Chapter 48 - A Carriage in Disguise

Standing beside the milling area, Erza watched as the wagon drove away out of the mansion’s grounds. The princess was riding in it with Lenora as her companion and the young woman’s grandfather, Sir Alchon, as the driver.

Erza’s knees started to tremble upon reflecting between the many emotions that created havoc inside her.

Loyal to the promise that she made with the princess, she couldn’t in her conscience betray her. However, she believed strongly that Princess Lianne would only be safe inside the Regaleria Mansion. She believed that she would only be happy in the King’s arms.

With this in mind, she rushed towards the kitchen door and strode directly inside the mansion’s foyer with her intent to find Lord Jared as soon as possible.

In the ballroom, Ruen was sitting on a cushioned seat in a table that wasn’t visible to any guests.

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