Arthur and Juliana started dancing, so the others naturally followed suit.


    Typically, a man with a sense of chivalry would be the one to invite thedy to dance. However, Theodore was a little senseless when it came to


    romance.


    Annabe had never been one for coy gestures, so she straightforwardly walked up to Theodore and said, "Prince Theodore, are you going to ask me to dance?"


    No other woman would be as straightforward as her, and no gentleman would refuse such a request either.


    Naturally, Theodore extended his hand and said, "Of course. Miss Annabe, may I have the pleasure of this dance?"


    All things considered, he still admired Annabe for her directness and intelligence.N?velDrama.Org content rights.


    However, her dancing skills and ability to effortlessly navigate social situations were not enough to interest him.


    Theodore and Annabe danced gracefully, breaking the hearts of many other young women below who also wished to dance with Theodore.


    Every year, Annabe''s boldness infuriated them. Fortunately, there were other young bachelors for them to choose from, so the women were not too upset.


    To their surprise, things this year were a bit different.


    Now that Arthur and Theodore already had dancing partners, it was Charlotte''s and Lucy''s turn.


    The two stood together on the steps, while Lucy looked at Matthew''s brilliant smile from afar.


    After a whole day, she finally was able to see Matthew again. Seeing as he was approaching her, Lucy walked over to him too.


    Instead of waiting for him toe to her, Lucy wanted to meet him halfway as that was what romance was all about.


    With that thought in mind, Lucy stepped forward, only to be blocked by a group of people.


    "Princess Velda, would you care to dance with me?"


    Lucy''s stunning appearance left the young nobles mesmerized.


    Seeing so many hands extended toward her, Lucy could not help but feel embarrassed.


    Matthew''s expression darkened. How dare these people try to take his wife away from him?


    However, the most embarrassed person among them was Charlotte, who was usually the belle of the ball.


    Due to her princess status, noble young men mored to get her to dance with them.


    All of them were at her disposal, and


    choose the one she was


    most pleased with and held the as


    highest status among them.


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    This year, she was equally as prepared, proudly waiting for the hands to reach out to her so that she could make her choice.


    However, none came-not even a single one. Those damned pig-headed fools were unable to step away from Lucy!


    While Charlotte was livid, Lucy


    embarrassedly said to the men in front of her, "I''m sorry, but I already have a dance partner, so I''m afraid I can''t dance with any of you."


    After saying that, she looked behind the crowd, and they followed her gaze.


    They saw Matthew smiling and walking steadily toward Lucy, exuding an unrivaled dignity.


    "Your Royal Highness, may I have this dance?"


    Matthew extended his slender fingers, inviting Lucy for a dance. Lucy immediately beamed and stepped down from the tform.


    "Of course."


    She took Matthew''s hand, and they danced gracefully like a match made in heaven.


    "My sister is married, so it''s only


    natural


    lose


    t she chooses to dancet


    husband. Gentlemen, don''t confidence in your charm."


    Watching the young nobles around her looking utterly lost, Charlotte chuckled.