Announcement

Holding onto his arm, Megan looked into the ball room. It was a different ball room as it was smaller compared to the massive one that was used in the last ball. The duo came into the room for everyone to stared at them... more specifically at her.

Victon and Megan made their way through the crowd to stand in front of the stairway to the thrones.

"Glory to the Starlight Kingdom, I greet the Emperor and Empress" Victon bowed. Megan bowed at the same time as he did, holding out the helm of her dress. She was keenly observing Victon and decided to copy him. She didn't want to make Victon a laughing stock by bringing a girl who doesn't know to bow in front of the royal family, so she has to fake it until she makes it.

"Welcome Victon, our honorable guest of the night! May I ask you who your partner is?" The Emperor deliberately asked.

"This is the lady that I am currently courting your Highness" Victon replied nonchalantly.

Gasps can be heard throughout the room. Some snickered with ridicule while some disgusted. Megan didn't falter as she put on a brave face. She knew she couldn't show any sign of weakness, if she does they will take advantage of it.

"This humble girl greets the Emperor and Empress" Megan said softly as she bowed once more.

"Young lady, may I ask what is your name?" The Emperor asked.

"My name is Megan Vinnesia your Highness" she replied.

"I can see why Victon is courting you, you are very beautiful young one" Emperor Walden praised.

"I am flattered to hear such praise from your Highness" Megan smiled.

"Well, since the two main guests of the celebration is here I have an announcement to make" the Emperor said loudly and clearly.

Seeing everyone's attention was on him, the Emperor said, "My nephew Victon Yvonne is now the currently Duke of the Starlight Kingdom. His father who is also my brother, have decided to let Victon inherit the Dukedom. As you all know Victon became a General at such a young age! He lead this kingdom onto the winning path. Cheers to the Duke of the Starlight Kingdom!"

Everyone held up their glasses and yelled, "cheers!"

"Enjoy your night Duke, and you too little Megan" the Emperor offered a smile.

"Thank you, your Highness" the duo bowed as they left arm in arm.

Victon spotted his family who were looking at him. "Megan, this is my family" he said pointing at the four people. Megan looked at the direction Victon pointed to see three men and a woman version of Victon.

The duo walked up to the four as Victon introduce Megan, "mother, father, this is Megan Vinnesia. The girl I've been telling you about."

Megan became nervous as she smiled awkwardly and bowed, "I'm honored to meet you, Mr and Mrs. Yvonne."

"Megan, these are my twin brothers Desmond and Hendery" Victon said.

"Good evening" Megan smiled at the twins with a nod. Desmond has brown hair and blue eyes, while Hendery has brown hair and brown eyes.

They are twins, but don't look identical.

"Have Victon been good to you darling? This ice-block for a son for mine is so stiff and awkward, I was scared he didn't know how to flirt with you" Mrs. Yvonne said with a sigh.

"Oh no! Not at all! If anything he's the opposite of that! Victon is always flirting and teasing me" Megan giggled showing her pretty smile and dimples.

"What? I can't believe you. I can't see this ice block flirting and being cheesy" Mrs. Yvonne rolled her eyes looking at Victon.

"HAHAHA your mother calls you an ice block" Megan laughed at Victon.

"We call him ice block because he doesn't show his emotions and always have a stone face HAHA" Desmon laughed as he imitated his brother's stone face.

"Sister-in-law, aside from you and mother, Victon is cruel to everyone else" Hendery said.

"Can't deny that" his father chimed in.

The six of them stood there conversing happily, many nobles came to give their congratulations to Victon.

"Megan, when did you meet my brother?" Hendery asked curiously.

"I have meet Victon before he went to the war. I was going into my back yard to do some errands my mother had asked, it was then I saw Victon hiding behind my wooden gates." Megan remembered.

"Hiding? Who could this strong man hide from?" Mrs. Yvonne asked.

"If I remember correctly, he said he was skipping lessons" Megan busted Victon.

"Sister-in-law just snitched on you HAHA" Desmond laughed.

The five talked some more before Megan said, "please excuse me for a minute, I need to use the restroom."

"Oh Megan, do you know where the restroom are?" Mrs. Yvonne asked.

"No, I do not know" Megan blushed with an awkward laugh.

"Well, let us ladies go while the gentlemen talk by themselves" Mrs. Yvonne said with a smile as she guide Megan to the restroom. They walked out of the ball room and into the hallway. Made a right and there was the ladies room.

The two went about on their business. Megan was cleaning her hands in one of the sink when she heard laughing and giggling. The ladies came into the restroom when they saw someone. Their mood instant fell as they have a disgusted look on their faces.

"Oh, look who we have there? A commoner? In the castle?" The girl with curly blonde hair said as she fans herself.

"Don't think you can have the Duke all to yourself just because he came to the ball with you as a partner!" Another lady said gritting her teeth.

"Do I know you ladies?" Megan asked calmly.

"How dare you ask such question? I am from a Viscount family! My daddy is Viscount Watson!" The blonde said.

"My family owns the most popular bakery in the Starlight Kingdom and we do get a lot of news and gossips... but I have never heard of Viscount Watson" Megan said tilting her head.