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“Miss Dianne!” It was early in the afternoon. Cora’s voice rang out, sharp with urgency. Dianne, who had been lounging on a chaise after a late lunch, reluctantly sat up. “What is it?” “I just heard something from one of the Princess’s personal maids.” Dianne sprang to her feet, tension snapping through her spine. Cora stepped in close, her voice dropping to a whisper. “Apparently, Her Highness has been going to the Hall of Knights at the far west end of the palace late…- 214.1 K • Ongoing
- The next day, a modest party set off for the imperial hunting grounds. Sir Reussen, having volunteered to guide them, led the way, while Cora, the maid assigned to assist Dianne, followed behind with a picnic basket in hand. Cora looked a little uneasy. “Are you sure just the three of us will be alright, Miss Dianne? The hunting grounds are quite a distance.” Even if it was inconvenient, there was no other choice. If they showed up with too many people, the princess might catch wind of it and…
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- At twenty-one years old, Dianne Ortenza was a young woman with many admirable traits. She was beautiful enough to turn heads on the street without needing to hide or dress up. Though she didn’t believe in God, she could recite the Holy Scripture from cover to cover. Her handwriting was so elegant that she’d once earned pocket money in school ghostwriting love letters for her classmates. And while it wasn’t something she could boast of publicly, her figure was enviable. She held no title, nor…
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"I didn’t know you were visiting again today. Is my sister alright?" She asked the question under the assumption that Synox, of course, had already seen Aria first. Yesterday, Aria had stayed by her side. Today, Rosaline should have been the one to check on her sister, but she’d completely forgotten. I need to get it together. Rosaline gnawed on her lip. Their parents would be returning soon, and if her mind kept drifting like this, both of them were bound to be disappointed. Synox, who had…- 124.4 K • Ongoing
- “Not even a trace of gratitude for His Majesty’s benevolence. Just loafing around all day, doing nothing.” “…” “And look at that hair. What a mess. So unkempt.” Dianne closed her eyes for a slow breath in. Then opened them again. Her breathing was speeding up, and she forced it to slow with effort. It was better to let it go. She had to let it go. This woman was a lady-in-waiting of the princess and a proper noble lady of the imperial palace. Dianne, who was tasked with…
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- Dianne Ortenza was in low spirits. She usually was, whenever she had to spend money. “…Isn’t there any way to fix it?” “If we stitch it up, it’ll show. We could cover it with embroidery from one end to another, but…” Cora shook her head. It was her way of saying the item wasn’t worth the effort. Dianne lifted the ribbon off her vanity with two fingers. The satin ribbon was nearly torn in half. The sliver of fabric still holding it together dangled pitifully. “I’m sorry,…
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- The report reading ended only when Neyron’s voice had grown hoarse and the bells struck six. At that moment, the chief steward entered the office and bowed. “Your Majesty. The young lady of the House of Duke Vellua has requested an audience.” Rezion rose from his seat with some reluctance. The chief steward stepped forward to neaten his clothes, smoothing out creases and adjusting his collar. Once Rezion looked presentable enough to receive a lady, he turned to Neyron. “Well done. Go and…
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- To my dearest Rezion, Has Catalos remained free of trouble? I can’t even remember the last time I set foot on your land. The thought of once again laying eyes upon the Imperial Palace fills me with excitement. Say what you will, but your ancestors had an exquisite eye for architecture. I do hope to have at least one church built in the Catalos style in the Arathos I shall one day rule. And how fares my bride? Never in my life have I found myself pining so desperately for a woman who wants nothing…
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- When their daughters were still children, the Count of Rensier held an official position at the imperial palace and was often away from home. Meanwhile, the Countess had given up her place in society to care for her sick daughter. For someone who had once thrived in social circles and made so many memories in her youth, that sacrifice had been enormous. And at times, she found the weight of having two daughters unbearably heavy. When one became too difficult to handle, the only option was to let the…
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As she drove, following the route marked on the GPS, neither of them said a word. The car cut through the late-night streets in eerie silence, gliding through the city like a ghost. Yunseok sat leaned back in the passenger seat, eyes closed. Yoonha glanced at him once, then tightened her grip on the wheel again. What does he want to talk about? A while ago, she’d been worried about what he might say. Now, she just wished he’d say something. The silence was worse. It made her anxious. It made…- 49.6 K • Ongoing
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