Viscount Katanta shook his head in disbelief.
This could not be happening. Even before journeying to the archipelago for the summer banquet, Viscount Katanta had been brimming with anticipation. This was the first time in his family's entire history that they would attend such a prestigious event—and they had received a personal invitation from Her Highness the Princess herself.
Yes—an invitation!
"Tiresome gossip always originates from the lower classes. The Viscount must properly control entry to those beneath him. Do not allow word to spread that I lingered here for any length of time. Do you understand my meaning?"
The Viscount remembered the Princess's covert instructions with perfect clarity. From that majestic gaze that had stolen his breath away, to the sweet promise of a banquet invitation that had followed. It was for that very reason he had, for the first time in his life, issued stern warnings to his household staff.
And now he was told his name did not appear on the invitation list.
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