It wasn't just Rus—everyone else in the room looked just as confused.
After a moment of stunned silence, Baron Rus finally realized what Nancy was referring to—probably the fashion show incident.
She'd been stewing over that for six whole days?
"But Rus," Nancy said seriously, her eyes wide and intense, "even though I've forgiven you, don't think for a second that means I'm letting you off the hook. As for marrying me? Don't even think about it."
As soon as those words left her mouth, Elaina, Erik, and Old Gordon all turned to stare at Rus, then at Nancy, their gazes bouncing back and forth with puzzled expressions—each for different reasons.
Elaina found the whole thing ridiculous. The Fox and Claydon families were worlds apart. With how shrewd Rus was, it didn't make sense for him to waste time on something so obviously impossible.
Erik, on the other hand, was even more impressed by Rus. Trust the baron to aim high—he actually had the guts to pursue a count's daughter.
