Chapter 44
Cataleya blinked at him rather confusedly before her expression shifted into a realization. "Is it because I failed to break the engagement at the party last night."
"That's part of it." It was Cxenon who interjected and Cataley turned to him. "You fainted, remember?"
"Yeah. So, does this mean, we need to grab another opportunity for me to do it? If I could recall, there won't be another big gathering in the Lezia palace after last night's ball." Cataleya said in contemplation.
"It would in another three months. The birthday of the princess." Cxenon filled in.
"Right. So, three months then."
"Thee months what?" Cxenon asked.
"That we need to pretend to be engaged before breaking it." Cataleya concluded.
"What are you talking-,"
Cxenon's words were cut off when the duke had spoken.
"Yes. Three months." The duke said in resoluteness. "Then, you're free."