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.

really

who called out her name was

characteristic of the

in a shocked tone.

the

was also dressed in

“……”

expected for Laritte to clench her fist.

It was hard to tell whether this Laritte, who was kicked

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

prickly voice stabbed

or not. She was to pretend to be merciful to her illegitimate sister. It

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

of her

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

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

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

she said the word “sister” on

called each other in intimate

said, lowering her long

didn’t want to see you either. I’ll stay quiet and return back, so don’t

words,

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

shouted on Laritte’s back. But she ignored

she didn’t ask about the

Laritte thought.

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

walked to one corner

nobody approached her, she could spend her

“…….”

merrily in a group, her eyes sank. The two of them have always been ill-fated. They didn’t exactly know why they hated each other so much. As such, countless bad

to

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

time for

back to the corridor, where she had walked with Ian. There were many

are so many people and yet,

was used to it. However, she was feeling a bit lonely after spending only one winter

party was to begin

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

At that moment.

We

view. Laritte grasped the cloth with

“Uh, mff!”

anything, she was overwhelmed with

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