Kapitel 84: Grace and Glares ( 84 )

She sliced a piece of fruit and held it up to Garius with a smile. "Here, my lord."

Garius raised an eyebrow, a smirk appearing on his lips. "You're spoiling me, Francesca."

"And why shouldn't I?" she replied, her tone playful yet sincere. "You work hard for the family.."

Without hesitation, Garius leaned forward, taking the offered bite. Francesca watched him with satisfaction, gently dabbing a napkin at the corner of his mouth afterward, showing how much she cherished him.

"Perfect, isn't it?" 

"It always is when it's from you," 

Lady Garcinia tightened her grip on her teacup, while Lady Phenelopie's fork paused mid-air. They both strained to maintain their composure as Francesca continued to pamper Garius with a grace that was nearly infuriating to witness.