Meanwhile, Lady Bennett couldnt hide her exasperation.

Lady?! A Lady?! She used to be a commoner maid who used to serve me tea!

A girl like that doesnt deserve to be with the crown prince. Now shes dancing with the Duke of Rochester too?!!

Well, what about me?

People lash out in areas theyre weakest in?

Ha! Ill show her, Ill get a Madame Rosita dress somehow!

Lady Bennett couldnt overcome the defeated feeling she felt and breathed heavily.

It was true that she didnt get one of Madame Rositas dresses, which made it all the more painful.

Even the ladies who hovered around her were still disoriented from their sudden encounter with both the Empress dowager and the Duke.

It was the expressions on their faces that left a lingering impression.

Seriously, if it werent for the empress dowager and the Duke of Rochester, I would have-

As she was gnashing her teeth, she saw someone unexpected.

Oh?

Lady Bennetts eyes sparkled the moment she saw her.

In the distance, Viscountess Antes was standing all alone.

Shes by herself?

Viscountess Antes was by far one of the most popular people attending the ball party.

Nows my chance to speak to her alone!

Lady Bennett approached her all giddy.

Oh my, Viscountess Antes!

Whats the matter?

Sienna looked at Lady Bennett with a rather puzzled face.

Who is this lady?

I thought she was pestering Damian earlier.

Whether Sienna felt awkward or not, Lady Bennett placed herself right next to her.

Lady Bennett then lowered her voice and whispered.

Truthfully, didnt Lady Charlize act a bit presumptuous earlier?

Siennas face slightly hardened at Lady Bennetts brashness when she openly spoke behind Charlizes back.

You know, I think it would have been right for the Crown Prince and Viscountess Antes to have performed the first dance.

Well, I dont really mind.

No, dont say that. Youre here as a representative of the North, arent you?

Lady Bennett acted as if she and Sienna were close friends.

When it comes to status and merit, Viscountess Antes should have been the Crown Princes partner

Lady Bennett gazed sideways at Charlize.

Her eyes gleamed insidiously.

Not to mention, hes dancing with Lady Charlize when he hasnt even been recognized as the Crown Prince yet.

As I told you before, I dont really care for that.

Im upset that youre watching from the side.

shes upset? said Sienna in her inner thoughts.

I said I didnt mind.

Sienna barely caught herself as a retort was on the tip of her tongue.

Out of everything, Lady Charlize is

Lady Bennet murmured with malice.

Shes but a commoner and a maid, is she not?

Lady! gasped Sienna.

How could a woman from such a low-born background profess to be the Crown Princes fiancee.

A terrified Sienna tried to stop Lady Bennett from saying anything else.

But Lady Bennetts rant continued unabated.

Truly, she doesnt qualify to be his fiancee.

After wrapping up her tirade, Lady Bennett was about to laugh to her hearts content.

But right then and there.

As Lady Bennett said, Im just a commoner.

A calm voice resounded.

It was Charlize.

Lady Bennetts face became creased and wrinkled.

She thought to herself.

Up until now, no matter what I said about her, Charlize avoided confrontation, why is she suddenly starting one now?

And I am not at all ashamed of my commoner status.

Whathuh?

Out of habit, Lady Bennett was going to respond, but she quickly swallowed her words.

Charlize smiled brightly at her.

Like a flower blooming in winter, her smile was bright yet ice-cold.

Why do you think the Crown Prince has chosen me as his fiancee?

Silence enveloped the room.

All of a sudden, all eyes were on them.

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