Chapter 417

Lucy was honest and foresightful. She would never allow her personal grievances to escalate publicly. Matthew admired this quality about her because personal conflicts would only cloud judgment and lead to irreversible consequences.

If Charlotte did not know to back down now, the repercussions would be unimaginable.

The photo session and the passing of the golden hairpin came to an end. There was some free time before the ball, and Lucy stuck close to Matthew.

“Matt, I’m feeling a little tired. The heels are really uncomfortable.”

The heels Matt had chosen were relatively high. Despite Lucy’s lack of experience wearing heels to work, she had been wearing them for quite a while today. Her soles felt as if they were on fire, and she knew that continuing to walk in them would only worsen the situation.

Seeing her silently endure the pain, Matthew quietly led her to the VIP area.

The VIP area was a special banquet hall in the royal palace reserved for prominent figures in society, i