We Never Truly Met Each Other Before

The long dining table of Almandine Castle's dining hall was now filled with the Imperial Family and the Duchy Family, along with their other closest guests.

The Emperor sat in the main seat, and to his right were the Old Duke and Old Duchess.

In front of the Old Duke and Duchess, taking seniority into account, Liam and Harriet were seated, making them take up positions to the Emperor's left.

And next to Harriet was Ezekiel—who was next to Ezra.

"How could... this happen...?" asked Ezra and Ezekiel silently. With pale faces, the two sat stiffly.

They were not sitting far apart but side by side!

In front of them, and next to the Old Duchess, Duke Platinum, and his wife, Miriam sat casually... and next to Miriam, sat Zaha and Arai.