Perhaps for her own safety, or perhaps because she was disgusted by the hyena-like suitors constantly circling her inheritance, the Duchess of Upper Burgundy rarely appeared in public. Nobody had expected her to make such an unusual appearance at the palace today. Although Lina had ordered all eligible noblewomen to attend, she had never intended to force anyone who genuinely did not wish to come. The young duchess's sudden willingness to enter the palace was therefore rather intriguing.
When the women surrounding Lina noticed that her gaze had settled on the duchess, envy, jealousy, and resentment appeared on several faces. The royal court was undoubtedly one of the most snobbish and status-conscious places in the world. The young woman was known for her arrogance and aloofness, possessed only average looks, and had no particularly remarkable talents. Yet none of those shortcomings mattered when she had such a powerful grandfather.
As expected, Lina soon called her name.
