“It’s been a while since we last met, but as you can see, I already have prior engagements,” Penelope said, attempting to handle the situation diplomatically.

“It’s my fault for not sending word ahead of time. Please don’t worry about it,” Rianel replied smoothly. “I’ve brought a small gift to celebrate your move.”

“A gift?” Penelope asked, glancing at his empty hands with a curious tilt of her head.

Right then, Rianel turned his head, signaling to the back. A group of servants appeared, struggling to carry something into the house.

‘What… is that?’

Penelope’s eyes widened in disbelief. It was a grand piano—a massive one at that!@@novelbin@@

‘That’s not a small gift by any stretch of the imagination!’

As Penelope stared speechlessly, unable to close her mouth, Rianel spoke in a matter-of-fact tone.

“I assumed you wouldn’t have fully furnished the new house yet, so I prepared this.”

“This is far too extravagant for me,” Penelope protested.

“It’s a trivial gesture compared to what I’ve gained from Halo,” Rianel replied, his expression genuinely unbothered. To him, it seemed that a bouquet and a piano were on the same level.

‘It’s overwhelming for me, though.’

Despite her reservations, Penelope couldn’t bring herself to outright refuse the gift. Emily and Yvette were both watching, their eyes filled with curiosity—especially Emily, who was practically brimming with excitement.

Refusing such a grand and cumbersome gift in front of others would be incredibly awkward for the giver. It was better to quietly return it later if necessary.

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