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 name

characteristic of the

in a shocked

Day was one of the greatest events of the

why Rose was also dressed

“……”

for Laritte to clench her fist.

eyes 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 real

so far….but, really? Do you actually think you’re an aristocrat?”

voice stabbed Laritte.

around were noticing them or not. She was to

they didn’t give her anything. –I should’ve kicked her out

face of her sister didn’t

smeared with beauty, but other than that, she was skinny and her cheeks looked sore.

dress that even Rose would never have worn. In fact, the Empress, the only woman in the Imperial family, seldom wears such a dress.

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

sour when she said the word “sister”

two had never called each other

her

you either. I’ll stay

finished her words, she turned

act against your words. And don’t ever think of showing up in

shouted on Laritte’s back. But she

didn’t ask about the dress.’

Laritte thought.

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

to one corner of

approached her, she could spend

“…….”

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

amusing to

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

time for

she had walked with Ian. There were many

people and yet, I’m

a bit lonely

was to begin in the evening.

came out of the Imperial Palace door and looked up at the dark starry

“Let’s return….”

‘To the hive.’

looking down at her steps

At that moment.

right! We got her!”

over her head, darkening her view. Laritte grasped

“Uh, mff!”

see anything, she was overwhelmed with fear.

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