"Tsk, tsk, tsk... Big brother, it looks like Rafine Austin is really in love with you."
Elina's mocking voice rang out from behind. The corners of Nolan's lips twitched slightly when he heard her.
He rubbed his temples and looked at Elina with a resigned expression.
"You misunderstand. There's no way she's in love with me. She's just upset and angry because I kept ignoring her. Once she calms down, she'll forget about me and go on with her life like usual."
Admittedly, he was handsome and charming—but he knew his place. He wasn't someone worthy of Rafine.
For now, his status might be higher, but once the Duke of Austin retired, Rafine would inherit her father's position and rise far above him.
Besides, Rafine always drew attention wherever she went, while he remained a quiet figure who preferred to stay out of the spotlight.
That alone made it clear—they belonged to different worlds.