C171 Not Being Able to Win the Gift

"A gift? I don't recall doing anything to deserve such a gesture from you," Egerton remarked with a half-smile.

"You intervened on our behalf against the attackers at the mansion during the banquet. We've yet to properly thank you for that!"

"Those words have your sister's touch, don't they?" Egerton cut through the pretense.

"Cough, cough. Well, the thought was mine