Chapter 251 - The Masquerade Ball (2) (2/2)

Gladiolus thinks that I am being docile and accepting my fate as his future wife and crown princess. I am just relieved that he doesn't have an idea of our plans of escape tonight.

”Well do I have a choice?” I said with a sarcastic tone. ”I was taken against my will and will be married to you. Even though I don't like it, I don't have a say on it do I?”

Gladiolus simply smiled on my words. ”Even it is against your will, we are fate to each other. It is our fate to continue the Atlantian blood line and rule this continent together.”

This ideal was planted on his mind by his mother and our grandfather had planted it on his mother. This will never end if they pass this idealism down to the next generation.

'No, I am against this.' I thought to myself. 'Even if I am an Atlantian, I would never pass this idealism down to my children.'

When the song ended, Gladiolus and I bowed to each other and walked back to the throne area. When we came back, Satiana was not there.

”The princess was asked to dance by a young nobleman.” It was Duke Matias that answered my silent question. He was wearing a black tailcoat tuxedo and mask. ”Greeting to the future sun and moon of the Jennovian Kingdom. I am also with my daughter, Karolina.” He bowed down and presented his daughter.

”Greeting to the future sun and moon of the Jennovian Kingdom.” Karolina also greeted and curtsied. She was wearing a peach colored dress and a matching mask.

”Rise Duke Matias, miss Karolina.” Gladiolus said.

The father and daughter pair rose after Gladiolus' word. A waiter walked towards us holding a tray of wine glasses. Each of us took one glass. The crown prince and the duke started to chat about political stuff while Karolina and I chatted. Not long the herald announced Elizabeth's arrival in the ballroom. She was a little bit late but at least she came.

Elizabeth walked towards us in the throne area. She greeted us accordingly and curtsied. Our eyes met and we nodded at each other respectfully. I still remember the night when I saw her cry. We have exchanged some words and said our apologies to one another. Our relationship might not mend but at least we aren't against odds with each other any longer.

After some time, Karolina and I had eye contact and that was when I knew that the plan needs to commence.

”Please excuse me, I need to go and rest for a while in the lounge area.” I said. ”I think the wine is a little strong and I feel dizzy.”

”Haha, I never thought the future crown princess is weak with alcohol. If I knew I would have ordered you a much lighter wine.” Duke Matias said. ”Karolina, why don't you accompany Princess Alicia to the lounge area.”

”No need, I will escort my fiancée myself. Come, let me take you.” Gladiolus said with a worried look on his face.

”I am afraid that you cannot go just yet your highness.” Duke Matias said to Gladiolus. ”You still haven't asked your concubine to dance. There are many nobles whose eyes are on the royal family. If they see that you are neglecting your legally married concubine to your still fiancée, I am afraid that rumors will spread in the noble society.”

Rumors and gossips in the noble society is something that is never to neglect. The power that the noble society has can also topple the current reigning monarchs. Duke Matias has already gotten most of the noble society's influence and not long a civil strife will start in the kingdom of Jennovia.

Gladiolus knowing how the noble society works, hesitated on accompanying me to the lounge area.

”It's okay Gladiolus. Karolina will accompany me. Please dance with Elizabeth first.” I said. ”I will be back after this wave of dizziness fades.” I assured him.

”Okay.” Gladiolus sighed. ”Elizabeth, may I have this dance?” He offered his hand to her and Elizabeth took it and stood up from her seat.

Once I saw Gladiolus and Elizabeth head to the dance floor, Karolina and I head towards the lounge area.

”Our plans will now commence.” Karolina said and I nodded in understanding.

edited by: nalyn

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