As a villain, I really don't want to be pursued by the heroine.

"I just don't want you to be dragged down by those rumors."

"Do you care about me a lot?" Charlotte's heart beat faster for a moment, but she still concealed it with an elegant and reserved attitude, and asked frivolously.

However, Roy stared into her eyes seriously and said, "Isn't that natural?"

In an instant, looking at the boy's eyes as dark as night and the surprise in his eyes, Charlotte's disguise vanished into nothingness.

The girl's chest was beating with joy, as if a deer was dancing with happiness.

Chapter 42: Dance Invitation

Caring about me more than himself?

This sounds just like...

Charlotte was caught off guard by this abrupt remark and even forgot to hide her surprise. Her face grew hotter and hotter, and she instantly thought of those male protagonists in knight novels who were unwilling to drag down the heroine even when they were trapped in darkness.

He really made me cry to death!

Originally, according to Charlotte's idea, she should take charge of everything, calmly, elegantly and reservedly let the young man notice her charm, step by step, and everything will come naturally.

However, whether it was the intoxicating aroma of red wine in the venue, the charming and handsome face of the young man, or the concern that was naturally revealed just now, Charlotte's brain inexplicably felt hot.

"Charlotte?" Feeling the girl's fiery gaze, Roy couldn't help but feel a little strange.

But Charlotte looked at him with an extremely sincere expression.

"No, it doesn't matter. I don't care. As long as I can be with you——"

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to my humble home to attend my birthday dinner!"

The elegant music, along with old Raymond's loud voice, came like a tide, drowning out the girl's words.

People applauded enthusiastically and toasted each other, completely igniting the atmosphere of the venue.

Roy was drawn to the lively scene. After two seconds, he turned around and asked the girl who was looking forward to it, "Did you say something just now?"

"Eh? Didn't you hear?"

A complex expression of disappointment or relief appeared on the girl's face.

"Um, sorry, how about you say it again?" Roy scratched his cheek.

"Forget it, it's not important!" Charlotte waved her hands repeatedly, lowered her eyes, and felt mixed emotions.

Fortunately, fortunately, Tang's sudden remarks without any preparation would only make the other party think that she was a lady who was not reserved at all!

That kind of thing should happen in a luxurious palace or at a romantic candlelight dinner.

Even though she was convincing herself in this way, Charlotte couldn't help but think, if only he had heard it just now...

Unfortunately, Charlotte is not one to hide her emotions.

At least not for Roy.

"The dinner has started. I have to give a toast later, so I'll leave now."

As she said this, the girl was about to leave.

But this time, it was Roy who held her hand tightly.

"Are you sure it's not something important?"

"Oh? Um..." Charlotte lowered her eyes, hesitant to speak.

At this moment, she no longer had the courage she had just now.

Roy didn't know why the girl who was smiling just now now looked so sad and nervous, but he knew it was because he had missed something just now.

It is indeed your own fault if you don't listen carefully to what the other person says when you are alone.

He wanted to make up for that.

"Are you free after the toast?"

"Yes, of course."

"Would you like to dance together later?"

"Sure... huh?"

Charlotte was stunned and didn't react for a moment.

“Uh, if you don’t want to, then forget it…” “Of course!”

Dancing is an indispensable custom at aristocratic dinners, but Charlotte was still thinking about how to invite the other party to dance in a reserved and natural way. How could she have expected that happiness would come so suddenly?

The little princess's eyes lit up again and the corners of her mouth suddenly lifted.

"It's settled, I'll come find you later!"

"Ok!"

The royal family's toasts immediately followed the opening remarks, so Charlotte had to go.

Watching the fiery figure leave, Roy couldn't help but sigh.

It wasn't mentioned in the original work. Does this guy really like dancing?

There were groups of people around, men and women. After Charlotte left, Roy was alone again.

He could feel that the contemptuous looks at him had decreased a little, but in contrast, there was a strong smell of lemon.

There was no way around it. Charlotte had many admirers, and Roy had expected this.

But that didn't matter to him.

Roy welcomes anyone who is willing to make friends with him, but now that he has the princess as his biggest supporter, there is no need for him to lick others' boots.

If you like to socialize, then socialize; if you don’t like to socialize, then consider it a date.

