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 was

characteristic of the family of Count Brumayer,

spoke in a

one of the greatest events of the Iassa Empire.

was also dressed in a colorful costume.

“……”

expected for Laritte

from her head to toe. It was hard to tell whether this Laritte, who was kicked out in a beggar-like-look

haven’t starved yourself to death so far….but, really? Do you actually think you’re

prickly voice stabbed Laritte.

was

can she get that dress? I was sure they didn’t give

the face of her

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

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

together for a long time, but isn’t it the first time

when she said the word “sister”

called each other in intimate terms.

her long

you either. I’ll stay quiet and return back, so

her words, she turned back.

ever think of

Laritte’s back. But she

she didn’t ask

Laritte thought.

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

corner

nobody approached her, she could spend her time in peace.

“…….”

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

to bring me down

cocktail quietly. After spending some more time

for Ian to

walked with Ian. There were many

many people and yet, I’m alone.’

However, she was feeling a bit lonely after

party was to begin

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

“Let’s return….”

‘To the hive.’

down at her steps in a

At that moment.

right! We got

Laritte grasped the cloth with her both hands, trying to push

“Uh, mff!”

anything, she

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