"Lady Renelle," the moment Renelle stepped out the orientation hall, a voice called out from behind.
Of course she recognized it, and she so very much wanted to ignore it, but noble etiquette didn't allow her to.
Briefly glancing at Adrian, for some reason, she then stopped and turned towards the voice that called out to her.
Approaching the two was Cassian, his expression still completely calm as he walked forward.
"Is there something you require?" Renelle asked, getting straight to the point the moment he was close enough, "Cassian Everhart."
"I heard your engagement with the prince has been —" Cassian started, only to be cut off by her.
"I believe you were also present at the ball," Renelle bluntly said, "so you should already be aware that there is no longer any engagement to speak of."
"I see," he nodded, actually hoping that she hadn't realized he was there, especially after that spectacle, "then I hope you are—"
