The arrival of the Howard Family instantly ignited the atmosphere at the venue. Despite Yeats Howard's infamous reputation throughout Imperial City in recent years, it couldn't deter the socialites and heiresses from swooning over another frosty man with a perpetually expressionless face.
No one expected Ignatius Leclair to show up with a female companion, shattering hearts like broken glass strewn across the floor.
Delphine watched as Melody Cloud gracefully hooked her arm through Ignatius', her radiant smile so poised and effortless. Delphine, in turn, casually linked arms with Finnian and murmured softly, "You're mine tonight, Cousin Finnian."
Finnian's expression stiffened for a brief second, before he let out a resigned sigh, his face radiating a gallant smile. "Risking my life to accompany a beauty it is, then."
