MIKAELA smiled at the most important lady who attended her afternoon tea party. "I'm glad you made it here today, Aunt Eleanor."
'Aunt Eleanor' would be Grand Duchess Eleanor Hexford– Diether's mother.
She purposely addressed the Grand Duchess in a familiar manner to show off their relationship. Although it was already a known fact anyway, she still needed to sell the picture that she was close to House Hexford.
"Thank you for inviting me to your tea party, Princess Mikaela," Grand Duchess Hexford said indifferently. "I heard you also invited my daughter-in-law."
Mikaela smiled and nodded. "Lady Sonata is running late, isn't she?"
"Well, you invited my daughter-in-law on such a short notice," the Grand Duchess said, sipping her tea. "I hope Your Highness extends your generosity to my daughter-in-law's tardiness."
Mikaela's smile froze.