Chapter 17
I raised an eyebrow, trying to hide my surprise at seeing Alucard here. But how could he show himself before me? "Elijah suggested, did he?" I replied with a touch of amusement in my voice. How dare Alucard show himself before me when I was just kidding. "Well, how thoughtful of him."
Alucard's smile didn't waver, and his gaze held mine steadily. "Indeed," he replied, his tone laced with a hint of playfulness. "I couldn't possibly resist the opportunity to meet with you, Grand Duchess Bellwood. After all, it's not every day that I get to enjoy such delightful company."
I couldn't help but almost roll my eyes at his flattery. Alucard had always been a smooth talker, skilled at weaving words to his advantage. "What do you really want, Crown Prince Alucard?" I asked, cutting thr
