The Unknown Character of the Novel

VII.

Habang bitbit ang tig-isang glass of wine at isang platito ng finger foods, lumapit kami ni Chloe kung nasaan ang crown prince, si Ilona at Lady Tiffany.

Ngayon ko palang Nakita ng malapitan si Lady Tiffany Duraina. She is the crown prince's fiancée, a descendant of the White Dragon, granting her the power of wind. Yet, she also embodies the role of the novel's villainess.

Napainom ako sa hawak kong wine. Mabuti nalang at may server na napadaan kaya nakapag-refill ako.

"What's going on? What did we miss?", rinig kong pakikichika ni Chloe dun sa katabi niyang babae.

Sumagot naman yung pinagtanungan ni Chloe habang ako ay tamang kinig lang sakanila.The woman explained that Lady Tiffany had unexpectedly arrived at the banquet, despite not being invited. Using her power of wind, she flew into the ballroom.

Sana all nakakalipad.

She hadn't intended to crash the party, but upon hearing that the crown prince was there with Lady Ilona Brunhild, she was furious.

"But listen up, you two! Here's the juicy part", dagdag nung babae kaya naman inilapit naming ang mukha naming para hindi siya masyado marinig ng ibang tao.

"The crown prince wasn't invited either! His Grace, Archduke Herriot, only sent an invitation to Lady Ilona. But guess what? She was with the crown prince when she got it! So now he insisted on being her plus one. And, surprise, Archduke Thierri is MIA! It's a total battle of love, I tell you!" with feelings niyang pagkwe-kwento.

I totally remember this scene from the novel.

The grand ballroom was adorned with shimmering chandeliers, the air thick with laughter and the soft melodies of lutes. Lady Ilona stood at the edge of the crowd, her elegant gown sweeping the marble floor, as she engaged in conversation with the crown prince. Their laughter echoed, drawing the attention of the guests.

Suddenly, the atmosphere shifted as Lady Tiffany flew into the room, her presence commanding attention. With an icy glare, she approached the pair, her voice cutting through the merriment like a knife.

"Lady Ilona," she began, her tone dripping with disdain, "how bold of you to accompany a man who is already promised to another. Have you no shame?"

Gasps rippled through the crowd, and the music faltered. The crown prince stiffened, his brows furrowing in anger. "Lady Tiffany, that is quite enough!" he snapped, stepping protectively in front of Ilona. "Your rudeness is unbecoming of a lady."

Tiffany's lips curled into a sly smile, unyielding. "Unbecoming? Or perhaps it's the truth that stings. You prance around with Lady Ilona while your engagement to me looms like a shadow. Do you not see how this reflects on your honor?"

I recall a detail from the novel. The crown prince absolutely despises it when anyone brings up his engagement to Lady Tiffany. It's like an extra trigger that sends him into a rage.