Because of his question, I forced a smile to pat his head to him. I faced him while still fixing his slightly messy hair.

"I will direct you. The truth is, I'm losing hope to ask that man," I sighed. "He's too hard and I'm not sure if he'll ever soften."

"Is that so?" I heard the sadness in his tone. "Then you should boil my brother in hot water first," he added suddenly, making my eyes widen.

I was about to pinch Prince Malbonte but I didn't continue and just laughed. "Oh you. Where did you get that naughtiness?"

"But, Mia, what about our plan?" his behavior is problematic....