Fiona suddenly laughed, finally putting the pieces together. "You fell for Selene and got ignored, isn't it?"
"I didn't fall for anybody," Orion grumbled under his breath, annoyed by their tease. "I just don't like him."
Affea grinned wickedly. "Oh, this is gold."
"I'm going to support you in the duel, Orion," Fiona declared, her tone mockingly noble. "As your aunt, I must help you fight for your love."
Affea narrowed her eyes at Fiona. "You're awfully enthusiastic. Come to think of it, this entire mess is caused by you. Why did you go and fight with Selene in the first place? Don't tell me you're…"
Fiona waved it off, but a flicker of pink crossed her cheeks. "What? No! I just think Selene needs someone with personality, not a mute like Zion. Orion's perfect."
Affea gave her a long, suspicious look. "Riiight."
Meanwhile, back at the banquet hall, Leah quietly approached Leiza, who stood alone for a moment near the balcony, sipping from a glass of sparkling fruit wine.
