The last word was uttered almost silently that only Charissa could hear.
Arianell has seen through her intention right. Despite trying anything to mock a disgrace her, the count's daughter still tried to hide the fact that it was an affair in her family. She still remembers how people talked behind their backs back in the county because count Randel showed no interest in the household but still brought the illegitimate daughter there.
The capital will know the truth anyway, but the naïve noble lady still wants to hide it as long as possible.
The people's greedy eyes around the ballroom flashed with the newfound hope again. They were so mesmerized from the start that they completely forgot to ask about the identity of the mysterious young woman by the count's side. But she confessed herself, she was illegitimate.
Even if her looks were unequalled, she could be nothing but a momentary flung. The place next to the new count was still available then.
