Chapter 143

“Have you ever seen how you stare at her? Are you telling me that you want her back now that she’s become a woman that all men seek?” Rickard glanced at him quietly but did not utter a single word. Zikmund had always been easily triggered by how Rickard kept everything to only himself, and deliberately joked, “If you’re not going to answer my questions, then I’ll take it as if you don’t care about her anymore. And if that’s the case, she’s too gorgeous to be attending such a banquet alone. Why don’t I go and talk to her?” He was about to leave, but a warning came from behind him as expected. “You can approach her if you have a death wish.” “I know that you only look firm and heartless on the outside.” Zikmund stood up with a smile. “However, let me remind you that Hesper isn’t who she used to be. Her status alone is enough to attract the attention of many young and successful men in the city. If you don’t take more initiative, I’m afraid she’ll be married to someone else before yo