In the end, no consensus was reached between Perfikot and Eldest Princess Annie; their meeting even ended on a sour note.
Eyewitnesses reported that when Eldest Princess Annie left the Lord of the North's residence, her expression was quite unpleasant, and she nearly stumbled on the steps outside.
Although the royal attendant quickly came out to dispel the rumor, saying the princess merely staggered and did not almost fall, a photo of her near stumble soon made it onto the newspapers, pushing the matter into the spotlight.
This marked the second time relations between Perfikot and Eldest Princess Annie had become so tense; the first being when Perfikot's parents had just passed away and Eldest Princess Annie attempted to adopt Perfikot, only to be firmly refused.
"Miss, as per your wishes, the newspaper has published the photo. The response from all circles is intense." Perfikot's faithful old butler reported to her.
