Chapter 178: Fight Back
"It was always part of the plan..."
Caleb replied with his signature calm smile, the smile widening the one on Celine’s lips. As the princess got lost in Caleb’s smile and eyes, the surrounding knights looked on with knowing smiles, some exchanging looks and winks.
Princess Celine was so obvious that the entire Royal Household knew about her fascination with the mysterious and powerful stranger. Although Caleb’s name was still on people’s lips as they debated whether he was good or bad, the people in the castle only followed the king’s will.
King Gray had made his stance clear. Who were they to say otherwise when the king himself hadn’t expressed any displeasure? They would be fools to direct any ill intent at Caleb.
"Hehe," Celine chuckled happily, slightly lowering her gaze out of embarrassment.
"Ahem!"
Jess cleared her throat loudly, drawing the princess’s attention. When Princess Celine turned her gaze to the catwoman, she noticed the knowing smile tugging at the corner of her lips.
Realising what it was, the princess quickly took a step back and extended her greetings to Jess. "Oh, Miss Jess. I apologise if I was too forthcoming." She would have bowed if she hadn’t been conscious of her position.
"Not at all," Jess’s smile widened. She was mildly taken aback to see the princess behave exactly as Caleb had described to her. ’She’s head over heels.’
Jess glanced at Caleb and then at the princess, watching as the little girl squirmed in embarrassment. Princess Celine had no idea what to do under the gaze of Caleb and Jess.
’Damn it.’ Celine cursed her rushed attitude. ’I was so focused on Caleb that I didn’t see Miss Jess by his side. Now what do I do?’
"If you don’t mind..." Caleb’s voice saved the princess from her chaotic thoughts, making her lift her head to look at Caleb. "I would like to see how far along you’ve come with your training."