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The ladies were escorted from the hall to their designated quarters within the Palace, where they would reside during their stay.

"Emily, overseeing the arrangements, stood before the assembly with an unyielding demeanor, asserting her authority as the queen's personal attendant. With the register in hand, she opened it to announce the ladies' names, assigning them to their rooms and distributing keys. Impatient, she gestured to a junior servant to take over the task.

The process unfolded without incident, much to Emily's relief. As Camilla received her keys, Emily's gaze betrayed a fleeting animosity, swiftly veiled but not lost on Camilla, who observed it with amusement.

Upon confirming the ladies were comfortably settled in their respective rooms, Emily and her entourage departed to report to the queen.