Chapter 264

“Unfortunately I cannot.” Melinda decidedly said, not even mincing words as she gave her response.

Gasps echoed and murmurs flew but none made her change her stance or even waver as she stood before Prince Maverick.

Even Vincent was hardly surprised, after all, he knew Melinda's heart was elsewhere and she wasn't one who ever considered wealth or power when making such decisions.

“I had heard you and Richard Smith are engaged. It would seem that is indeed the case.” Maverick remarked casually.

“Yet you ask that I escort you?”

“A test. If you weren't engaged, then lucky me, if not, one would be able to tell just how sincere you are with the arrangements. Richard Smith is indeed a lucky man.”

Melinda managed a melancholic smile as she remarked. “Yeah, he is.”

“Regardless, I hope we can be friends by the end of the evening. Is that alright?”

“... Yes, Your Highness,” Melinda replied, deciding not to be too forceful to avoid causing the Prince to have it out for Richard.

Satisfied with he
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