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.

it really

who called out her

a characteristic of the family of Count Brumayer, tied up.

a

was one of the

Rose was also dressed in a colorful

“……”

Laritte to clench

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

so far….but, really? Do you actually think

prickly voice stabbed

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

can she get that dress? I was sure they didn’t give

face of her sister didn’t

Brumayer, she couldn’t help but be smeared with beauty, but other than that, she was skinny and her cheeks

that even Rose would never have worn. In fact, the Empress, the only woman in

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

she said

two had never called each other

her long eyelashes.

either. I’ll stay quiet and return back, so don’t

her words,

ever think

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

that she didn’t

Laritte thought.

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

walked to one corner of the hall.

her, she could spend

“…….”

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

Rose felt it amusing to bring

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

time for Ian to appear.

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

are so many people and

feeling a bit lonely after spending only one winter with

party was to begin in the

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

“Let’s return….”

‘To the hive.’

her steps

At that moment.

right! We

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

“Uh, mff!”

anything, she was overwhelmed with

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