Aeliana smirked, lifting her chin slightly, pride flickering in her amber eyes. "I wasn't just some ordinary child, Lucavion," she declared. "A mere candy bribe wouldn't have worked on me."
Lucavion exhaled in amusement. "Ah, of course. Too refined even as a child, were you?"
"Obviously." Aeliana set her teacup down with a graceful clink. "My mother knew exactly how to get my attention. She promised me a jewel—something worthy of my presence."
Lucavion tilted his head, his smirk deepening. "And that worked?"
Aeliana exhaled, leaning back slightly. "You have to understand—I was attending banquets at a young age. Surrounded by noble families, daughters flaunting their expensive accessories—rings, necklaces, even hairpins adorned with the finest gemstones."
Lucavion hummed, swirling his tea. "And you had your own collection, I assume?"
