The orchestra still echoed in the Magenta Palace hall. Guests danced merrily, wine glasses clinked, and laughter-filled conversations filled the air. The ball held after the official celebration was always a place for guests to network and socialize. As a king, Cedric was also surrounded by people who wanted to talk to him.
As a result, Cedric was separated from Cecilia, who was also surrounded as the hostess of the party. Cecilia had given him a sign not to worry. But as soon as Cedric looked away from Cecilia, he could no longer see the girl at the ball.
"Your Majesty?"
Cedric panicked for a moment, but he quickly calmed down when he saw that Cecilia had only briefly disappeared from the crowd. Cedric involuntarily let out a sigh of relief. But in the next moment, his brow furrowed again.
