In a flash, Elizabeth realized they were being a little too intimate.
Her ears turned red. She snatched her hand back as if she'd been shocked, bolting up from the sofa and flusteredly smoothing her hair.
"I... I'm going to the meeting now."
With that, she practically fled the guest room, slamming the door shut behind her with a loud BANG.
Li Wei watched the door, a thoughtful expression on his face. He was about to say something when his phone rang. It was a video call from Anya, so he turned to answer it.
Outside, Elizabeth leaned against the door, taking deep breaths and pressing the back of her hand to her cooling cheeks.
'I will see you crowned queen...'
Just as her racing heart began to settle and she was about to head toward the cigar room, a furtive figure darted past the corner at the end of the hall.
Although she only saw him from behind, she recognized him instantly. It was her uncle, Alister.
'Strange.'
