Annie turned her face in confusion, her eyes seeking her father's.
"You mean?!"
"The head of the delegation from A Country."
Annie's face fell in disappointment. She had thought it was someone else, only to find out it was just the head of a delegation. She really couldn't muster any interest.
The old Marquis teased with a smile, "What, does it have to be that handsome Duke to make my daughter happy?"
Teased by her father, Annie's face flushed red, "I do not!"
The old Marquis laughed heartily.
Annie swung his arm coquettishly, "Daddy!"
"Alright, I won't tease you anymore!" the old Marquis stopped laughing, "Tonight, you will see your Prince Charming!"
Annie was startled and looked at her father with disbelief.
"You... you mean the Duke is coming to the banquet?"
"What I mean to say is that this time, the delegation from A Country is led by the Duke himself!" the old Marquis said with a laugh.
