RETURN OF THE FEMALE KNIGHT

101. Have You Already Forgotten

After the opera, Lalisa and Jungkook moved to the city center. At Lalisa's orders, the carriage came to a stop in front of an establishment with a sign that read, "Uncle Charles". It was a popular bakery often frequented by crowds, but tonight it was empty. Lalisa had rented the place for the evening. The bakery's sales were so high it that it had taken a large amount of money to monopolize them for a few hours.

Both of them strolled towards Charles' Bakery, and Jungkook peered curiously at the quiet store.

"Did you prepare this for me?"

"Yes. I don't mind a lot of people, but I think it's easier to relax this way together."

Most aristocrats sent their servants out to buy bread from famous bakeries so the aristocrats could enjoy them in the leisure of their own home. A sudden appearance of the Crown Prince in front of the crowds would cause quite a disturbance. Lalisa had given this trip a lot of forethought, and Jungkook couldn't manage to suppress his smile.

"I didn't expect you to pay so much attention to detail."

"Last time we went to an opera, you rented a whole restaurant."

"Well, I've always wanted to do the best for you."

Lalisa felt heat surge on her face at Jungkook's casual confession. She was completely unprepared, and tried to soothe her burning chest by hurriedly grabbing his arm and leading him into the bakery.

"Let's go in. You can't admire the bread before you taste it."

Jungkook followed Lalisa's lead, and his gaze fell to their intertwined hands. He smiled, and covered his face with his other hand.

A sweet tinkling sound rang as they entered inside. Spread out before them was a vast buffet of various breads and pastries. Lalisa released Jungkook's hand and picked up a tong and a tray.

"Take anything you wish. Personally, I like the croissants, cream cakes and cheesecakes over there."

Jungkook nodded, but instead of pulling away on his own, he simply followed behind Lalisa and placed the same foods she chose on his own tray. After they selected everything they wanted to try, they both sat down at a table.

"You picked all the things that suited my taste."

"I'm more curious about what you enjoy eating."

Lalisa didn't know how to respond and simply nodded. Strange...there was a shiver in her heart again.

She took a delicate forkful of cheesecake and placed it in her mouth. The cheese dissolved into a smooth, velvety texture on her tongue, and as she smiled, Jungkook smiled back. After finishing the cheesecake, she decided to move on to the mouthwatering cream cake.

Suddenly, Jungkook's hand shot out, stealing some of the whipped cream on the side of her mouth. Then he licked the cream off his fingers.

"...!"

Lalisa froze and stared at him with wide eyes. He looked back at her and smiled like a satisfied predator.

"This cream is the best one here."

She blushed to the roots of her hair.

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Later in the night, they found themselves by a quiet lakeside. Lalisa had ordered that dozens of floating candles be placed on the lake, but the effect was even more breathtaking when she saw it with her own eyes. The water was as still as a mirror, reflecting the gentle light of the candles and the twinkling stars against the ebony sky. Jungkook looked at the lake with stunned surprise.