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?”

who called out her

characteristic of the

spoke in a shocked tone.

was one of the greatest events of

dressed in a

“……”

for Laritte

from her head to toe. It was hard to tell whether this Laritte, who was kicked out

haven’t starved yourself to death so far….but, really? Do you actually think you’re an aristocrat?”

voice stabbed

or not. She was

they didn’t

face of her sister didn’t

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

have worn. In fact, the Empress, the

time, but isn’t it the first time you’ve

turned sour when she said the word “sister”

had never called each other

said, lowering her long

want to see you either. I’ll stay quiet and return back, so

she finished her words, she turned back.

your words. And don’t ever think

shouted on Laritte’s back. But she ignored her.

surprised that she didn’t ask about

Laritte thought.

no….she could have done anything even if she

walked to one corner

she could spend her time in

“…….”

chatting merrily in a group, her eyes sank. The two of them have always been ill-fated. They

it amusing to bring

quietly. After spending some

time for Ian to

corridor, where she had walked with Ian. There were many people entering because the banquet was

are so many people and

was used to it. However, she was feeling a bit lonely after spending only one winter with

begin in the

door and looked up at the dark starry sky. It was still cold

“Let’s return….”

‘To the hive.’

down at her steps in a

At that moment.

right! We

head, darkening her view. Laritte grasped the

“Uh, mff!”

she was

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