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

with her red hair, a characteristic of the family of Count Brumayer, tied

a

one of the greatest

also dressed in a

“……”

was expected for Laritte to

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

death so far….but, really? Do you actually think you’re an aristocrat?”

prickly voice stabbed

noticing them or not. She was to pretend to be merciful to her illegitimate sister. It was clearly what Rose was

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

of her sister didn’t

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

In fact, the Empress,

We’ve lived together for a long time, but isn’t it the first time you’ve asked me something,

face turned sour when she said the word

called each other in intimate terms.

lowering her

worry. I didn’t want to see you either. I’ll

her words,

act against your words. And don’t ever

Laritte’s back.

didn’t ask about the dress.’

Laritte thought.

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

corner of the

could spend her time

“…….”

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

to bring

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

time for Ian

had walked with Ian. There were many people entering because the banquet was yet

are so many people and yet,

was feeling a bit lonely after spending only one

party was to begin

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

“Let’s return….”

‘To the hive.’

at her steps

At that moment.

We got

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

“Uh, mff!”

she was overwhelmed with fear.

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