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 was Rose.

characteristic of the family of Count Brumayer,

a shocked tone.

the greatest

why Rose was also dressed in a

“……”

Laritte to clench her

hard to tell whether

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

voice stabbed

were noticing them or not. She was

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

face of her sister didn’t change

smeared with beauty, but other than that,

In fact, the Empress, the only woman in the Imperial family, seldom wears

you curious?” “What?” “Wow. We’ve lived together for a long time,

face turned sour when she said the word “sister” on

called each

her

didn’t want to see you either. I’ll

her words, she turned back.

against your words. And don’t ever

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

didn’t ask about the

Laritte thought.

‘No, no….she could have done anything even if she was in

to one corner

approached her, she could spend her time in peace.

“…….”

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

to bring me

a glass of cocktail quietly. After

for Ian to appear.

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

are so many people

she was feeling a bit lonely after spending only one winter with

was to begin

Palace door and looked up at the dark starry sky. It

“Let’s return….”

‘To the hive.’

her steps

At that moment.

We got her!”

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

“Uh, mff!”

anything, she was

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