Charlotte had just presented Orion Asbourg.

"I am delighted to meet such charming ladies..." Says the latter

Arianne's reaction, compared to the shy reactions of the other guests is more exotic.

Arianne's thoughts:

"Orion, future Duke of Asbourg, who has just returned from his studies abroad. Due to his social position and family fortune, it goes without saying that Orion is a good match. Most of the women would fight to get some of his attention. So much so that my parents saw fit for me to marry him! I present Orion Asbourg, my ex-husband!"

We were not married for financial or political reasons. When Prince Nathaniel married, my reputation deteriorated. The women of the court were having a great time.

"Arianne De Fiennes didn't get her way! The prince slipped through his fingers!"

"She has deserved it."

Even my servants, so docile in front of me, untied their tongues behind my back. To restore our honor, my parents agreed to give my hand to Orion Asbourg. As he was about to become Duke, the gossip about me fell silent.

"However, that doesn't mean that our marriage went well. Seeing him brings up bad memories in me.... Maybe I should leave?.....No !" Think Arianne as she shakes her head

"I put aside my aversion to Charlotte by coming here. Until I have the information I need, I will not leave." She adds

"Are you aware that the church celebration will be postponed by a month? The sculpture of the King that was to be moved into the Church is not yet finished." Informs Orion

"A month?" Arianne is surprised

"The sculptor who was in charge of it injured his right hand. We had to look for a replacement." Add Maria

"One month... As I recall, the party had been postponed by two weeks..." recalled Arianne

"That gives us more time to choose our dress!" Nicole shouts joyfully, accompanied by some laughter

Two hours later, Arianne decides to go home. The other guests were gone.

Just as he was entering the carriage, the coachman called out to him.

"Miss, I... I'm afraid we can't go home with this carriage."

"How?" She replied, frowning

"One of our horses can't get up..."

Arianne approaches the front of the check mark. The horse looks sick.

"Can't you take care of these horses properly?!" Does she scream

"I don't understand... He was doing very well on the way there.... "

"I wonder which one of you or that horse will be the worst after I share it with Mother." Answers Arianne in a dry tone

"We can bring you back if you wish... It'll be more useful than bullying that poor coachman." Suggests Orion, who was about to leave. (Smiling)