Chapter 680

Joseph thought Kaia would refuse, especially since the Draig family had made it clear that Kaia was betrothed in Southgress. No scions in Centuria were to lay a finger on her. To his surprise, Kaia adjusted her glasses and smiled. "Alright, thank you. But you were quite rude earlier." "What do you mean?" Joseph asked, visibly perplexed. "I'm from the second generation of my family, and you're from the fourth generation. Strictly speaking, you should address me as Madam Draig since I come from the same generation as your grandfather, Barabbas." Joseph was dumbfounded. What the heck? He was trying to hit on her, yet she insisted on having him address her formally. How was he supposed to play this game now? "Fine. Madam Draig," he said, feeling resigned. Initially, Joseph thought his quip would throw her into a fit of giggles. But she merely nodded and hummed in acknowledgment. Of course, he had approached Kaia with a purpose, yet she remained unusually composed despite her a