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 her name was Rose.

a characteristic of

a shocked

Day was one of the greatest events of the Iassa Empire.

why Rose was also dressed in

“……”

expected for Laritte to clench her

eyes scanned 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?

voice stabbed Laritte.

them or not. She was to pretend to be merciful to her

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

the face of her sister didn’t change either.

of Count Brumayer, she couldn’t help but be smeared with beauty, but

have worn. In fact, the Empress, the

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

said the word

had never called each other

her long eyelashes.

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

she finished her words, she turned

don’t ever

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

that she didn’t ask about the dress.’

Laritte thought.

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

corner

she could spend her time in

“…….”

eyes sank. The two of them have always been ill-fated. They didn’t exactly know why they hated each other so much. As such, countless bad feelings built up.

to bring

quietly. After spending some more time

for Ian to appear.

back to the corridor, where she had walked with Ian. There

so many people and yet,

was used to it. However, she was feeling a bit

party was to begin

looked up at the dark starry sky. It was still cold as it

“Let’s return….”

‘To the hive.’

her

At that moment.

We

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

“Uh, mff!”

she was

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