Chapter 1021 - They Matched (1/2)

Rune smiled when he heard Leon's words. He could hear the slight bitterness in the man's voice. It was obvious that Leon was still in love with Rose. It was not surprising though, because... any man who couldn't see how precious Rose was would be stupid.

However, Leon still chose another woman. That was what made his tone bitter. Rune really didn't understand why a man could make such a decision. You can always make more money, but you cannot force love.

Rune thought Rose understood this better than Leon. Ahh.. come to think of it, maybe that's the thing with wealthy people.

Since they had money, they knew that money is not everything. Family, love, friendship.. they were all worth more than money. While poor people who didn't have money always wanted to have money since they think it was what would bring them happiness.

”Thank you, I like the capital so far. Rose told me after the wedding, she would take me around the other parts of Medion as well,” Rune replied. He reached out his hand to shake Leon's hand. ”By the way, congratulations on your wedding.”

Leon forced a smile and shook Rune's hand. ”Thank you. I hope you will enjoy your stay.”

”We will come to the royal gala tonight and meet Princess Anne and her family officially,” Rose added. ”I came home to get ready.”

”Thank you,” Leon turned to Rose and smiled. ”I am sorry, I cannot stay too long. I have a fiancee to care for. I only came here to make sure you are okay.”

”Of course. Thanks for stopping by,” Rose nodded. The girl was truly a good actress because she could fake a really sweet smile when she talked to Leon. ”How are you going to go back to the royal palace?”

”Your father's driver will send me back, under disguise. Don't worry,” Leon replied.

”Okay, take care and see you tonight at the palace,” Rose bowed down her head slightly and motioned Rune to follow her upstairs.

Leon turned and watched the two walk the stairs to the second floor. His expression was flat but Duke and Duchess Fournier knew behind his calm and flat expression, Leon must be hiding his sadness.

They knew this man inside and out since he was raised like their own child, together with Rose. When everything turned out this way... they didn't know what to say.

”Your Highness, thank you for coming and check on our daughter. We will see you at the royal ball,” Duchess Fournier curtseyed to Leon and turned to follow Rose upstairs.

Leon didn't respond.

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Rune brought a nice tuxedo for the event so he could look nice when standing next to Rose. He was determined not to embarrass the girl in front of her upper-class society.

He already prepared an excuse that the tuxedo was a gift from Aleksis, his wealthy sister in New York, if Rose asked.

When Rose and her mother went down the stairs to meet the men, Rune was amazed to see how beautiful she was, that he was standing frozen in place with his mouth slightly open.

Rose wore an elegant grey brocade dress with a very simple design. It went all the way to her heels and had a low-cut V-neckline.

Rune immediately imagined this dress as a white wedding dress. How gorgeous she would look as a bride, he thought.

”You look amazing!” he gushed as Rose came near. His eyes twinkled by fascination.

Your loss, Leon. Don't regret your choices later. It's too late, Rune thought to himself. He was happy that his competition was too dumb to let Rose go.

He could picture the moment in the future when Leon regretted his decision, and it would be too late.

People should always be accountable for the choices they made.

”Ah, I have to thank my sister for this. She has an impeccable taste,” Rune replied. ”When she knew I want to go to your home country to attend your brother's wedding, she bought me this tuxedo.”

”Ah, I see,” Rose nodded in understanding. She remembered the twin boys she met at Central Park and their numerous bodyguards.

This sister of Rune's was the one who married a man from the mafia family, right? Rose remembered that through her husband's connection, she had a good relationship with the Schneider family. That's why Rune could book a table at The Lily's in New York.

”We will go in two cars,” Duchess Fournier informed them. ”Our chauffeurs are waiting.”

She looked so elegant and stunning tonight, together with her husband. The Duke and Duchess were the picture-perfect aristocratic couple.