lifeless to reach

ghosted

The next morning, Vienna felt much more cheerful, but even this did not improve her mood after the news that she would have to visit a not-so-desirable family.
All this happened as follows.
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"VIENNA!

"Yes, mother...

“You have no idea who I received the letter from!

_Oh, no, not this, usually she is so happy only about grandiose events that expand her circle of connections in society, she wouldn't  talk about some insignificant meeting so excitedly_

"Um, from whom?

“I received a reply letter from the Duchess of Levendel! And we will soon go to their estate for dinner.

“Will  father be present too?

“Of course, this is a dinner between future relatives, your father simply can't help but come.

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Now, let's find out more from the so-called Levendel family:
The 'family members of the Duchy of Levendel' are people who are used to living in a world of luxury and privilege, but their lives are far from idyllic.

Outwardly, they are distinguished by elegance and nobility.

Father - Duke Rudolf Levendel:
Duke Rudolf is a tall and slender man with a proud bearing and a majestic look at the age of 50.  He has dark hair and deep blue eyes.  His face is decorated with a beard and mustache, which gives him severity and impressiveness.
His facial features reflect strength and power, but there is also a certain melancholy and bitterness in them.
  He has an upright posture and a strong physique, which speaks of his strength and masculinity.  His gaze is calm and tenacious, as if he is always in a state of efficiency and punctuality.
The Duke is the conservative and cold-blooded head of the family.  He always keeps himself in control and strives to preserve the reputation and dignity of the Levendels. He doesn't look at the experiences and emotions of his children as something important.  Instead, he tends to follow only the path of inherited traditions and values.

His wife, Duchess Caroline Levendel, looks like a real queen.
A forty-two year old beautiful woman with long, silky blonde hair and gray eyes that sparkle with confidence and cunning.
She has a graceful face with high cheekbones, a sharp chin and features culminating in a thin nose.  Her skin is snow-white and flawless, which makes her appearance even more sophisticated.
She is charming and graceful, always dressed in outfits made from the most expensive fabrics and decorations,
in luxurious attire of the nobility, emphasizing her status and attractiveness.
  However, her gaze is often hidden behind a veil of cold indifference, and beneath the surface the torture of the thorny path is clear.
Caroline is a strict and vulgar symbol of power and superiority.  She always stands high among the nobility and uses her influence to maintain her position.  This snake, personifying cunning and subtlety in wit, is always on top of events and is able to put pressure on those who stand in its way.

The family of the Duchy of Levendel is an example of the harsh reality of the aristocracy, where external illusory grace hides deep pain and suffering inside, and every step is accompanied by battles and conflicts to maintain privileges and power.

The heir and eldest son, Reinhard, is an attractive young man with ginger hair and bright blue eyes.  His facial features are neat, but they often express icy coldness and indifference.  He has a slender and graceful physique, which makes his appearance even more attractive.  He has a high human attractiveness that can win the hearts of many women.
  Reinhard always tries to look strong and unshakable, but his mental wounds no longer heal, and the burden of responsibility for preserving the duchy and dynasty weighs on him.

The youngest son, Liam, is a young man in his 20s with black curly hair and bright gray eyes, full of energy and resourcefulness.  His face is adorned with high cheekbones and fair skin, making his appearance attractive and youthful.  He has an athletic build, which speaks of his activity and strength.