Chapter: 389

Hannah hugged Theor tightly and covered him with a wide cloak.

The two went out into the garden through the back door of the annex.

Astelle returned from the garden and opened the side door of the mansion with the key she had prepared in advance.

Hannah turned her head slightly to Astelle, then turned back and quickly walked down the street.

Astelle watched as Hannah and Theor disappeared into the darkness of the night.

***

Two days later, Astelle sat down in front of the dressing table.

In front of the mirror sat a pale woman in a white dress.

Hannah came closer to her.

“Lady Astelle, I’ll do your makeup.”

Astelle closed her eyes.

She was very tired because so many things were happening at the same time.

Hannah’s low voice could be heard.

“Don’t worry too much, Lady Astelle. The marquis and the young master must have left safely.”

“Yes, I hope so.”

Theor and the marquis had already left the capital two days ago.

Today Astelle is going to the ball.

It was a charity ball held in the banquet hall of the imperial palace in the name of Astelle’s mother.

The ball that Kaizen told her to attend.

The ball, which was supposed to be held on a small scale at the duke’s mansion, became a grand ball to which all the nobles in the capital were invited.

She had no idea what was going to happen there.

But no matter what happens, Astelle will prevent the aftermath from reaching Theor.

Hannah smeared the powder on Astelle’s pale skin and slightly colored her lips with light pink powder.

The dress was the same dress she wore at the ball before.

She left all the dresses Kaizen gave her at Dentsu Castle.