“Who…?”

Irene’s face blossomed into an even brighter smile. Leo’s eyes became hazy at the sight of Irene’s fluorescent expression. Sophia also felt relieved upon seeing Irene’s pure expression and greeted her.

“Nice to meet you, Lady Irene. I am Sophia from the Bresia family.”

“Ah, the High Lord of Sisak’s…”

Irene’s smile deepened. It was so dazzling that one could swear that it spread the fragrance of flowers. But unfortunately, Raven was the only one who knew the true meaning hidden behind Irene’s smile.

“Irene, Sophia is…”

Raven hurriedly tried to explain, but it was too late.

“Oh my! She’s so pretty! Brother Alan always seems to bring back such beautiful ladies every time he goes off somewhere. Besides, you are calling her name so familiarly without hesitation. You must be very close? Ho ho ho.”

“C, close? That’s not true… Lady Irene.”

Sophia wasn’t aware of Irene’s true personality and blushed shyly at Irene’s comment.

She had been worried about being harassed and suffering under the Pendragon family’s lady, but it seemed like the lady was quite favorable towards her. Sophia even started having other thoughts.

‘Okay, it will make my life a lot easier if I can get...