"Mr.Adams!"
Daemon shook hands with the man and introduced Derila, who was standing next to him.
"She's Riri, my fiancée."
Frank wasn't surprised to hear that at all.
Instead, he teased playfully, "Your fiancée is pretty! We've been worried about your future, but it looks like you've already found yourself a significant other."
"Sorry.I should've told you guys sooner."
Daemon smiled.
"Haha.I'm slightly older than you, so I'm like your big brother.You know, I love to worry about my younger siblings."
Frank patted Daemon on the shoulder intimately like they were truly blood brothers.
Daemon lifted the corners of his lips and flashed a polite smile.
"Welcome, Riri!"
Frank stretched out his hand toward Derila, who shook his hand while observing it, making sure there was no wound on it.
"Everyone, please."
Frank welcomed everyone into the castle.
There were colorful lights and romantic music playing in the castle.
The nobles and aristocrats who were dressed in formal outfits were chatting quietly with each other.
Upon seeing Frank enter with Daemon and the members of the three great families, they immediately approached and greeted Daemon enthusiastically.
Daemon, who usually disliked attending banquets like this, was especially cooperative that day.He greeted each and every one of them courteously and even introduced Derila to them.
Derila linked arms with Daemon and felt inexplicably uneasy.She never intended to marry Daemon, but the latter still introduced her to everyone.
Would people think of me as Daemon's fiancée when they see me in the future?
"Mr.Lierger!"
Just as Derila's thoughts were running wild, a melodious voice rang out.
Derila lifted her head and saw Penny strolling over in a gorgeous silver gown.She was slender and tall with an air of elegance, and coupled with the gown she was wearing, she exuded the natural aura of a noble.
Frank reached his hand out to the woman, who placed her hand in his without hesitation.
The two of them didn't look like a good match at all.
Derila sighed inwardly.I don't know how old Frank is, but he looks a lot older than Penny.He doesn't look handsome, too.
In terms of appearance, Penny is way out of Frank's league.It's okay if Penny admires his capability, but if she's only with him for the money...
Derila had always thought that ambitions were like quicksand.
When a person's ambitions were too wild, he or she would be swallowed whole by them.
"Penny!"
Daemon greeted Penny courteously.
"We've been waiting for your arrival.You're finally here."
Penny smiled at Daemon and greeted Derila, "Ms.Riri, good evening!"
"Good evening!"
Derila could clearly feel Penny's hostility.
Not even her elegant smile could hide that.
"Penny, please bring Ms.Riri to the back hall to get some rest.I'll have a chat with Daemon" said Frank while holding Penny's shoulder intimately.
"Okay-"
Penny lifted her hand and gestured for Derila to follow her.
Derila glanced at Daemon before leaving with Penny.
Afterward, Harrison shot the two female bodyguards a look, and they immediately followed Derila.
Meanwhile, Layla and Perry were about to go with them too but were stopped by people in the castle.
Oliver sent someone to bring them to the side hall and even explained to them that everyone was only allowed to bring two subordinates with them during the banquet.
The rest would all be sent to the side hall.
Even Daemon brought only Harrison and Charles with him.
Therefore, there were only two female bodyguards accompanying Derila.
Layla had an ominous feeling about it.
However, she had no choice but to obey the banquet's arrangements.
As Penny led Derila to the back hall, she ran into her father, Gerard, on the way.
The two chatted for a bit, and Derila waited at the side.
At that moment, Holliga came over to chat with Gerard.
One of the waiters bumped into him by accident and caused the wine in his hand to spill all over Derila.
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