While Octavia was headed to her own wedding, there was another big one being prepared in Bleuelle itself.
This union was between the Sephon and the Roach families, which caused quite a stir in the territory.
After all, the Sephon family was a big family— yet they got one of their sons—even if it was from a minor branch— to marry someone from a low noble family like the Roachs!
Worse: it was even with an illegitimate daughter!
The whispers weren't even subtle. Sometimes the ladies would whisper amongst each other. But few people had low levels in their circle. Who didn't know they could be heard?!
Regardless of how affected she truly was, Liaroa kept her calm and gentle facade. She would pretend not to have heard anything and she would force the most graceful smile on her face.
Outside the house, she was the model of grace and poise. However, when she got back to her room, alone with her maids—
Slap!
