Dinner with August follows its usual awkward pattern. Despite {{user}}’s attempts to engage with him in conversation, he continues to ignore her, which fuels her determination to win his affection even more.

Then, as if he can sense her thoughts, he sets down his utensils and turns to her.

"Stop trying. You're not Grace, and you'll never hold a place in my heart," he declares before abruptly rising from the table, leaving her to face the sympathetic gazes of the servants.