123: Dumping a fool

"I'll escort the lady out. I hope it's not a problem?" The guard Maria had seen with Lady Elma before deciding to make his way toward Maria's current location. Lady Elma had said to let him escort Maria out since it would be a far easier alternative than fighting their way out.

However, things were never that easy when Maria was involved and this situation was one of the most difficult ones. Her words had not gone unheard in the room and had attracted various interested eyes.

Especially a blond-haired noble who seemed to be thinking something. He even ignored the pawning hands on his clothes by other beautiful people surrounding him as he looked over to Lady Elma's escort. She did not fit in the court which meant that she was not one of their people. She was also odd.

"Let me come with you as well. I was looking to go and freshen myself up as well" Lucas walked over to the group with an air of importance and all Maria could think was 'fuck him.'