Matthew POV:

After Rebecca left the restaurant, I pushed open the door and returned to the room, and the voices of the people inside discussing it were silent for a moment.

"Has everyone eaten enough? It's almost time to go to work, so I'll send everyone back."

Ada raised her hand and asked me, "Your Majesty, Rebecca hasn't come back yet, should we wait for her?"

"No need." I pulled on my tie, "She had to go home first for something and just asked me for leave."

Another person started whispering, "I told you His Majesty and Rebecca must have met!"

"Is it really a leave of absence? Why do...