Sword's Coolheaded Assessment

‘So... I’d be Kairen’s partner... and dance with him beneath the chandeliers...?’

Just imagining it made her face burn as if it might burst, filling her with the happiness of someone who had the whole world.

But.

That sweet flutter lasted only for the briefest moment.

Elisia bit down hard on her lip and fastened a cold, heavy shackle around her own heart.

‘No... I can’t.’

She slowly shook her head.

‘How could a flawed illegitimate princess like me dare stand beside the shining heir of the Grand Ducal House? Besides... the partner who should stand beside Kairen isn’t someone like me, but...’

Her gaze shifted to Violetta, standing beside her.

Beautiful appearance...