Chapter 184: Card with the names
Music Recommendation: Us and Them - The Chamber Orchestra of London
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As Emily walked through the corridors, eventually arriving at the castle’s entrance, she spotted Raylen standing next to the carriage, talking about something with the coachman, his hands casually resting in his trouser pockets. As though hearing the soft footsteps approaching him, he turned to look at her while the coachman walked to the front.
She observed him wearing a black suit paired with a white shirt, as though attempting to deceive everyone into perceiving him as a pure man with good intentions. His piercing blue eyes scanned her from head to toe before rising to meet her gaze, and he remarked,
"You look like you were pulled from the depths of the sea. Someone who might be easy to lose." His cryptic words made the princess shoot him a glare.
Was he implying that no one would pay attention to her?
Emily frowned and retorted, "I didn’t dress to impress you." She preferred to wear what made her comfortable rather than trying to impress the demon she had no interest in.
Raylen’s tongue grazed over his sharp canine, and a wicked smile formed on his lips as he responded, "Of course, Princess." His eyes took another lingering sweep before he added, "After you."
Emily climbed into the carriage, and Raylen followed suit, taking a seat beside her. As she settled in, she smoothed her skirt to ensure it remained free from wrinkles. She then heard him ask her,
"So, what kind of man are you looking for? It would be easier to narrow down the options."
"I haven’t really thought about it," Emily replied, earning a quizzical look from Raylen.