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?”

who called out her name

red hair, a characteristic of the family of Count Brumayer,

a shocked

one of the greatest events of the Iassa

dressed in

“……”

was expected for Laritte to clench her fist.

scanned Laritte from her head to toe. It was hard to tell whether this Laritte, who was kicked out in a beggar-like-look state, was

yourself to death so far….but, really? Do you actually

voice stabbed Laritte.

really care whether the people around were noticing them or not. She was to pretend to be merciful

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

course, the face of her sister didn’t

with beauty,

worn. In fact, the Empress, the only woman in

a long time, but isn’t it the first time

said the word “sister”

two had never called each

lowering her

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

her words, she turned back.

your words. And don’t ever think of showing up in this place again….!!!”

Laritte’s back. But she ignored

she didn’t

Laritte thought.

have done anything even if she was

walked to one corner of

nobody approached her, she could spend her time in peace.

“…….”

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

amusing to bring

cocktail quietly. After spending some more time alone, she began walking.

for Ian

with Ian. There were many people entering because

so many people and yet, I’m alone.’

she was feeling a bit lonely after spending

to begin

the dark starry

“Let’s return….”

‘To the hive.’

looking down at her steps in

At that moment.

right! We

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

“Uh, mff!”

she was overwhelmed with fear.

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