Catherine was shocked to see the King standing alone in front of a black Rolls-Royce outside the gate. It was a sight that both surprised and delighted her. She had expected him to come with a chauffeur or an entourage, but here he was, personally picking her up. When he turned his sharp gaze toward her, a faint smile was visible on his face.

She couldn't help but notice how handsome he looked with his black hair styled with grace. His towering height and presence commanded attention, and he exuded a regal aura that was impossible to ignore. She could feel her heartbeat quicken as she approached him with a...