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The servants who checked Lionel and Riv's invitations announced their arrival.

Even though their voice was not too loud, a brief silence fell.

Everyone's attention was drawn to them.

Lionel was smartly dressed in a black suit, but didn't wear makeup or wigs like the other men. Still, he stood out because he was tall.

Riv, who stood next to him, was also taller than most and exuded a cool and unique atmosphere.

Lionel whispered to Riv.

"Be bold. You are the Duchess of Sentoren."

"Yes."

Riv straightened her back.

Neither those who had claimed to be Queen Selina's entourage nor those who had ever seen Riv as Madame Katana recognized her easily.

Riv wasn't the shadow she used to be.

Riv had a strong husband who supported her.

"Thank you, Lionel."

Riv began to walk more confidently.

The dark red satin dress she wore spread out behind her.

Her arms were bare with her voluptuous breasts and alluring white skin were exposed. She looked elegant, with her seductive red lips, fair face and braided dark hair that were complemented by the diamond necklace that hung from her slender neckline.

The dark red dress, designed by Lionel and Ezerca, showed off Riv's elegance and at the same time accentuated her cool beauty.

"Lionel."

The Earl of Murden and his wife, who had arrived previously, approached them.

Sophia was excited.

"Oh my, Riv is so cool."

Sophia hesitated at Riv's cool vibe before she took her hand.

"My family wants to meet the Duchess of Sentoren. Come."

Riv was dragged along by Sophia and was promptly introduced to members of the Vincent family.

They were followed by Lionel and the Earl of Murden.

The Vincent family was composed of their benevolent father O'Neil, his beautiful wife, Milinas, and their three daughters, of whom Sophia was the eldest.

Noel Vincent and his family were also introduced, which distracted her even more.

Sophia was very excited.

"This is the Duchess of Sentoren. Riv, this is my youngest sister, Mary."

Seventeen-year-old Mary Vincent was cuter and more shy than Riv had expected. There was a freshness about her that was different from that of Princess Marianne and other girls her age.

"Nice to meet you. But have you never visited the royal family? I never heard the name Vincent in the palace."

Riv whispered to Sophia, and Sophia replied,

"We are aristocrats, but we are looked down on because we are involved in running a luxury business. That's why we've never been invited to the royal palace."

The Vincent family was free-spirited and didn't mind not being invited by the Royal Family.

Even if they were invited, they often didn't dare go to the palace.

"The Royal Family doesn't invite us, but Royal Family members are anxious about being able to obtain luxury items. Isn't our relationship strange?" Sophia smiled bitterly.