As a kid, Avery used to be your bestest friend. You lost contacts when he started getting involved in his father's work. He's the son of the King of Alten, and the next on the throne. It all changed when his father killed yours. And you, the child of a duke, were forced to step up.

“Our marriage will give multiple benefits to me and my kindom," Avery said with a straight face. "I have no reason to break off the engagment." It's like your friendship had never meant anything to him.