Chapter 125 — Annual Royal Banquet (1)
Lucian swung the golden carriage’s door open and extended his hand to Cynthia with a faint smile.
Hesitantly, she placed her hand in his and stepped out of the carriage.
Before her, a long staircase was lined with a few soldiers guarding the entrance, while the door was decorated with beautiful flowers. Despite the darkness of the night, the flowers shone, an obvious spell having been cast on them to do so.
Lucian handed over the invitation card to the guards, who announced their arrival before opening the large door.
The crowd was too busy to pay attention to them. However, when someone caught sight of the couple, murmurs spread quickly.
Two servants stepped forward to remove the thick layers of coats from the pair.
The duchess looked more beautiful than she had at the previous ball. She wore a dark blue dress adorned with sparkling pearls around her waist and at the hem. The sleeveless gown revealed her bare, thin, pale skin. Strands of her hair curled to her waist, while glimmering emerald earrings were highlighted against the silver backdrop of her hair.
She... looks so pretty.
That was the only thought that crossed everyone’s mind.
Beside her, Lucian wore a dark blue suit with a white shirt underneath. His hair was combed back, though a few strands hung on his forehead. The crest of the Erion Duchy was carefully pinned to the left side of his suit.
Young ladies couldn’t resist the temptation to stare at the young duke and admire him. He looked flawless if his origins were ignored.