The emperor frowned at the unexpected answer.Those two are not on good terms as far as I knowhe thought in confusion but soon raised the corners of his lips. This was perfect. It was likely for his son to introduce Beatrice to Lagons king just to irritate the empress.
Having resolved all the issues, the emperor nodded agreeably. I see. It seems he hasnt decided on a partner either, so I will talk to him about it.
Relief only lasted for a mont for Beatrice. She suppressed her desire to scream when she realized what she had done.Ive gone mad. What was I thinkingsaying that I was going to partner with that scum!
Regardless, the emperor grinned. I must say that Maximillian is a handso manjust like . Now that he has a beautiful partner as well, so many maidens will be heartbroken at the sight of you two entering the banquet!
Beatrice suddenly felt sick to her stomach. Despite feeling nauseous, she forced a smile.
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His face crumpled, Max thought about his stepsisters banquet which would take place in a few days. Although he hadnt planned on intending, he was worried about other noblen approaching Jubelian during the event. Faces of countless n who had been lingering around her passed by in Maxs head. The one that bothered him the most was Duke Elios son, whom his master had ntioned.
I better be there. He might try to pull sothing in my absence.
In all honesty, Max wanted to be her partner and stay by her side throughout the day. But if he did so, she would find out that he was the crown prince. He couldnt show up to the banquet wearing a mask this ti. He was wondering how he could hide his identity for the ball when a servant knocked on the door to his room.
Your Highness, His Majesty has sent a ssage.
Max wrinkled his face at the ntion of the emperor. At the sa ti, he was confused. Why would his father send a formal ssage like this? Caught up in an ominous feeling, Max opened the door and asked, What is it?
The servant stared blankly. The crown prince was not donned in his usual helt, allowing his striking features to shine. Then, realizing he had shown disrespect, the aide bowed in haste. Oh, i-its T-this is the ssage, Your Highness.
Having received the parchnt, Max snarled, And what is this supposed to be?
Watching the crown prince crumple up the letter without even reading, the servant swallowed nervously. To make it worse, the prince was giving a death stare. L-lady Beatrice has requested His Majesty to partner with Your Highness for the banquet. His Majesty has already accepted her wishes, the ssenger reported with a shaky voice.
Max realized what had happened and smirked. It seed that his father had called Beatrice himself to fulfill his plan. Max thought the emperor and the empress were going to deal with this issue themselves. He had not expected things to go this way.
Even if the ans changed, its the sa end result for .
Frankly, Max could refuse if he wanted to, but he had a good reason for accepting Beatrices request. Thanks to her, it would be easier to monitor what happened during the banquet. Beatrice was likely to spend ti with Jubelian, which ant he would be able to approach the lady away from the emperor and empress suspicions.
Beatrice being useful to Thats a first.
Suddenly feeling better, Max responded, I see. I will gladly accept my lovely sisters request to be her partner for her coronation ceremony.
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Beatrice almost passed out in shock when she received her stepbrothers reply from the servant. What now? Maximillian accepted the request? Is that true?
Yes, His Highness also said he would be preparing a wonderful gift for the ceremony and that you are welco to look forward to it.
Chills ran down Beatrices back.T-that devilish man is giving a present? What the hell is he trying to give ?Given his cruel nature, it was unlikely to be a normal gift. Beatrices head throbbed. She regretted what she had said to her father earlier in the day. Thinking about her uncaring parents and entering the banquet hall with her stepbrother made Beatrice want to cancel the event altogether. If she really could, she wouldnt host such an event.
Just then, she was reminded of the graceful lady.
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