GDC 30

Chapter 30: A Midnight Invitation “The Grand Duchess called for Leon? For what reason?”

The air grew cold as the Grand Duke’s voice sank. Both Leon and Perel flinched, but Whitley remained calm as he replied.

“She did not specify the reason.”

“She only called for Leon?”

‘What about me?’

“That’s correct.”

Reading Loic’s thoughts, Whitley gave a firm and almost cold response.

“Then… should I go with the head Butler?”

Leon hesitated, glancing at Loic, whose displeasure was obvious.

“….”

“Yes, that sounds like a good idea. Sir Leon, you should check the mood while you’re there.”

Perel tried to lighten the atmosphere with a cheerful tone.

“Check the mood?”

“Since you’re there anyway, maybe ask Her Highness if she liked the gift—”

“Absolutely not.”

Loic’s stern expression cut Perel off mid-sentence.

“Don’t say a word about it.”

“Y-Yes, sir!”

With that, Leon hurried after Whitley, almost as if…