The Secret Affairs of the Fake Duke Couple (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 149

The orchestra conductor’s gesture changed the music. From the very first phrase, the captivating melody caused everyone to fall silent.

“Her Majesty Helena Strain enters!”

At the courtier’s booming announcement, the guests in the banquet hall all set down their champagne glasses and bowed deeply.

Only Helena stood tall, with little Joseph holding her hand.

Helena handed her fur stole to a servant and walked down the clear path to take her seat atop the dais.

The swelling music came to an end the moment she sat down.

“You may all rise.”

For a while, the banquet hall filled with the rustling sounds of people adjusting their attire.

Helena accepted a champagne flute offered by a courtier and smiled.

“Is there anything suitable for the Marquess Hastings as well?”

“We have lemonade and orange juice.”

Helena cast a glance toward Joseph, as if prompting him to choose. Joseph, who had been forcing a smile so hard his cheeks twitched, visibly flinched.

Any strict etiquette instructor witnessing this would have scolded him severely. Joseph’s face not only hardened but also turned deathly pale.

“Your Grace, which beverage shall we bring you?”

“O- O- O-… Orange juice, please.”

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