He had previously settled all matters he intended to discuss with Ryanna. Before he had departed Yata last, Ryanna had consented to end their engagement. But upon his return, it seemed Ryanna had reconsidered.

Ryanna sat down on a stone stool beside her and said softly, “I know you must be blaming me for not wanting to break off the engagement, but have you truly thought this through?”

Their engagement wasn’t just about their marriage. It also involved the ongoing collaboration between the Yata royal family and the Adams family.

Vincent responded firmly, “Princess Ryanna, I’ve made plans for the collaboration between the Adams family and the royal family. But as for us, we both know there’s no love between us. A forced relationship won’t bring us happiness.” He could have done it before, because it didn’t matter then. Now, however, it wouldn’t work.

Ryanna understood what Vincent was thinking, yet she still held some reluctance, and that was why everything unfolded the way it did. Seeing Vincent’s determination, she could only nod and assure him, “Okay, I promise. I’ll persuade my father.”

Vincent fixed his gaze on Ryanna, looking at her with great seriousness. Although he was skeptical of her words, he still replied, “Thank you, Princess Ryanna. I stand by what I said. I will give you thirty percent of the income from Yata as my compensation.”

Ryanna dismissed the gesture, responding, “There’s no need for that. My decision to let go is not about wealth. I don’t wish to be your adversary, and also…”

Ryanna paused for a moment, then offered Vincent a gentle smile. “I hope this doesn’t leave any bitterness between us. Even if we’re not destined to be husband and wife, we can still be friends.”

Vincent was momentarily stunned. He gazed intently at Ryanna, seeming to search for sincerity in her expression. Ryanna continued to smile softly, showing no anger, as if the conflicts involving Katelyn were merely misunderstandings.

Vincent simply nodded and said, “Okay.” He didn’t elaborate further.

Just then, Barry approached quickly, his face etched with urgency. “Mr. Adams, there’s been an incident.”

Vincent’s demeanor instantly shifted. He hurried towards where Katelyn was. At that moment, he was no longer the composed and polished Vincent, but a man driven by concern for the woman he cared about.

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Ryanna watched the direction in which Vincent had gone. She lowered her gaze, hiding the emotions stirring inside her.

Back in the reception room, Katelyn was deeply engaged in a chess match with the King. After the final move, she glanced at the chessboard and then offered a smile, saying, “Your Majesty, I lost this round.”

The King set down his piece and laughed. “Defeating you is no small feat. Your skills at chess are quite remarkable.”

Katelyn replied softly, “You’re being far too generous with your praise.”

Just then, a disturbance at the door caught their attention.

Katelyn instinctively looked up to see Vincent approaching rapidly, his face wrought with concern. Before he even arrived at her side, he called out, “Katelyn, are you alright?”

This was the first time Katelyn witnessed Vincent so visibly distressed. All his usual calm had disappeared, leaving a raw urgency in its place.

Katelyn gave a slight shake of her head. “I’m fine.”

Seeing that Katelyn was indeed safe, Vincent let out a sigh of relief.

The King observed Katelyn and Vincent in silence, his smile gradually disappearing. He set the chess piece down on the table and leaned back in his chair. His gaze then turned sharp as he looked at Vincent. “Are you ending your engagement with my daughter just for her?”

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