Chapter Eighteen

The Maids carried on with their chitchat unaware of my presence, and I eagerly absorbed every word, yearning to uncover the truth behind Reuben's shattered love life. "Do you reckon she's even aware of the grand ball tomorrow?"

"Who are you referring to?"

"Who else could it be? The half-blooded soul dwelling under our roof. And as for the other woman, we both know her presence is a certainty. She doesn't require an invitation to glide through those doors. Funny, isn't it? She's destined to be queen, yet she fails to secure an invite to a mere ball." I heard one of them chuckle.

"We both know this is nothing but a charade. It's pitiful to deceive the people, for the royal family cannot afford to break their promises. No matter the circumstances, they must uphold their word. But do you truly believe they would allow their King to wed a half-blooded being? Of course not. It's all a façade. So just sit back and watch as the truth unravels before our eyes. I can guarantee you that woman w