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,

out her name was Rose.

a characteristic of the family of

spoke in a shocked

Foundation Day was one of the greatest events

also dressed in a

“……”

was expected for Laritte to

toe. It was hard to tell whether this Laritte, who was kicked out in

death so far….but, really? Do you

voice

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

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

face of her sister didn’t change

a child of Count Brumayer, she couldn’t help but be smeared with beauty, but other than that, she was skinny and her

fact, the Empress, the only woman in the Imperial family,

“What?” “Wow. We’ve lived together for a long time, but isn’t it the first time you’ve asked me something,

she said the word “sister”

had never called each other in

lowering her long

to see you either. I’ll stay

words, she turned

don’t ever think of showing up in this

back. But she ignored

that she didn’t ask about

Laritte thought.

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

corner of the hall.

her, she could

“…….”

of them have always been ill-fated. They didn’t exactly know why they hated each other so

amusing to

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

was time for

Ian. There were many people entering because the banquet was yet to begin.

many people and yet, I’m alone.’

feeling a bit lonely after spending only one winter

to begin in

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

“Let’s return….”

‘To the hive.’

her steps in

At that moment.

right! We got

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

“Uh, mff!”

she was overwhelmed with

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