22: Shaun! Don't show up.

"My lady, why are you sulking?" says Athena as she enters the master's bed-chamber.

"This book is all about enchantresses who deceive the prince," she replied while lazily lying on the bed.

Aileen hated the book she was reading because she saw herself as one of those witches who placed a spell to steal the charming prince. In her wild imagination, it looks like she's the witch, the antagonist who stole the male lead from the female lead.

Suddenly, she recalled Duke Fedelin's invitation.

"She's coming to that gala..."

"Pardon, madam?"

"Nothing. Hmmm... can you find me a suitable gown for a gala?"

The maid gasped in surprise to hear the lady going to a gala. "Madam, are you going to attend with our king?"

"I have been hiding for a year already. I think it's about time to establish my image."

Aileen thought of running away from her responsibility. However, it looks like she'll be stuck in Allandis, so, might as well live her life even though the title of the queen does not trul