The Happy Ending Love Story

The Empress Crown #11

The days passed as usual. So usually Sofia does not realize if a month has passed since the accident. He is active as usual.

As he was busy drying the flowers in the front yard, someone came over.

The young lady dressed as a servant came carrying something in her hands.

"Good morning Miss, I have come at the behest of His Majesty the Emperor."

Sofia looked towards the source of the voice.

"What are you carrying?"

"You can open it yourself."

The waiter thrust a medium-sized box at Sofia.

"Thank you, you can come back."

After the maid disappears Sofia takes an empty courtyard seat and opens the box in her lap.

Brightly colored dress revealed. There's a letter lying on it.

Sofia read the letter with a frown.

"Three more days?" Sofia Murmured.

She stared at the nano of the dress that folded neatly inside the box. Sofia took a deep breath. Relief flowed throughout his body. He will finally be free.

The party of the Elderbar establishment arrives.

Sofia was wearing a dress that Alex had sent her. Simple party dress in pale blue. Not much decoration. So also with pearls that become decoration. There's not one.

Long dress and a slightly low neck. Sofia's shoulder is open. She rolled her hair up. Without wearing any jewelry. The makeup on her face is thin. The only sweeteners attached to his body were simple shoes and white lacy gloves left by his mother.

Her appearance was very simple to say as the emperor's wife.

Sofia made her heart. Today is the day of its determination. He didn't seem to come to the party, but to come to the place of liberation.

He straightened his back as Alex's maid picked him up. According to Alex's instructions in the letter. Sofia must be there at the right time.

There was no fancy train to pick him up. He walked on foot following the waiter.

The party was held three nights. Sofia hears it from Ema and Rona. Tonight is the first night. It is said that this is a private party, only invited guests can attend.

A hall on the right side of the main palace was extremely bright. The sound of dance music is heard. Sofia steadied her steps.

When the door opened, the dance music stopped. Sofia could feel people's gazes at her. He continued to follow the waiter until the destination. Alex stands on the throne.

Sofia looks up and finds that Janetta Oliver is sitting gracefully beside Alex. The hands of the two of them were holding each other. Alex is fully healed. Her upright back did not indicate that she had been injured before. It was amazing, Sofia thought.

Like de ja ventou. Sofia's memory shimmered fast. In a dream, Janetta Oliver is announced as Alex's concubine in a party. Is it time now?

Sofia tried to calm her trembling self. He bowed to greet Alex, however polite the sisters were the basic etiquette of the nobles. Even though he was mixed blood. Knowledge like this is commonly known.

"Greetings to the Sun Elderbar."

"You've come."

"Yes Your Majesty."

"The party can begin."

Sofia looked up as Alex got up and then came down from the throne. There were several steps he had to pass before reaching the floor where Sofia was standing.

Sofia turns around at Alex's behest. The line of nobles invited on this night watched the main character of the party closely. Alex steps forward from Sofia.

"Everything!" Alex's voice echoed throughout the room.

"There's something I want to say!"

Sofia bit her lower lip. She's nervous. All eyes were on him. Not because of what Alex would say.

"Today I announce that Janetta Oliver is the concubine of the palace, and is officially the second wife of the emperor."

Low whispers sounded from here and there. Sofia glanced at the surroundings. As her eyes were busy observing, her gaze accidentally collided with the eyes belonging to a person who was no stranger to Sofia.

That was Jordan. His gaze was directed towards Sofia. Like a beast locking onto a prey. Sofia turned her eyes and looked down.

Congratulations flowed from many places. Sofia is not paying attention. He is busy with his own thoughts. The mysterious look of Jordan. Jordan finally knows who he is. But maybe not, Alex has not revealed his identity.

"Then the one standing behind me was the woman I married a few months ago. You must have heard the news. She was the daughter of Baron Barell of the western region. Introduce yourself."

Calling his name was like a mistake for Alex. Sofia straightened her back then walked forward. What Alex means is he's not, because there's no woman behind him but him.

"Greet to everyone. Introduce me Sofia. It's nice to meet everyone." Sofia looked down for a while and then stepped back.

Everyone was stunned, with no reaction as when Alex announced Janetta. Their faces turned pias. Like seeing annoying shit.

"Let's toast to Elderbar's prosperity."

"Life Elderbar!"

"Glow to the sun and moon Elderbar!"

Alex raised the wine glass followed by everyone. Janetta who had not left her seat since when she left is now standing next to Alex. Only two people did not cheer for this. He and Jordan crossed their arms around their chests. Sofia secretly saw it.

Is this over?

Sofia just wants to get out of this place. The role is done.

The dance music sounded right after the cheers for Alex and Janetta subsided. The lights hanging above highlighted the palace couple.

Alex reaches out her hand to Janetta and pulls her to the middle of the dance floor. The atmosphere became dark as the two sejali stepped beautifully together. Everyone applauded.

Sofia took advantage of this moment to step aside. Even if he wasn't there, no one would look for him. Sofia sneaks into the crowd and goes out onto the balcony.

The night wind soon hit his face.

Sofia propped up her almost collapsed body on the edge of the balcony. His body lost its power. Rough breath.

It's all over. Everything's been sorted out. Sofia pressed her chest firmly while calming herself down. She is fine as Alex announces Janetta, but when the room lights dim and everyone's attention is on the only light, Sofia catches a glimpse of Alex's face overlapping with Felix.

The lifeless stiff face of Felix de Elderbar, his son with Alex in a dream, flashed.

"Sophy."

"Geez!" Sofia shrieked in shock as a voice suddenly emerged from behind.

An open balcony illuminated by the moon is enough to know who owns the vote. Sofia gasps. Jordan Hexalios stood tall not far from him.

"Jor, Jordan." Sofia stutters. He saw Jordan. But she did not expect Jordan to come to her.

"It's me. Long time no see Sofia."

Jordan's low voice sent a cold tremor running down Sofia's back. Sofia bit her lower lip. As much as his energy controlled his body that continued to tremble.

"Don't be like that. You could hurt your lips Sofia."

Jordan approached then rubbed Sofia's lips with her thumb.

"What are you doing?" Sofia nodded and then retreated.

Honey, behind his back is a balcony railing. Sofia's body is limb. Fortunately, Jordan's hand swiftly grabbed his waist.

"Sofia you could've been hurt."

Jordan pulls Sofia's body closer. Sofia's face collided with her chest.

"I'm fine."

He tried to escape but his efforts were in vain. Jordan had buried his head into the recess of his neck. Sofia's body stiffened.

"Just like this for a while." Jordan's voice was muffled.

"Jordan." Sofia wet her dry lips. Jordan's sudden attitude frightened him.

"Please just for a second. I need some time to think. My mind is in chaos right now."

Jordan tightened his embrace. Sofia is helpless, resigned to Jordan's treatment.

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