Chapter: 1016
“Sorry if I surprised you.” Fritz apologized to Astelle and Kaizen.
Kaizen muttered lowly, “Rather, I think we surprised you.” He then turned to Astelle who just stared at Fritz and Gretel without a word.
How could this happen? Could it be that they were just meeting briefly since it was masquerade ball day?
It would have been fine if the two showed signs of trying to laugh off this embarrassing scene.
However, not only Fritz but also the easy-going Gretel became stiff and at a loss.
Like people caught in a deep relationship that has been hidden for a long time.
Kaizen turned to Fritz who was standing there silently and asked calmly, “If you don’t mind, why don’t we meet at the Empress Palace in a little while? It’s already late.”
The ball usually ends with rest and conversation.
You can’t talk much while dancing, so after the dance, you sit together in twos or threes, eat snacks, and sit back. Although the main goal is to chat about what happened in the ballroom.
Kaizen’s words meant that they should meet and talk again after organizing their thoughts.
Fritz looked back at Gretel, a little taken aback. He seemed to be worried about whether she would be okay.
Gretel nodded her head, and Fritz immediately answered, “Yes, Your Majesty.”
Astelle also agreed after pondering for a moment.
“That would be great.”
She wondered if it would be better for her to just pretend she didn’t know, but since she faced this situation right in front of her eyes, she had to say something.
I can’t talk here, so it would be best to cool off for a bit and then meet them again.
The four of them agreed and parted ways.
The masquerade ball without the hosts was coming to an end before anyone noticed.
Two hours later, the masquerade ended spectacularly.
Everyone went home satisfied with the luxurious night they hadn’t enjoyed in a long time.
It was a ball that everyone was satisfied with except for Astelle, the hostess.
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“Your Majesty, I brought the tea.”
The lady-in-waiting brought the tea and cautiously entered the drawing room.
Fritz and Gretel came to the Empress Palace as promised after the ball.