chapter 114

At his words, Sonio appeared in the garden, carrying a large cake box, which he carefully set down on the table. When Sonio opened the box, the noblewomen gasped like excited children.

 

Inside was a cake from a renowned bakery in the capital, one of their newest creations. Only one cake was sold per day, making it nearly impossible to acquire. Eileen had heard about it but had long given up on the idea of ever tasting one.

 

'Cesare wouldn't have waited in line for it himself'

 

The bakery must have prepared a second cake just for Cesare.

 

'Which means he must have planned to come to the tea party from the start', Eileen realized, a surge of confidence washing over her. Gently tugging at Cesare's sleeve, she asked, "Would you like to join us?"

 

"If you're not too busy, how about joining us for some tea? The weather is lovely, and the ladies would be delighted…"