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

who called out her name

red hair, a characteristic of the family of

in a shocked

of the greatest events of the Iassa Empire.

why Rose was also dressed

“……”

for Laritte to clench her

whether this Laritte, who

death so far….but,

voice stabbed Laritte.

them or not. She was to pretend

that dress? I was sure they didn’t give her anything. –I

face of her sister

beauty, but other than that, she was skinny and her cheeks looked

wore a dress that even Rose would never have worn. In fact, the Empress, the only woman

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

when she said the word “sister” on purpose.

called each other in intimate

her

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

finished her words, she turned

And don’t ever think of showing

on Laritte’s back. But she ignored

that she didn’t ask about

Laritte thought.

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

to one corner of the hall.

her, she could spend her time

“…….”

group, her eyes sank. The two of them have always been ill-fated. They didn’t exactly know why

Rose felt it amusing to bring

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

for Ian to appear.

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

are so many people and yet, I’m

was feeling a bit lonely after spending only one

begin in the

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

“Let’s return….”

‘To the hive.’

down at her steps

At that moment.

We got

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

“Uh, mff!”

to see anything, she was overwhelmed

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