[color=00aeef]"Do with your time as you see fit. You may choose to remain or you may use this time for yourself,"[/color] Adrian replied, earning him a mocking look from the younger prince. Hye Jin kept the hopeful smile on her face and didn't bother shooting Alessandra a venomous look as she always had.

[color=aquamarine]"Turning over a new leaf, are you Adrian? I see you have lost your edge and arrogance from your time away from the castle,"[/color] Adam commented.

[color=00aeef]"Was it not you who have always lectured me on the virtues of gracefulness and generosity?"[/color] the crown prince countered smoothly.

Adam chuckled. He sounded as though he was the old Adam, bantering playfully with his older brother. But there was a dark look in his eyes as he looked at the older prince. [COLOR=Aquamarine]"I am honored that you have taken my words to heart."[/color]