In the evening banquet, Duke Gray, dressed in casual home attire after taking off his outerwear, sat at the head of the dining table. Sindirella sat on his left side, while Hani sat on his right side. Butler Mobo stood behind Duke Gray with a long tablecloth in his hand. On both sides of the dining table stood two rows of maids, and the table was filled with exquisite food.

The restaurant lights were brightly lit, and the magnificent layout of the restaurant beneath the crystal chandelier was properly displayed, welcoming the arrival of the Duke's Manor owner.

Cinderella sat poised, watching the visibly uneasy Hani across from her. Hani coughed, causing Hani to abruptly raise their head and meet Cinderella's reassuring smile. Instantly, the unease diminished by half.

Greer frowned, watching Cinderella and Honey's rude behavior, about to scold Cinderella when Butler Morbo suddenly stepped forward and poured Greer half a glass of red wine.

"Master, I heard that Mr. Brighton, the tutor of the crown prince at the royal palace, is planning to resign."

Upon hearing the words of the butler, Sindirella immediately turned her eyes towards the smiling butler, Mo Bo.

Grandfather, are you trying to kill me?!

"White Dun...,"

Having heard Mo Bo's words, Ge Rui nodded thoughtfully and said, "I will go to the palace tomorrow and ask about it."

Cinderella's manners are too improper.

If it were before, he would have let it be, and indulging for a few more years wouldn't have mattered. But now it's different, Xian Di Rui La is the future prince's fiancée. If there is any lack of etiquette, it won't only be the Maca family who will be talked about, but also the dignity of the royal family. We cannot be careless.

For the past two months since leaving the Duke's residence, Duke Gray has been receiving letters from his butler, Mobo, on a daily basis. The letters mainly inquire about matters concerning the Duke's residence, and inevitably mention Xian Di Rui La and the fact that Prince Alpha II visits the Duke's residence every week to play with Xian Di Rui La.

If the second prince does not like Cinderella, when they reach adulthood, they can easily find a reason to cancel the engagement. The king would not let the Maca clan have no one to inherit out of face-saving. However, it is obvious that the second prince is interested in his son, so it may not be easy to cancel the engagement. Greg also had no choice but to make dual preparations and adopt Hani.

"The second prince originally planned to come to the mansion today to play with the young master. However, upon receiving the news of your return, I instructed the servants to decline the second prince's invitation to the mansion. I hope that tomorrow, the master will explain the situation to the second prince when entering the palace."

"Um, prepare a gift for me and bring it to the palace tomorrow."

"Yes."

"..."

Afterwards, Butler Mobo reported to the Gray Guild for several minutes of work. Cinderella, who had no intention of eating, couldn't help but yawn in the monotonous sound of Mobo's report.

Will it never end? Are you even going to eat it...

"Duchess Cinderella," Duke Gray called someone.

Ah?" Cinderella turned her head in confusion and immediately saw the Duke Gregory's face filled with dissatisfaction.

"Have you really internalized the table manners? Let's see if you still have a trace of aristocratic demeanor."

My cheap old man at home really...

"Yes, yes, I've got the whole thing figured out." Xian Tirilla hopped off the chair, waved her hand at Greg, then turned around and walked away. "I'll go and cut down on the ceremonial meat that went into my stomach."

Can't even have a peaceful meal.

"By the way." Xian Tirila stopped in her tracks, looking at Duke Gray whose entire face had turned black. "If you think I'm impolite, then from now on, I won't sit at the dining table and eat, so as not to taint your honorable eyes, Your Grace."

He also avoided the friction and clashes with his father. He really had no idea how to serve his thrifty old man anymore.

Arrogant yet unable to speak, with a mind full of rules yet doting on Cinderella, he completely fails to express his love for her. He can only teach Cinderella with strict rules, a typical case of contradictions in one's heart.

Anyway, that was the exact type of person he least wanted to serve.

After saying that, Cinderella took big strides and left. Lily then nodded to Duke Gregor and quickly followed after Cinderella.

Hani didn't understand why his father and older brother, who were just fine a moment ago, suddenly started arguing. Why did his brother leave? The sense of relief that Hani had just felt was now once again replaced with anxiety and confusion.

Gerry tightly clutched the red wine glass, veins bulging on his forehead. Hani glanced at his enraged father and nervously held her breath, afraid to even take a breath. An overwhelming darkness crept in once again.

"Is he the illegitimate child of that prostitute?"

"【He just has a foxy face, I really don't understand why the old master wants to keep him.】"

Hey, why don't you go die!

Just as Hani was caught up in his memories and unable to extricate himself, a pair of somewhat fleshy hands forcefully grabbed him, pulling him out of his seat.

Hani was stunned as he watched the returning Cinderella, while Cinderella herself had a stern expression and didn't say a word, pulling Hani along as she walked away.