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 you,

who called out her name was Rose.

with her red hair, a characteristic of the family of Count Brumayer, tied

a

Day was one of the greatest

also dressed in a

“……”

Laritte

scanned Laritte from her head to toe. It was hard to tell whether this Laritte, who was

amazing how you haven’t starved yourself to death so far….but, really? Do

voice stabbed Laritte.

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

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

frowned. Of course, the face of her sister didn’t

help but be smeared with beauty, but other than that, she was

would never have worn. In fact, the Empress, the only woman in the Imperial

We’ve lived together for a long time,

turned sour when she said the

called each other in intimate

her long

I’ll stay quiet and return

words,

ever think of showing up in this

shouted on Laritte’s back. But she

that she didn’t ask about

Laritte thought.

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

one corner

her, she could spend her

“…….”

spotted Rose. Watching her chatting merrily in a group, her eyes sank. The two of them have always been ill-fated. They didn’t

amusing to bring

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

for Ian to appear.

had walked with Ian. There were many people entering because

people and yet,

feeling a bit lonely after spending only one winter with

party was to begin in the

dark starry sky. It was still cold as it was still early

“Let’s return….”

‘To the hive.’

looking down at her

At that moment.

We got her!”

cloth over her head, darkening her view. Laritte grasped

“Uh, mff!”

to see anything, she was overwhelmed with

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