Chapter 21

Duke Spear was not one to mingle, let alone attend social gatherings. Thus, the sight of him taking the initiative to approach a young lady who had only just made her debut was more than enough to pique everyone’s interest. A few men slipped away with disappointment or displeasure, while the rest watched the spectacle with amusement. Rather than interest in Jisen or Dieren individually, more and more eyes were fixed on the two of them together. Even then, Dieren was still holding Jisen’s hand without realizing it. When she wriggled her trapped hand, he quickly let go. She awkwardly lowered the hand left hovering in midair.