Chapter 235: Her Coming Of Age 2
Mira, in the pretext of entertaining the two princes, did not go back to the dance floor. But the main reason was that she did not want people to compare how many of tonight’s bachelors wanted to dance with Lara. So she stayed at the VIP table where Reuben and Alderan sat, ensuring the food and wine were properly served. She hated that of all days, she chose to return today. Was it just a coincidence, or was it intentional?
Prince Alderan observed the young woman as she enthralled her audience with an infectious energy. She possessed a beauty that was striking in its own right; yet, when placed beside the ethereal radiance of Lara, she seemed to fade into the background. However, she exuded a captivating charm that was all her own. He noticed a rare glint of cunning slyness in her eyes—an intriguing depth far from typical for someone of her tender age of eighteen.
She was the adopted daughter of General Odin Norse, and her biological father was also a General. Even though she was concubine-born, her background was not to be trifled with.
Prince Alderan stood and extended his hand to her. "May I have the honor of dancing with the debutante today?"
Mira gazed up at Prince Alderan, her eyes widening in astonishment. He bore a slight resemblance to Prince Reuben, and the distinct difference that set him apart was the hair. While Reuben’s hair was a deep, obsidian black, Alderan’s short locks were light brown, glimmering like sun-kissed strands against his fair skin. His features, though familiar, carried a softer elegance that captivated her instantly.
She happily accepted the hand offered to her and they swaggered to the dance floor.
Lara, who had just finished dancing with Percival, declined the son of the Duke of Silverstone because she was tired. The young bachelor looked disappointed, but he understood because there were seven men who danced with her, and she had also just arrived from a long journey.
Lara joined her parents at the table. Prince Reuben and the father and son, Marlon and Merlin Norse, were also there.
Lara was hungry, and she did not stand on ceremony. The moment the servant served her food, she dived in. Though she had to maintain the elegance and etiquette practiced in that era, she still ate with gusto because she did not want to starve herself.