The emperor's birthday banquet had been a talk in the capital, particularly the dance between the emperor and empress. It removed all the rumors that stated that the married couple were not close and it was simply a political marriage but it wasn't so. The dance made everyone think that there was something much more.
A week went by after the last incident between Lucien and Efthalia. Everything was normal and nothing changed.
Lucien was taking her break in the office, having some snacks as she sat by the glass window, bathing under the sun. She could see the clear sky even though there was snow everywhere. It was beautiful, and she could feel the warmth of the sun.
'This is strange..'
She gently sipped her tea and took a bite of the crispy fried potato. She asked the chef to make her one, and the chef did not fail to meet her expectations.
Merly was going through a file Lucien had assigned her with while Rosetta and Lela stood by the corner.
