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.

hair, a characteristic of

in a

Foundation Day was one of the greatest events of

dressed

“……”

expected for Laritte

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

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

prickly voice stabbed Laritte.

not. She was to pretend to

she get that dress? I was sure they didn’t give her anything. –I should’ve

face of her sister didn’t change

couldn’t help but be smeared with beauty, but other than

worn. In fact, the Empress,

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

sour when she said the word “sister” on purpose.

called each other in

her

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

finished her words, she turned back.

don’t ever think of showing

back.

that she didn’t ask about the

Laritte thought.

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

one corner

she could spend her time

“…….”

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

it amusing to bring me down

After spending some more time alone, she began walking.

time for Ian

walked with Ian. There were many

people and yet, I’m

was feeling a bit lonely after spending only one

was to begin

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

“Let’s return….”

‘To the hive.’

muttered, looking down at her steps in

At that moment.

right! We

darkening her view. Laritte grasped the cloth with her both hands, trying

“Uh, mff!”

see anything, she was overwhelmed

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