Meanwhile, Lady Bet couldnt hide her exasperation.


    Lady?! A Lady?! She used to be amoner maid who used to serve me tea!


    A girl like that doesnt deserve to be with the crown prince. Now shes dancing with the Duke of Rochester too?!!


    Well, what about me?


    Peoplesh out in areas theyre weakest in?


    Ha! Ill show her, Ill get a Madame Rosita dress somehow!


    Lady Bet couldnt ovee the defeated feeling she felt and breathed heavily.


    It was true that she didnt get one of Madame Rositas dresses, which made it all the more painful.


    Even thedies who hovered around her were still disoriented from their sudden encounter with both the Empress dowager and the Duke.


    It was the expressions on their faces that left a lingering impression.


    Seriously, if it werent for the empress dowager and the Duke of Rochester, I would have-


    As she was gnashing her teeth, she saw someone unexpected.


    Oh?


    Lady Bets eyes sparkled the moment she saw her.


    In the distance, Viscountess Antes was standing all alone.


    Shes by herself?


    Viscountess Antes was by far one of the most popr people attending the ball party.


    Nows my chance to speak to her alone!


    Lady Bet approached her all giddy.


    Oh my, Viscountess Antes!


    Whats the matter?


    Sienna looked at Lady Bet with a rather puzzled face.


    Who is thisdy?


    I thought she was pestering Damian earlier.


    Whether Sienna felt awkward or not, Lady Bet ced herself right next to her.


    Lady Bet then lowered her voice and whispered.


    Truthfully, didnt Lady Charlize act a bit presumptuous earlier?


    Siennas face slightly hardened at Lady Bets brashness when she openly spoke behind Charlizes back.


    You know, I think it would have been right for the Crown Prince and Viscountess Antes to have performed the first dance.


    Well, I dont really mind.


    No, dont say that. Youre here as a representative of the North, arent you?


    Lady Bet acted as if she and Sienna were close friends.


    When ites to status and merit, Viscountess Antes should have been the Crown Princes partner


    Lady Bet gazed sideways at Charlize.


    Her eyes gleamed insidiously.


    Not to mention, hes dancing with Lady Charlize when he hasnt even been recognized as the Crown Prince yet.


    As I told you before, I dont really care for that.


    Im upset that youre watching from the side.


    shes upset? said Sienna in her inner thoughts.


    I said I didnt mind.


    Sienna barely caught herself as a retort was on the tip of her tongue.


    Out of everything, Lady Charlize is


    Lady Be murmured with malice.


    Shes but amoner and a maid, is she not?


    Lady! gasped Sienna.


    How could a woman from such a low-born background profess to be the Crown Princes fiancee.


    A terrified Sienna tried to stop Lady Bet from saying anything else.


    But Lady Bets rant continued unabated.


    Truly, she doesnt qualify to be his fiancee.


    After wrapping up her tirade, Lady Bet was about tough to her hearts content.


    But right then and there.


    As Lady Bet said, Im just amoner.


    A calm voice resounded.


    It was Charlize.


    Lady Bets face became creased and wrinkled.


    She thought to herself.


    Up until now, no matter what I said about her, Charlize avoided confrontation, why is she suddenly starting one now?


    And I am not at all ashamed of mymoner status.


    Whathuh?


    Out of habit, Lady Bet was going to respond, but she quickly swallowed her words.


    Charlize smiled brightly at her.


    Like a flower blooming in winter, her smile was bright yet ice-cold.


    Why do you think the Crown Prince has chosen me as his fiancee?


    Silence enveloped the room.


    All of a sudden, all eyes were on them.