"There is no need for you to be pugnacious your highness." Dariel said clearing his throat. "I am a man of my word, unlike some people." he added needlessly glancing in Phillip's direction.
"Marvellous, I am sure there are no more disputes?" he asked looking at everyone. No one made an attempt to say something.
"Great, now, let us continue to enjoy our dinner and have dessert." Ian said smiling. He continued to eat his meal as everyone else reluctantly did the same.
However, he was unable to stop the two men present at the table from wordlessly eying each other with brooding stares.
Ian just sighed internally, what did he expect? Not everything could be perfect.
At least for the rest of dinner everyone was silent and they focused on their meals, till finally the failure of a dinner was over.
"It was wonderful having you all here Duke Dariel, Duchess Ohara... Lady Angelica." Ian said as his eyes lingered on Angelica's face for longer than he had anticipated.
