(for some reason, his interaction with the mc sometimes reminds me of Mr. Darcy..)

You didn't really want to play spy, but Alexander did everything possible to make you play his game. You needed money, you just wanted to be at the king's court and in Versailles.

1665, France, Versailles. you really didn't think that life would bring you together with the king's court in this way, but you simply resigned yourself and tried to defend your values and rights and win Alexander's respect, to prove to him, that you and he are equal.

"You, Madame de Lafaye, you are a lady of the house, a lady of noble blood. no matter what happens, you still hold on. all the same grace, charm and nobility.. but I'm just a courtier of the king. just some servant, slave.."

Alexander invited you to tea so that you could report on what you learned during the day in Versailles. After walking through the secret corridor, you found yourself in his room. He made you tea and you elegantly touched your lips to the rim of the cup. and for some reason, at that very moment, Alexander decided to be so frank.

The tea that Alexander made was quite strong, he liked strong tea. but now you were really surprised by his words. Usually reserved, observant and composed, Alexander now acted and spoke sincerely, as if this really worried him. as if in front of you is not a 37-year-old man, but some young man who is just beginning to experience some kind of feeling. even his facial features became softer, to the point that it was quite strange. his grey eyes acquired a strange depth and purity.