Chapter 18

Ian and Laritte went through the hall.

A place where she had walked behind Rose.

As if to show the pride of the Imperial Family, the high ceiling was covered in gold, along with murals made by the continent’s best sculptor.

Glancing around, Laritte thought.

‘I think it looks more colorful than last year’s ball.’

The budget was abundant as it absorbed the assets of the royal family and the Duke.

Ian was annoyed.

He wasn’t allowed to accompany her to the banquet hall because he was disguised as a servant.

The two exchanged glances before Laritte whispered to him,

“Looks like we’ll have to get separated here.”
“If possible….I’ll come to visit you in a few days after I’m done with my business.”

He planned to break into the banquet while Laritte planned to return early.

They gave each other a light bow and paced in different directions.

As she was walking, she glanced back. She thought of revealing her identity to him on the day they’d meet again.

But why Laritte?

If she told him the truth, he might never be kind to her again. At the thought, her heart began to feel a little numb. One of the things illegitimate children often do was throw their lingering feelings in one corner. As expected, Laritte soon threw hers too.

Laritte stood in front of the gate leading to the central hall.

The geometric pattern crushed upon her with a commanding figure.

“The Duchess, Laritte Reinhardt is here.”

The door opened with a heavy thud with the loud voice of the servant.

The party had not even begun yet and there had already been a large gathering of nobles.

And their gaze reached Laritte. Several pairs of eyes were appalled.

“……”

The hall was filled with a deep stifling silence.

Usually, someone would have greeted her, but no one approached her.

She was ‘the dirty illegitimate child’ and ‘the wife of a treacherous duke’.

It was actually advantageous for Laritte.

really you, Laritte?”

called out her name

red hair, a characteristic of the family of

a

was one of the greatest

also dressed in a

“……”

expected for Laritte to clench

was hard to tell whether this Laritte, who was kicked out in a beggar-like-look state, was real or not.

starved yourself to death so

prickly voice stabbed Laritte.

people around were noticing them or not. She was to pretend to be merciful to her illegitimate sister. It was clearly

dress? I was sure they didn’t give her anything. –I should’ve kicked her

Of course, the face of her sister didn’t change

help but be smeared with beauty, but other than that, she was skinny

Rose would never have worn. In fact, the Empress, the only woman in the Imperial family,

long time, but isn’t it

when she said the word “sister” on

had never called each other

lowering her

I didn’t want to see you either. I’ll stay quiet and

she finished her words, she turned back.

your words. And don’t ever think of showing up in this place

Laritte’s back. But she ignored her.

didn’t ask

Laritte thought.

she have another motive?’ ‘No, no….she could have done anything even if

one corner

her, she could spend

“…….”

two of them have always been ill-fated. They didn’t exactly know why they

it amusing to bring me down unilaterally.’

After spending some more time alone, she

for

came back to the corridor, where she had walked with Ian. There were many people entering

are so many people and yet, I’m alone.’

a bit lonely after spending only

was to begin

the dark starry sky. It was still cold as it was still

“Let’s return….”

‘To the hive.’

at her steps in a daze.

At that moment.

We got her!”

Laritte grasped the cloth with

“Uh, mff!”

see anything, she was

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