Revenge of the Forgotten Duchess
chapter 9
Celestia stands in front of the mirror, dressed in the gown Seraphine brought. Her expression is lifeless as she adjusts the fabric.
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
Rhaelis Veylthorne (Duke)
*Enters the room*
Rhaelis Veylthorne (Duke)
*tone cold and impatient* I don’t want any trouble tonight. *tosses a mask onto the dresser* Wear this
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*Silently picks up the mask, fingers trembling slightly*
They sit side by side in silence, the tension between them heavy
Rhaelis Veylthorne (Duke)
*Puts on his mask and steps out of the carriage, extending his arm to her* Let’s go
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*Places her hand on his arm, forcing a polite smile as she steps out*
Rhaelis Veylthorne (Duke)
*Glances at her briefly, his smile calculated and public-facing*
Rhaetic and Celestia step into the grand ballroom, the air filled with laughter and music.
Rhaelis Veylthorne (Duke)
*Leaning closer to Celestia, whispering firmly* Don’t cause any trouble Just stay by my side and smile
Random guy
*Laughing loudly* Rhaetic! Good to see you, my friend
Rhaelis Veylthorne (Duke)
*Plastering on a polite smile* Likewise
Random guy
*glancing at Celestia, smirking* And who is this beauty? Your wife? From the countryside,I assume?
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*cheeks flush, but remains silent, her fingers tightening around her dress*
Rhaelis Veylthorne (Duke)
*forcing a smile, his tone polite but strained* Yes, this is my wife
Herald: "The Crown Prince has arrived!"
The room falls silent, and all heads turn toward the entrance.
[crown prince use this mask]
Zephyrion Ashthorn (crown prince/ml)
*Smiling slightly, leaning toward Ace and whispering* Did you see her?
Ace loric (knight)
*Nodding, his eyes briefly glancing toward Celestia* Yes, I saw her
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*glances up and locks eyes with the crown prince, heart skips a beat*
Did he just look at me?
The orchestra begins to play, and couples move to the center of the ballroom to dance. Laughter and conversations blend with the music.
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*Standing off to the side, looking bored*
Rhaelis Veylthorne (Duke)
*talks endlessly with other nobles*
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*Notices a table of wine in the corner of the room*
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*Decides to head over*
As she approaches, the crowd around the wine table grows thicker. People jostle against her, their movements unintentional but forceful. She struggles to keep her balance, her breath hitching as she nearly falls.
Zephyrion Ashthorn (crown prince/ml)
*Appearing out of nowhere, he catches her arm firmly but gently, steadying her. His smile is warm and charming*
Zephyrion Ashthorn (crown prince/ml)
Miss, I think you should be more careful
Comments
_Cherry wolf_
why does his hair change so often??
2025-03-21
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✨🖤𝖘𝖊𝖗𝖆𝖋𝖎𝖓𝖓 🖤✨
name
2025-01-11
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Jay Hong
omg, my king/Slight/
2024-12-13
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