The smiles of those ladies who had congratulated Vanessa became subtle and many pretended to talk to others, while they were attentive to the good show, looking sideways at Vanessa.
Vanessa noticed the change in attitude, but showed no displeasure on her face.
Few people knew that Melina was her half-sister because Melina's background was humble and her manner had always been prudent and modest, Vanessa felt fortunate for this.
-Sorry, I have to leave you ladies.
-It's all right, there must be a lot going on at the banquet, don't worry about us.
-Excuse me," Vanessa said goodbye with an elegant smile and headed towards Orlando.
-Orlando.
Vanessa approached Orlando, as if she hadn't seen Melina, who was in his arms.
-Thank you for taking Melina, she has never participated in such a banquet, because she has always lived in the countryside. She's probably very nervous," said Vanessa with a gentle smile.
After hearing that, those ladies who wanted to meet Melina dispersed decently.
Melina glared at Vanessa fiercely, but pretended to be aggrieved as if Vanessa had mistreated her and intentionally turned away from Orlando.
-Vanessa.
"What a hypocritical woman!"
Vanessa mocked Melina on the inside and said to Orlando:
-Grandpa is waiting for us, as much as you miss your little mistress, you have to greet grandpa first.
Orlando wanted to embarrass Vanessa, but there was nothing sad on his face.
Her elegant smile really irritated Orlando.
-You're threatening me with grandfather? You're so cunning, Vanessa!
-If it works, why don't I do it? -Vanessa smiled even wider.
Since Orlando wanted to make her look bad, she could do the same to him.
-Don't think you can always threaten me with grandpa!
-We'll see.
Vanessa didn't care about Orlando's threat and he was getting angrier and angrier at the sight of her smile. As Orlando was about to leave, Vanessa said to him:
-Grandfather said to go together and to be careful how you behave.
As unhappy as Orlando was, he had to go and find his grandfather, hugging Vanessa and flashing a fake smile.
-Grandfather.
Gerardo turned and glared at Orlando to warn him. At the sight of him, the people, who were chatting with Gerardo, looked for excuses to leave.
-Damn it! You didn't do anything for the organisation of the dinner, you even showed up with another woman. Orlando, did you take my words seriously or not?
-Of course, grandfather, I have a lot of respect for you," Orlando frowned impatiently and changed the subject.
-What about Dylan? Hasn't he arrived yet?
Speaking of the king of Rome, through the door he peeks out. Just at that moment, Dylan appeared in a black suit, he was so beautiful and tall that he attracted everyone's attention at first sight as if there was a divine light focused on him.
He seemed to be used to being the centre of attention by now, and turned elegantly to Gerard, smiling reassuringly.