Just as Charlotte was about to unleash her fury on then, she heard steady footsteps approaching.
Surprise flashed through her eyes when she saw the Grand Duchess approach with some other aristocrat ladies who had followed when they saw her and her group headed towards the Marchioness. Everyone was excited to witness some drama.
The ladies with Viscountess Essylt, all of whom had lower status than the Grand Duchess and her companions put on flattering smiles as they greeted the Grand Duchess and her group.
Catherine nodded indifferently. "I see you ladies are engaged in conversation. I hope you don't mind if we join you?"
Viscountess Essylt smiled. "It would be impudent of us to do so, Your Highness. I was just telling Lady Oswalt about how it was her inability to produce an heir for the Marquis that caused—"
"Viscountess Essylt, you look wonderful today."
All of a sudden, Catherine interrupted her.
