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Chapter 22 - Ch 16 To the Ball

Long maxi dress with A cut in lilac, off shoulder. Just a simple dress, however with the accessories, Alice chose she looks stunning and outstanding. Holding Eric's hand and entering the ballroom.

"Announcing the arrival of Sir Eric of Southern Perk and Master Alice the representative the kingdom of Leynan!"

All audiences locked their eyes to this sweet pair. They go down the staircase,

"Greetings, His Highness, today as you have requested, I have brought our representative, master Alice." Eric greets King Gerald III

Alice bow to His Majesty

"It is my honour to meet you, your Highness, thank you for inviting to this grand ball."

"Master Alice! I have heard a lot about your work. You are indeed an amazing woman. Stepping in the world of political. Indeed, this is just the beginning, master. In a short period of time, you have helped us solving matters including land and immigrants issue. I am very proud of you. "

" Thank you, Your Highness" Alice bows

"TONIGHT, I WILL GRAND A GIFT TO THIS ONE PERSON. AS HE IS MY SUBSTITUTE IN WOKING AND THE MOST TRUSTED PERSON. TONIGHT, I WILL GRAND SIR ERIC ELIAS WITH THE TITLE OF GRAND DUKE OF THE SOUTHERN PERK."

The ballroom is full of audiences clapping. Harry makes whistle sound and," YEAH THAT'S MY DUKE THERE! " He and his full of excitement

" Thank you, Grand Duke Eric, for your hard work, you have done a lot since my daughter fell sick, I am very sorry Eric if I have put a lot of burdens on your shoulder."

"It's okay, His Highness, Grand Duke Eric now has me to do a apart of his jobs. We will do our best, Your Majesty." Alice utters her words

King Gerald just laughs with Alice's words. Eric smiles and hold his laughter back.

"About the assets that you will possess, I have send the document that you need to sign to Harry. Please accept this little gift to pay back what I owe you, Eric." King Gerald says

"Your gifts are much more worth than my hard work to you, Your Majesty."

The ballroom music band plays jazz song.

"May I have this dance, master Alice..?"

"Yes, sire,"

The audiences all start to dance with their partners.

"I didn't know that tonight His Highness will give you this title. I mean Harry just told me this ball is about the assemble of nobles. He did not tell me this is the main topic of this occasion. Anyways, congratulations on your title Grand Duke! I am very proud of you sire! " Alice smiles while looking in Eric's eyes. She blushes again,

Eric realises it and,

" Now I know what it feels when the baby elephant stomping on my feet.. hahahaha" This is the first time Eric laughs while talking with Alice.

"They both look like a pair of lovers right Duchess Hayi?" One of the nobles, Duchess Diana is talking to Duchess Hayi

"Yes it is true.. very cute this is my first time seeing Eric looks sho happy with a woman. How did she steal his heart? she is indeed a true master hahaha"