Chapter 20

I stared at the prince in shock. “Pardon?”

Obviously not expecting this response, his expression turned quizzical. “Are you hard of hearing? We’re getting engaged!”

I dug a finger into my ear, as if cleaning it out, muttering to myself. “I swore I heard you say ‘engaged.’”

“I did…?”

“But that would be impossible!” I shook my head, before staring at him intently. 

“Unless you were an idiot.”

He sputtered with rage. “What did you call me?!”

“Idiot. Fool. Moron. Buffoon….” I paused. “Give me a moment, I’m sure I’ll think of more.”

Standing up, his face turned red. “HOW DARE YOU?!!”

 I stood up to face him, slamming my hands on the desk.

“NO! How dare YOU? How dare you step into MY HOME and insult me like this? A week after you cut off your engagement