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, Laritte?”

called out her name

of the

in a shocked tone.

Day was one of the greatest events of the

Rose was also dressed in a colorful costume.

“……”

was expected for Laritte to clench

whether this Laritte, who was kicked out in a beggar-like-look

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

voice stabbed Laritte.

she didn’t really care whether the people around were noticing them or not. She was to pretend to be merciful to her illegitimate sister. It was clearly what Rose was doing.

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

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

of Count Brumayer, she couldn’t help but be smeared with beauty, but other than that, she was

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

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

said the

two had never called each other

lowering her long eyelashes.

worry. I didn’t want to see you either. I’ll stay

she finished her words, she turned back.

And don’t ever think of

Laritte’s back.

that she didn’t ask

Laritte thought.

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

walked to one corner of the

could spend her time in

“…….”

them have always been ill-fated. They didn’t exactly know

felt it amusing to bring

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

time for

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

so many people and

However, she was feeling a bit lonely after spending only

to begin in the

out of the Imperial Palace door and looked up at the dark starry sky. It was still cold as it was still early

“Let’s return….”

‘To the hive.’

muttered, looking down at her steps in

At that moment.

right! We

Laritte grasped the

“Uh, mff!”

anything, she was overwhelmed with

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