Chapter 82

Ivan fidgeted around awkwardly and only then did Alicia notice that he was trying his clumsiest best to communicate in his own way. It did not look like he was forcing her to eat, though it did come off as one. He had a difficult time speaking his thoughts out.

Alicia was amazed, her lips parted slightly.

After a moment’s bout of hesitation, she placed a slice of meat on a plate and cut it into small pieces before putting it in her mouth. It was not too bad but it could be better.

“…..” Ivan looked up and his aura brightened. A faint smile spread around his lips. “Um… how’s the Duchess? Tell me if she isn’t qualified. I’ll recommend someone else.”

“No,” Alicia shook her head, “it hasn’t been long since we met but I’ve grown to like the duchess. You need not worry.”

“I’m glad to hear that. Though she’d been away from the capital and from noble society for a long while, her status and connections remain. She’ll be a great help to you,” he said, twirling the fork around in circles.

Alici