As the crown prince and princess entered the dining room, they found Alpha Hawthorne and Prince Jackson already seated. "Good morning, sister-in-law. I hope you had a good sleep," Jackson greeted with a grin.
Portia smiled politely. She knew exactly what he was doing. Back at the palace, Prince Jackson was usually quiet and serious, speaking only when necessary. But here, away from the formalities of court, he was suddenly chatty and playful. It was obvious he was trying to irritate Cristiano. But such a drastic shift in personality? That was unexpected.
