Chapter 25

Ezio looked down at her in silence, then quickly turned his gaze away. “Would I lie about something like that?” “Thank you. I’m glad you think so, Mr. Ezio da Ponte. It makes me feel as though I truly succeeded in my first leading role.” Hwani spoke in a quiet voice, cupping her cheeks as she blushed despite herself. Nothing brought her more joy than knowing that this man—of all people—had acknowledged her. She felt flustered for a moment, then gasped as she belatedly remembered something.