uneasy about the last time she had come uninvited and injured him His jaw bore a faint scar from that day.

Though the mark was shallow, it was visible. But Sebastian seemed genuinely unconcerned. He merely nodded and poured a cup of wine for Elias. "Prince Elias, Princess Lilia, you depart for Dawnmere tomorrow. Consider this a token of our family's blessing. May your journey be safe. And should fate allow, may we meet again." From outside, a deep voice suddenly rang out, "If there's wine, why wasn't | invited?"