'I won't stand by and watch you tarnish Ralph's reputation without consequences. I'll put you in your place so that Ralph can continue to shine like the star he was!' Russell mused, a determined fire burning within her. She daydreamed about witnessing that familiar radiant smile on Ralph's face once again, her eyes locked in a fierce gaze at Aurianna.
The room, previously buzzing with chatter, once again fell into an awkward silence. Sensing the tension thickening, Lavender decided to take matters into her own hands. She cleared her throat and spoke up, You know, I've always held deep admiration for your father, King Girsal," she blurted out, hoping to steer the conversation in a more pleasant direction.
The other girls, finding common ground in this topic, nodded with curiosity in their eyes. "I've heard that Sandeph was struggling before your father took the throne, and then it just blossomed," Ann added with an infectious bright expression.
