Rory had just added Lian as a contact when Vincent arrived.
Hidden in the flowerbeds, Nix nearly wept with relief. "Look! Vincent's here! Let's see how that fox spirit plans to flirt with Female Master in front of His Highness now!"
Jasper and Xarion both lifted their heads at the same time.
"Rory!" Vincent strode over to Rory's side. "You're here."
Rory's face lit up as she clasped his hand.
"Vincent, this is Young Master Lian of the Nine-Tailed Sky Fox Clan. He once saved me back in Veridan City."
Vincent knew of Lian, though they were no more than acquaintances.
Hearing that Lian had once saved Rory, Vincent's expression softened slightly.
"Thank you, Young Master Lian, for helping my Female Master. The banquet is about to begin. On my way here, I noticed members of your clan looking for you."
The second prince of the Firebird Clan spoke gently. He thanked him in one breath—then sent him away in the next.
A graceful dismissal.
