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Perez gently turns Tia’s face toward him and asks why she is crying. Tia tries to deny it and wipes her tears, but she cannot stop crying. Perez becomes extremely worried and keeps wiping her tears while begging her to tell him what is wrong. Tia finally admits that she is crying because Perez smiled at someone else. Tia explains that she knows she is being unreasonable because Perez only smiled at Ramona, and she knows they have been friends since the Academy. Still, seeing him with another woman made her realize how much she fears losing him. Through her tears, Tia admits that she does not want another woman to become more important to Perez than she is.
✕Perez immediately hugs her tightly and promises that no one will ever be more precious to him than Tia. He tells her that she is the most important person to him now and forever. Seeing her cry hurts him so much that he says he feels like he could die when she cries. Tia then asks Perez how he would feel if she were doing the same thing with another man. Perez's expression immediately becomes cold, and his jealousy is so strong that even the horses become frightened by his aura. Tia points out that this is exactly how she felt when she saw him with Ramona. She tells him that she needs some time to sort out her feelings and think carefully about their future. Perez assumes she may be worried about the law that currently prevents her from being both Empress and Head of the Lombardi family. Tia tells him that she already knows there is a possible solution, but because their positions are complicated, they cannot simply decide to be together and separate whenever they want. Their relationship would affect both the Empire and Lombardi. Tia finally admits that she loves Perez and that he is the only man she wants. However, she says that if they are going to stay together, they need to prepare themselves for the difficulties that come with their positions. Perez is extremely happy to hear her confession because Tia has once again made it clear that she loves him. Perez becomes affectionate and pulls Tia closer. He asks her for just one kiss. Tia knows exactly what he wants, but she eventually gives in. They share a private romantic moment inside the carriage, throughout the journey and Perez stays with her instead of getting off when they pass through the palace gates. When they finally arrive at the restaurant, Tia makes sure her appearance is perfect before getting out. (Yes, they were making out the whole time 😏😏) Perez stops her and gives her another quick kiss, joking that there are still traces of him left. Tia gets out of the carriage while trying to act completely composed. The nobles waiting outside notice that Perez has arrived with Tia and begin whispering about them. Tia calmly tells the coachman to take Perez back to the palace and politely says goodbye to him. Perez behaves perfectly formally in front of everyone, thanking Tia and saying that his worries have disappeared because of her. Although Perez's expression remains serious, Tia notices that his eyes are quietly smiling at her. His affectionate gaze follows her until she enters the restaurant, making her embarrassed all over again. Later, Tia and Perez meet again sooner than expected. Meanwhile, the Lombardi family is preparing to close and seal the Angenas family mansion.
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