Bab 54: Chapter 54: Raising Piglets

Russell ultimately did not ask Malena for another dance. He was a very gentle man and felt there was no need to give her any false hope since he didn't like her.

He had to let Malena know sooner rather than later that he was a man she couldn't have.

She could settle for second best and look for someone else.

"I saw Malena leave the castle, heartbroken and dejected, while Baron Marcus vowed to find an opportunity to give you a good thrashing," Rolin said to Russell, who was taking a stroll in the castle after the ball, teasing him as always.

"Why would he hit me?" Russell frowned.

"Because you've hurt his precious daughter's heart, my foolish brother. Who told you to have a face that naturally attracts women?"

"Well, if being handsome is a crime, I am indeed unforgivable."

At his words, Rolin rolled her eyes, "When did you become so thick-skinned? It seems a lot has happened in the castle during the half-year I was away!"