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

called out her name

appeared, with her red hair, a characteristic of the

in a shocked tone.

Day was one of the

also dressed

“……”

was expected for Laritte to

to tell whether this Laritte, who was kicked out in a beggar-like-look state,

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

voice stabbed Laritte.

or not. She was to pretend to be merciful

sure they didn’t give her anything. –I should’ve kicked her out before!’

of her sister didn’t change either.

help but be smeared with beauty, but other than

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

together for a long time, but isn’t

said the word “sister” on

called each

lowering her long

worry. I didn’t want to see you either. I’ll stay quiet and return back,

her words,

And don’t ever think of showing

Laritte’s back.

didn’t

Laritte thought.

‘No, no….she could have done

walked to one corner of the

nobody approached her, she could spend her time

“…….”

Watching her chatting merrily in a group, her eyes sank. The two of them have always been ill-fated. They didn’t exactly know why they hated each

to bring me down

only drank a glass of cocktail quietly. After spending some more time alone, she

was time for

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

people and

it. However, she was feeling a bit lonely after spending

party was to begin in

Palace door and looked up at the dark starry sky. It

“Let’s return….”

‘To the hive.’

muttered, looking down at her steps in a daze.

At that moment.

right! We got her!”

her put a cloth over her head, darkening her view. Laritte grasped the cloth with her both hands, trying

“Uh, mff!”

see anything, she was overwhelmed

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