"Originally, I didn't want to meet anyone from the Lloyd royal bloodline," Elaine said, her voice suddenly turning cold. "I hate every single one of them. No, hate isn't even strong enough. They disgust me. They make me sick to my stomach."

She continued, "But you're different. First, because you're Reginald's son. And second, because I once saw you in person, and I still remember the impression you left. There are very few young men in this world like you.

"The moment I saw you back then,