88. Woes of a Hopeless Romantic

Mona's heart was beating erratically.

It was indeed.

After seeing the Grand Duke enter the huge double door, it felt like she was the only person standing at that moment because of the way he looked at her.

And to Mona, his appearance was supported by a blinding ray of light in his background. His silver hair fluttered as he walked, and his sea-colored eyes bore into her, digging to the depths of her entirety.

It made her virgin heart, untouched by any romantic love even in her past life, beat faster than ever. The thumping would have continued and might even have reached the ears of the butler who welcomed him if only he hadn't uttered those words he said.

"Why must you ruin the moment, your grace?" She grudgingly asked the man.

"What moment?" Clueless of her concern, Kyden furrowed his brows in confusion. "What did I do? I merely asked why do you look so dirty? Please enlighten me, my lady."