Chapter 269

“No matter, no matter. It does not always happen at sight, I believe. When you spend time with each of them, I believe there will be changes.”

“Mm. I hope there will be, too.” She wasn’t telling the old man what she already knew. There would never be such changes because her heart already belonged to another man.

“Oh, that’s Lord Riverdale over there,” The minister mused happily. “He is from one of the most influential families here in Mombana. He’s coming over here, and I believe he will request a dance! I’ll quickly make myself scarce.”

“Farewell, Minister Regah.” But the man was already across the courtroom before the words made it fully from the queen’s lips. Her lips turned down disapprovingly.

“Lord Scott Riverdale at your service, Your Majesty.” The gentleman bowed his head as he reached her.

“The pleasure is all mine, Lord Riverdale.” She presented the back of her hand.

The blond man in front of her took her hand and kissed it respect