Roy was happy to have some free time, so he ordered some steak, lamb chops, chicken legs, grilled shrimp, egg tarts and strawberries from the dining table. Finally, he picked up a glass of champagne and happily started to eat.

However, not everyone in his situation feels the same way.

Under the brilliant lights, there was another lonely shadow, which seemed out of place among the cheerful nobles.

Ryan Raymond.

Although he was a descendant of the Raymond family, he was shunned by everyone in his own home turf.

If that were the case, it would be fine. Lei An has always been sober while everyone else is drunk, and he enjoys this kind of independence from the crowd.

Anyway, I am the son of a duke, so why should I care about the attitudes of these ants?

Lei An just liked to see these lower-class nobles, who clearly hated him but were afraid of his status and dared only swallow their anger.

But today is different.

In addition to fear and disgust, there is an additional emotion in the criticism around him today that Lei An cannot tolerate.

fling in teeth.

"Tsk tsk tsk, I never thought Her Highness the Princess would take such a liking to the boy from the Iron Blood Family."

"That's right, they just came in hand in hand!"

"I really can't believe that useless young man is so good at talking nonsense."

"Wait, stop calling others useless. It makes us look even more useless!"

After these words were spoken, the crowd fell into a brief silence.

To be honest, no matter how uneducated and untalented one is, being able to seduce the princess is worth everything, and one can't be called a waste in any way.

However, the chain of contempt will always exist, and people will always have the next object of ridicule.

"The Iron-Blooded Family's son isn't a loser, but compared to this..."

Perhaps because he was deliberately restraining himself, Lei An did not hear any further news, but he could clearly feel the stinging looks from the people around him.

That was the look they used to give Roy when they laughed at him!

Are you kidding me? I'm not a loser!

Lei An's face was about to burst, and he glared at him fiercely.

In the past, doing this would always make these cowards shrink away from my sight.

In fact, many people were knocked down and they all lowered their heads, not wanting to offend Lei An.

Humph, you are just some lowly, despicable, dirty cowards, and you are worthy of laughing at me?!

But at this moment, a sneer penetrated the surrounding conversation and music and fell deeply into Lei An's ears.

"vulgar."

Lei An turned around in a daze.

That was an unknown noble elder.

Compared to the younger generation who only care about romance, the elders often see more.

Roy's temperament and behavior were completely different from before. They could see that the reason why Her Royal Highness was willing to approach him was not because she was attracted by his appearance or status.

If in the eyes of the younger generation, Roy is no longer a waste.

In the eyes of the elders, Roy is no longer a bad boy.

Without Roy, Lei An became the most glaring stain on the white paper.

"How uneducated."

"Too much violence."

"Compared to that kid Roy, he's really far behind."

The ridicule and sneers around him swallowed Lei An like a rainstorm of swords and knives, inhumanely torturing his self-esteem.

He couldn't bear it any longer and fled from the venue.

Chapter 43: Alice's Line

"The Reinhardt royal family salutes Grand Duke Raymond and his family for their continued prosperity!"

"The Raymond family will prosper forever!"

"Long live the Kingdom of Reinhardt!"

"Long live Her Royal Highness the Princess!"

"Your Highness, I want to be your dog!"

Charlotte's toast brought the banquet to another climax, but the cheers of the crowd had somehow changed in tone.

Looking at the crimson princess who was the center of attention from afar, Roy was even a little dazed.

I was actually chatting and laughing with that Lionheart Princess just now.

If it were 'Bad Boy Roy', he would definitely not even dare to think about it.

Although Roy thought that the whitewashing strategy of keeping himself clean and keeping a distance was effective, he did not expect the effect to be so significant.

Unfortunately, I was distracted for a moment and didn't hear what the other person said.

After working so hard to build such a close relationship, how can I tolerate this small flaw that will ruin my big plan?

I'll have to make up for it when I dance later...

and many more.

I don’t seem to be able to dance!

Isn't this a compulsory course for the nobility? 'Bad Boy Roy' hasn't even learned it?!

What should I do now?! I was the one who invited her to dance first!

Roy was having a headache when his thoughts were interrupted by the host of the banquet center.

"Next, please allow the eldest son of the Raymond family to toast Grand Duke Raymond!"

After the royal family members finished speaking, it was time for the family members of the main character of the banquet to give a toast.

Mrs. Raymond did not attend despite being pregnant, so the task naturally fell on Lei An.