Damien commissioned the university to create a comprehensive curriculum for children and charged Count Weiss, the commander of the Royal Guard, with devising a physical development program tailored for infants. This entire endeavor was made public, with Damien announcing that future generations would benefit from the same education his own offspring would receive. Guillot’s prenatal music became a sensation, its popularity reaching even the far-flung Duchy of Carter.
“I respect you very much,” Chloe said, the words spilling forth from the depths of her heart.
Damien responded by leaning in to plant a tender kiss upon her ear. “You are quite the enchantress.”
The painter, who had been slowly guiding his brush across the canvas, paused and blinked several times before quietly excusing himself from the room. The portrait was nearing completion, and the final details could be attended to with a photograph for reference.
