When Julian opened the door, he found two of his junior apprentices with their heads bowed to Ophelia.
They sat in the two seats in front of her desk where she was standing.
As they heard someone enter, both turned to look at this young male who appeared tall and striking for his age. Though they didn't know who it was, his features were undeniably attractive.
Fletra asked, "Duchess Ophelia, did you call for this person here?"
Ophelia nodded. "I did. Now that he's here, I hope he can make a good introduction—not just as a person, but as one of your superiors. Isn't that right, Julian?"
She shot him a sharp glance, and immediately he understood what she had him here for.
"I'm Julian Uzziel," he began, facing Mel and Fletra with a composed demeanor.
"Chief of Operations for the Florence household. I'm fourteen years old."
He bowed to them in utmost respect.
"...!"
-Is he being serious?!
-Our superior, who we thought was older than us...
-Was just 14?!
