THE ART OF PERSUASION

Owen soon began to join Aristia and Alaric in the training sessions with the captain. He was making good progress.

He was gradually getting acquainted with the Grand Ducal family and the servants, and getting accustomed to living in a grand mansion. 

He had also found out that the princess absolutely adored beautiful things, especially faces.

Three months had already passed since he became Aristia's aide and the restaurant construction was progressing fine, at a steady pace.

Owen had also begun to learn about Aristia's business. By now, he knew everything he needed to know about the restaurant.

Sometimes, he and Aristia would disguise themselves as commoner children and secretly monitor the progress of the building. They would dye their hair using potions so that they wouldn't be recognized. 

Owen was also being educated on how to perform as an aide.