Wedding Date

Most of the nobility already suspected he had lost interest in Clara. But not everyone knew. This display would erase all doubts. Everyone would believe that he was deeply in love with Selena.

And what was society's view on this?

A man changing his heart was nothing new. So what if he had been with Clara before? As long as he now devoted himself to Selena, wasn't he already better than most men?

People loved a good redemption story.

Nicholas knew the nobles would whisper among themselves. They would praise his efforts, and admire his grand gesture.

This would put pressure on Selena. If she rejected him, she would look heartless.

Satisfied, he penned a letter, attaching it to the extravagant gifts—the finest dresses, rarest jewels, and thousands of freshly picked flowers.

Lucien stared at the letter in his hands, his brow furrowing as he read the words over and over again. "When shall we set the wedding date?"