ily. Considering his advanced age, he felt the event was more suitable for the younger generation. Barnum

Kingsley was a very influential figure in social circles. It would be very advantageous if Hazel attended with Duke Kingsley

led his head servan

, immediately approached. "Is there

Duke Kingsley,"

e Kingsley's baritone voice c

g," Duke Kin

you also received the invitation to the

cour

ing, won't you?" Ba

not a fan of

eplied, his tone ting

er attending if your dau

d instantly, replaced by excitement. "I will

ome to your residence t

d. His plan was going smooth

. She must be impressive. Do not disap

*

mpany her future husband to the masquerade ball hosted by the Vesper family. The servants assigned by Barnum worked hard to trans

hstroke on her face seemed to add to her tension and worry. Hazel stared at the m

ver what was about to happen. Every second felt ag

tered the dressing room, "y

the compliment. She mer

gsley has

had just met. This was their first meeting. The urge to r

on extended his hand to help Hazel stand.

eart pounded in her chest. The sound of her father's co

with Barnum Ellsworth turned. From behind a b

king Hazel's hand and leading her towards

l's hand. "I will take

ed, "I'm leav

remarked, releasing Hazel's hand

ed familiar, but when had she ever heard i

door for them. But Hazel remained stand

gsley said, gesturing fo

e black car with

querade ball by the Vesper family?" Duke Kingsley a

emem

t you wear

o you mind if I show up as I am

ley replied with a slight smile. "I don't want anyone to feel pressured around me.

are you

you mind being alone at the ball? I need to discu

as you remember to tak

*

zel in the middle of the ballroom and joined the crowd

a man who seemed as selfish as Duke Kingsley. However, she decided not to wallow in sadnes

from here was breathtaking, with a sky full of stars and the majestic towers of ancient castles. This country maintained the

ce broke the silence. "W

around, surpr

th a smile. Without his mask, his oc

re you

ed," Rainhard replie

of longing, but quickly composed herself. "You see

tly, "Do you truly

t to know each other, as there's no chance to

onfused as to why this mysterious man c

but I'm sure you can't forget

arrassed as Rainhard seemed to know

sipping his champagne casually. "What y

mean?" Hazel

f. Is what you say the sam

to know each other," Hazel said

ed on business than paying attention to

angrily, offended by how ac

y such a man," Rainhard mocked. "Don't you want to

your business,

ed in Hazel's ear, "I know an interesting place where we

ffer was tempting. This man was incredibly attr

sked, "So, is Lady still not interested

*