GDC 102

I Like It “Wait, didn’t Sir Norton tell you?”

Perel scratched his forehead with a blank look, as if he didn’t understand what Cecilia was saying.

“Could you explain a little more clearly?”

“That maid has been wandering around everywhere! Didn’t you notice?”

“Ah.”

Perel nodded.

“I know about that.”

“And yet you still offered her your arm? Acting all fluttery?”

“She said she twisted her ankle, so I just helped her walk.”

“You actually fell for such an obvious lie?”

“Well… how could I refuse a lady’s request?” Perel protested, looking a bit wronged.

“And I wasn’t fluttering at all.”

‘What a noble gentleman, really.’

“Be careful! Remember that you are the Grand Duke’s chief aide!”

Cecilia fumed as Perel scratched his head, looking like he had no idea why he was being scolded.

“I’m telling you, she really found the perfect target.”

Back in her room, Cecilia was…