Chương 103: Dresses, drama & a death (4)

"I don't have Edgar wrapped around my finger. The king must have seen it differently," Alessandra denied Hazel's claim. How could she have a man like Edgar wrapped around her finger? 

"I will leave it for you to see. One thing is for sure, my husband would not have been able to convince Edgar to come tonight. I heard you were able to change his mind in a heartbeat. That is unusual for your husband who hates social gatherings like this. Many would try to kiss his ass, propose business ideas, or try to introduce their daughters to Edgar. Your husband is a hot topic."

Hazel glanced back at the throne and found the said man with his eyes glued to his wife as they walked around the ballroom. 'This is entertaining,' she thought. 

"Completely smitten," Hazel chuckled. She wished to be a fly on the wall to witness when Edgar realized he had fallen in love.

"Who is?" Alessandra was afraid she wasn't on the same page as the queen.