Chapter 9

Chapter 9

"Too bad Caleb is already taken, otherwise, such good fortune would have surely gone to someone else," she added, her tone dripping with meaning

The guests didn't need any further explanation-they all knew exactly what she was implying

Caleb was Adeline and Marquis of Bromwell's son. He and Eliza had been childhood sweethearts, promised to each other years ago

So, when Adeline was clearly talking about Eliza. The guests began to murmur amongst themselves,

"Well, I never thought Eliza had such a venomous side"

Jealous o

of her own sister? Talk about small-minded"

Tve heard she's been pretty harsh at home, always bullying Lady Sophie, and didn't she even push her into the water once!"

"She's just a kid, and already so crucif

"Now we see her true colors. I bet the people from the Marquis's estate are regretting that engagement"

Didn't you hear what Adeline just said? They probably can't stand d Eliza now and are wishing they could break off the engagement."

don't say that I've always thought

she's always liked him, and I'm sure she'll change

words were kind and

you hear that?

was publicly scolding her, but Eliza only found it

of his sister's

guests, and the

let the matter go. But her small actions throughout the ceremony

tradition, Elizashould have been crowned first, followed by

wasn't food of Eliza,

recited the blessings, Adeline's face was filled with affection, and her words were warm. It almost felt like Sophie was her own daughter-or even

cold and dismissive. The blessings were minimal-just a quick, "May you live in peace

guests, unsurprised by this treatment, whispered to each other. After all, who would want to bless someone

complete. The crowned ones will now return to their rooms to don their gowns-The officiant began, but Gabriel roldly interrupted, "No gowns. Skip it

a moment but quickly complied, skipping the gown- changing

support, and all the prominent families from Hasen City were

couldn't come in person had sent their families to present

flowers, but no one was eager to stand up first. Instead, they

they changed their

said?

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