Chapter 267: Annalise
The music was playing softly in the background. The sounds of fine china cups cling to each other. Gossip was going around, which was barely whispered as the ladies spoke behind their fans while smiling sweetly.
Abrielle had her tea cup close to her mouth taking simple sips while enjoying the nice aroma of the black tea. Her mother was a chatterbox who always had something to say.
Abrielle didn’t feel like her scandals were so bad after hearing a couple of forbidden whispers. "lady Clarisse is heading here with her daughter." Ava’s voice rang with excitement as she announced drawing everyone’s attention.
She was in an awfully good mood; it was hard to hide it. Her slender hands stirred her tea after she added some cubes of sugar. The middle-aged pregnant woman was secretly a sugar tooth.
Abrielle’s eyes went to Lady Clarisse, who was approaching the table dressed rather elegantly, trailing behind her, a young girl around the same age as Abrielle, at most a year younger.
She was rather shy for someone her age with a subtle presence. But what stood out was her violet eyes. She was also a blonde like her mother Clarisse.
"Lady Nightshade and Duchess Rebecca not to forget the latest princess. I am glad you showed." Clarisse chimed with a pleasant smile.
"We wouldn’t have missed it for the world." Ava chirped a soft smile hanging on her lips.
"That’s great. Do you mind if we have a seat? By the way, this is my daughter Annalise I spoke to you about." Clarisse introduced the younger girl, who smiled softly, greeting the higher noble ladies.