Attention for the background character

Chapter 5

If there was someone in the kingdom whose wealth rivals the royal family, it would be none other than the Duchess. The hand she had over the wealth of the kingdom was terrifying. The Duchess owned many jewel mines, businesses, and exports. The money she accumulated at her young age was truly a sight to behold.

It was no wonder that someone like her would be worthy of the crown prince's hand in marriage. The two looked perfect for each other on the surface. Beautiful, rich, their status as the highest of the nobility of Cresia.

But I know that woman is more rotten than a dying fruit tree. Entitled and arrogant. In the novels, she looks down on everyone she considers less than her. She can be violent and can be seen hurting those who disagree with her. To think someone like her is what caused Violette to die is, well, not surprising. I should just avoid her. If I want to avoid my death, if that is possible, I should get out of her way at all cost.

The 5 of them walked to the other side of the ballroom. At the other end, a set of stairs lead to 2 thrones. They stopped just in front of the stairs. Turning around to face the rest of the room.

Helix took a step forward "It is with my sincerest gratitude that all of you gather here today for my daughter's birthday," He announced. His voice was mighty, commanding the attention and respect from everyone present in the hall. He commanded everyone to stop bowing. Everyone stands back up straight, their eyes staring at the royal family. I took a moment to study the emperor's appearance. Despite only being in his 40s, his hair was white. The Emperor and both his treasured children had white hair, which made them stand out amongst everyone. The emperor's green eyes looked around the room, scanning his subjects. The clothes he wore were extravagant, nothing like I've ever seen before.

I then look over at the princess. Her white hair is just as brilliant as her father's. Her large yellow eyes, though, were not scanning anything. It's like they are staring off into the distance, off in space somewhere.

"However, that is not the only reason why this ball was held," Helix continued. Everyone else in the room began to whisper. They gossip amongst themselves, but I already know what the emperor wanted to say.

"This ball is also held to announce my son's engagement with Duchess Marian Xipil!"

His words echoed throughout the room. In an instant, whispers and gossip flooded the room. My ears ring with the confusion and surprise all around me.

So loud.

The emperor continued on the details of their relationship. Though, that wasn't what I'm focused on. I want to go home, and I need to find Isadora before I can leave. But my mind was recollecting the events of the novel. This moment, this very important turning point of the plot.

This moment, Isadora and Oberon would have made eye contact. This moment in the novel was when Isadora fell in love with the imperial prince. Though, she didn't know it at the time. I looked at Oberon to see where he was looking. His gold and green eyes were looking directly at someone I couldn't see. He has to be looking at Isadora. For a moment, I took my time to look at his eyes. His right eye was golden, like a shiny coin within a heap of treasures. His left, on the other hand, is green like a soft grassfield in spring.

Then my eyes wandered to his side. To Marian.

She was glaring at me, a small smile on her face. Her eyes are void of emotions.

"I thank you all for attending my daughter's ball. Enjoy the rest of the evening," Helix finalized his speech. Marian then turns to Oberon, as if completely forgetting my presence. I almost dropped my glass of wine from fear.

I felt like she was cursing me to die with that glare!

I look all around the ballroom, trying to find Isadora. I wanted to leave now. I can't stand the idea of being in the same place as the villainess. Quickly going to the side of the ballroom where Oberon was looking at, my heels messed with my balance. It was like my legs were jelly. I couldn't walk straight.