Chapter 83 · TWMTFS

Chapter 83

It was only natural, in a way, that the royals from that country disliked Lucy.

Not only because it was the Dowager Duchess's homeland...

'With the Dowager Duchess absent, it's even more understandable.'

The very person who had proposed the banquet wasn't able to attend.

The official reason announced to the public was poor health.

But Rosendal had already told Lucy the truth.

"Ah, Your Grace will make sure the Dowager Duchess cannot attend, so you don't have to worry too much."

"But she was the one who suggested holding the banquet. Is that really possible?"

"...I didn't explain it properly. That is actually the Duke's condition for allowing this banquet."

"..."

"As long as the Dowager Duchess does not come, the banquet will proceed safely."

Edward had agreed to hold the banquet only if the Dowager Duchess was kept out.

Because of that, she would naturally hate…