"Did you see that? I wonder why did she here."
"Not to mention, she was here with a strange masked man."
"She must be seeking attention after stepping down from the election."
"To think that an unmarried woman have a meal with an unknown man. Did she want to make another scandal? The future of Lancia's family is getting darker."
"I thought she was exiled to that barren land."
"Do you mean it's South Island? My husband said that it already changed into tourism spot."
"Ah! Really? Are you sure it wasn't a rumor?"
"My, my. Duke Lancia must have so much money and power to defend his daughter."
"He will do everything he can to protect her. Honestly, it's scary."
Max looking at her calm face with worried look. He wondered why did Cecilia didn't react to the whispering behind her back and focused on the scenery outside the glass window of this dessert café.
"You should've angry with them."
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Hugo whistling when he entered the theater while holding a bouquet of fresh red roses. Gale was the one who suggested it. That bartender said, "Forget about being a boring man. Diamond and roses are woman's best friend." Hugo couldn't afford to buy diamond, so he bought a bouquet instead. Sarah Bones is a polite woman. Coming from a middle-class family, Sarah work hard to became a teacher. Although, she has so much interest in art and painting. But, those hobbies need money. After knowing the audition, she applied to be one and became the most passionate person to learn and teach about how to paint . Hugo know her and have some interest to her from the first time they met. She has a cute smile and reckless in her cheek. With long brown and a pair of hazel eyes, Sarah look younger in her 20s. Hugo came to the Capital's park and found that girl sitting on the bench. Waiting for him, patiently. Wearing a simple brown tunic
"Are you okay, Mister Hugo? Here, take my handkerchief." Sarah said while she gave him a white linen small cloth.The stage is over and almost everyone already left from that theater.Hugo, took the handkerchief and wiping his tears. He can smell the rose's fragrance from it." I'm sorry… F-for troubling you, Miss Bo,Bones.""No, not at all. I'm glad you like this stage play."The man breathing slowly before answered, "I didn't see it coming. How could… how could Jeff--," and Hugo start sobbing again."Yes." She smiled faintlyIn order to reassure his fiancé's safety from the ghost threat, Jeff choose to sacrifice himself by burnt the house along with him who holding the ghost.Meanwhile, his fiancé just crying and staring at the burning house. Never crossed in her mind that her short visit to Jeff's mansion will be a source of calamity that can separate them.For Hugo, it is the saddest story h
Surprisingly, Mary and the Lancia's knight's aren't arrived yet. But, it doesn't mean that Cecilia can't be shine.Lancia's household maids have extraordinary skill to make her look stunning for today's event.Wearing long simple dark blue evening gown and white pointed high heels. A set of white pearl jewelry was on her ear and neck, make her look classy and elegant.She only uses light natural make up that suitable on her age.Cecilia was the one who asked them to make her hairdo as simple as possible. That's why, the maids didn't do anything to her black hair except brush it before put one small hair clip made from pearl on the left side of her head. Of course, she wore the corsage bracelet on her right wrist.However, she can't help but nervous. After all, this is her first time to attend such a formal banquet in the palace."You look good today, My Daughter." Duke Lan
"Congratulation on your birthday, His Majesty." Armano bowed and Cecilia, who stand beside him, was doing the same. "May the sun of Atrazal's Empire, shine brighter than before. Please accept our small gift to celebrate this spectacular event."His daughter knitting her eyebrow because she's noticing no warmness on his voice. It's almost looked like Armano was mocking him.Duke Lancia smile gently and took out a brown envelope inside his suit. The Emperor raised his hand and Nolan, the Crown Prince, walk approached him to take the gift.In a brief moment, he stole a glance at the Duke's daughter. He felt a bit disappointed to see her who seem already moved on. Nolan didn't see any sign of an admiration in her eyes. Something about her was different, and he can't figure it out.Nolan almost felt that that Cecilia was changing into someone else."Thank you for the gift, Duke Lancia." T
"What a bizarre combination. A rebellious prince and evil woman.""Ah, their creepy smile make my whole body shivering.""I agree! Now, I know why she stepped out from the election. To seduce that prince!""Oh, do you mean that they're perhaps planning some rebellion?"Aileen try her best to suppress her anger because Cecilia already stole the spotlight. She was surrounded with her friend, pushed her to look calm and collected.She was angry because no one notice her new gown that made from the most expensive gold thread which imported from overseas.Even tough, they're talking bad about Cecilia's new fiancé, Aileen doesn't like it. Not to mention, Nolan didn't even steal a glance to her and silently staring on Cecilia's dance movement. She holds her glass so tightly.What is so special about that girl?she asked herself. If only I have somet
"Mister Hugo, are you ready?" Sarah asked with her sparkling eyes. They were sitting in the park bench, staring at the blue sky and green trees area. It's so relaxing and calming. The brown-haired man, took a deep breath before he continued, "Okay. Miss Bones. Then, ready set, go." "Congratulation on the special 100th chapter!" "This is a long journey! Thank you to everyone who supported this story! Especially our beloved readers!" Sarah nodded in enthusiast way, "I can't believe it! For becoming the one who "hosted" this special chapter! After make a debut in three episodes! Marvelous! I hope I got more chapters!" "That's the spirits, Miss Bones. Honestly, I don't know what to say, since I only just a side character. Ah, but the main characters are still… hmm, busy." "Yeah! The last chapter is sooooo intense! I like that!" She said with big wide grin and everyone can see her sparkling teeth. Hugo clear the throat and try to ch
Aileen can't believe what just she heard. The Emperor was abandoned her family. Silver's family already served the empire for long generations and already giving countless gift."How could you do this?" She whispered to herself while the crown prince show the letter of the plan to assassinated the empress. "This is not a rebellion. I just take what supposed to be mine. No one better than me who could rule this empire. I am the one who can be the empress!"Nolan's voice became colder when he said, "As a punishment for this unforgivable sin, all the wealth and the property which belong to Silver Family will confiscate to the Empire. They will be stripped from the current tittle and exiled to the Risqué Island in an undefined time."Marchioness Silver then shouted loudly before she passed out. Meanwhile, the Marquess trembled in fear. Not only, his plan got ruined, but the Emperor already know his bad deed on the noble's faction.Bribery, blackm
"Seem you preferred not to talk, Your Majesty." Maxwell said when he entered Arthur's workroom. "Where's Nolan? I thought he will entertain you or something.""Why are you here?" The Emperor asked when he's still reading the paper about the trial's process for tomorrow.Max pulls out a small glass bottle from his cape, "Cecilia's aunt made this. For your wife.""He is your mother, Max. Besides, what do you mean? I never knew she has an aunt. As long as I remember, Marquess Hagrav didn't get married.""Well, they already register their wedding. You can check it in civilian office." Max then sitting on the nearest chair and put his leg on the table. "Ah, Duke Lancia said that he want you to accept his condolences.""I'm not died, yet." He shook his head and let out a heavy sigh, "How could you dating with her daughter? What did you after?"Max rested his back on the c