While Penelope had been distracted for just a moment, an impromptu date event had unfolded between Ivetta and Rianel.

It was terrifying—this pull of the original story.

Since they were a pair officially sanctioned by the author, it seemed even trivial events were orchestrated to bring them together.

Penelope took a sharp breath.

Could it be… did Rianel come to Halo because of Ivetta?

It was a reasonable suspicion.

The sudden appearance of the Grand Duke of Rahinsel at Halo Manor had originally been blamed on his stepmother, Karla. But Karla had come seeking Ivetta.