Chapter 107: An Idea
The morning sun shone gently over the Chancellor’s estate, casting golden light on the wide courtyard. A black carriage with golden details stood outside the front steps—marked with the seal of the Grand Duke. The horses were already prepared, and the coachman sat quietly, waiting.
Axelius stood in front of the carriage, his hair still slightly messy from sleep, but his face looked fresh and bright. Around him, the maids and the butler of the estate stood respectfully in a line, bowing as they bid him farewell.
Elena stood beside him, arms crossed, her brow furrowed. She stared at him with a disapproving look. "Tsk. How can you sleep that long? What are you, hibernating?" she muttered.
Axelius gave her a lazy chuckle. "Kids should sleep long," he said with a smirk. "Look at me—taller than you now."
"Hah!" Elena scoffed, placing one hand on her hip. "Males do tend to grow taller than us females! Besides, only your body changed—not your insides!"
Before their teasing could continue, Elena’s father stepped in with a thoughtful expression. "Now I’m starting to wonder... should I reconsider your engagement? You two suit each other well."
"NO!" Elena shouted instantly, cheeks puffed in frustration.
"How did we suit each other?!" Axelius said at the same time, eyes wide.
The Chancellor blinked at their strong reaction. Elena turned around in a huff, arms crossed again, while the maids and butler quietly shook their heads behind them.
Axelius stepped up into the carriage. As it began to move, the people of the estate bowed respectfully. From the open carriage window, Axelius leaned out and shouted playfully, "Don’t miss me, okay?!"
"Never!" Elena shouted back without turning, her voice sharp.