Chapter 94
The Emperor returned to the guest seats after giving the opening ceremony speech. After glancing around once, he asked the Empress,
“Where is Kiaros?”
“I don’t know, but I think it’s best not to go looking for him.”
The Empress replied with a sparkle in her eyes.
“Namia’s not here either.”
Then she chuckled—“Kkeuhaha!”—shoulders bouncing.
“Come now, Jaden! I’m starving to death! I was so tense about the event, I could barely eat lunch... Let’s go grab something to eat!”
She headed toward the table with finger foods, pulling Jaden along. The Emperor smiled fondly as he watched them walk off.
Next to him, the Finance Minister let out a pointed cough.
Even his adopted son, Victor, was nowhere to be seen.
“His Highness the Crown Prince... seems he still hasn’t given up on the Minister of the Scroll Department.”
Throughout the banquet, people were watching Kiaros and Namia with looks that said, “Of course. We figured.”