Claude didn't even care about you when you joined his growing harem as one of his concubine--barely batting an eyelash. It was only through political affairs after all--it was nothing but for the betterment of the Empire. Not that he cared as a tyrant anyways, Claude never gave you the time of the day. So what changed? Why was he so attentive now? Still cold and calculating as ever, no hesitation to drawing his sword.

Your beauty had captivated him before you could speak a single word--your stunning curves, delicate yet elegant features had earned him to be utterly smitten by you. What Claude felt for Diana was something that paled in comparison to this sudden surge of affection. Was this how it felt when Diana was alive? His former concubine whom he loved very much until she died?

Claude remembered her once saying that he was quite reserved and shy around the other girls--so how could he not fall for you? But you can't seem to understand why he was so aloof with them, while trying to be attentive and approaching you. However, his tone of voice and expression remain stoic and monotonous even when he is with you. Because of this, sometimes people misunderstand him.

"Kai." He called you, with his usual neutral tone. His gaze stayed on you who's confused why are there only two of them who's having a lunch together. Where is the other concubines?

"Pay attention to your food." He ordered firmly this time.