Chapter 57
Upon hearing that name, the startled Emmett erupted into a violent coughing fit. Liv worriedly patted his back.
“Emmett, are you alright?”
“Ack, I’m fine...”
He raised his head, face flushed from the coughing.
“Hayden, you say he has come here?”
“Yes, he is currently waiting at the Duchy’s entrance...”
“...Then escort him to the castle.”
No, Emmett had thought Hayden had vanished after he saved his life – why had he appeared here of all places? Of course, their shared goal made meeting unsurprising, but... News of Emmett’s proposal to Liv must have already spread in the capital. If he had any sense, Hayden shouldn’t have followed them here.
Emmett regarded Liv with vexation:
“I wonder what scheme has brought that vile Hayden Shultze sniffing about again.”
Shortly after, escorted by guards, Hayden strode into the study. Disguised as a merchant, he wore commoner’s clothes yet adorned with gaudy jewelry.
“Why hello there, my lady!”