Chapter 226: Sassy and grumpy
Abrielle’s eyes met Cedric’s eyes he had the final say in this matter. She didn’t even know why Rebecca wanted to have Callista stay for dinner.
Lucien’s jaw clenched not liking the idea. "I am not the lady of the house. Abrielle has the final say." Cedric mentioned making the princess wonder when her opinion started to matter.
"I am sure Abrielle is fine with it. It is not everyday your father and I have a chance to have a meal with the crown prince and the new holy lady." Rebecca chimed grabbing Abrielle’s hand. She was trying to manipulate Abrielle. Abrielle was genuinely tired of this drama.
"If the prince and his companion are fine with it. I have no problem with it." Abrielle lied through her teeth keeping the fake smile Cedric could easily identify. He knew she didn’t want to be anywhere close to Callista.
He would have loved to respect her wishes but his duty would not let him. He just had a conversation with Lucian revealing very disturbing information. He had thought he would be able to keep his distance from Callista but it would be hard for the next few days.
"Are you sure about that?" Cedric asked, his voice calm with his expression stoic making it hard to know whatever was going through his head
"It’s just dinner and we have more than enough." Abrielle shrugged, then glanced at her mother. "I have to check up on something before dinner, Mother," she said, then nodded at Cedric before fleeing the scene.
’ Dumb Abrielle, dumb Abrielle, why couldn’t you just say no.’ she cursed herself in her head, walking away in fast steps. Rebecca watched her daughter leave before glancing at Cedric. It was a fleeting glance; from experience, she knew he wasn’t simple in the least way.
No one related to the Von Drakkar family was. "See you at dinner." She chimed, then turned around, moving away. Her gentle clicking steps followed after her.