Chapter 107
After a couple of hours, Angelica finally returned. A bright, genuine smile lit up her face, as if the whole world belonged to her in that very moment. Her happiness was so infectious that even the gloomiest of days would seem brighter in her presence. The reason behind her joy was that her father had agreed to let her return home with Leon for a while—she could travel with him to the Bartfort family estate. The news thrilled her, and barely able to contain her excitement, she eagerly urged Leon to board the airship and set off as soon as possible.
"Come on, Leon!" she said, her voice trembling slightly with excitement. "Let's go already!"
Leon, noticing her unfiltered enthusiasm, couldn't help but smile. Gladly, he followed her and stepped aboard the airship, steering it toward the Bartfort family estate. During the flight, Olivia watched Angelica with a curious expression, raising an eyebrow. There was a silent question written all over her face, as if she was just about to ask something.
"Angie," she began softly, "why are you so excited to go to Leon's place? What's so special about it?"
Angelica cleared her throat gently, taking a moment to gather her thoughts. It was clear she was trying to choose her words carefully.
"Livia, you probably don't know this," she said, "but the Bartfort family's lands are some of the most renowned in the entire kingdom."
"Really?" Olivia gasped, her eyes wide with amazement.
"Mhm," Angelica nodded with a gentle smile. "Their fame actually started... with food. Believe it or not, the dishes from the Bartfort estate have long been considered real delicacies! They say the cuisine there rivals the royal kitchen. And—get this—Leon himself had a hand in that."
Hearing this, Olivia turned to Leon, her eyes sparkling with honest admiration and surprise.