Chapter 3

If anything characterized the Veritas sisters it was their union and complicity, if anyone decided to meddle with any of them they would have to deal with the consequences of the other two.

Alexandra knew that this story was different from the one in the book because she was there and would never allow herself to end her life and that if Ana was destined to love the Emperor, she would not stand in the way.

The three of them finished putting on their dresses, that night there would be a Gala at the Emperor's Palace and it would be the first party that the three of them would attend together because just a month ago Ana had been introduced to society, she could not wait to dance all night long arm in arm, laughing and chatting with other ladies of the high society.

As soon as they got into the carriage Count Veritas was already dazed by so much chatter and silly laughter of funny girls, but he still smiled, because he loved those three girls more than anything in his life, more than his own title that was about to disappear for lack of a male heir, hopefully God would grant him life so that one of his grandchildren could inherit his position.

- I hope that tonight Alexandra and Ana captivate enough to attend tomorrow's courtship, Isabel, do not forget to greet the Claves, it must be clear that you are their son's fiancée- said the Count.

- Of course, Father- Isabel nodded.

- Dad, couldn't we skip our marriage duties tonight, it's Ana's first party, let her enjoy it- Alexandra said.

- Ana can, but you Lexi, you already skipped your duties a year ago, we are running out of excuses to refuse proposals- the Count smiled sweetly, in his eyes Alexandra had always been the most rebellious of his daughters, the one with a volatile imagination and dangerous ideology, always advocating for the wild freedom of her and her sisters, and in another time he would allow it, but now, for the sake of his daughters, the three of them had to find a husband, and soon.

They arrived at the palace and were welcomed by the Royal Escorts, upon entering they were amazed by the beautiful ballroom, large windows overlooking the gardens, a golden chandelier and in the background the Emperor's throne, empty, as was customary, the Emperor only came out at the time of toasting and then disappeared, but that was not important for the Veritas sisters, As soon as the music started to play, Ana grabbed Lexi's arm, the young girl wanted to dance, she wanted to know that world of dances and dresses from the hand of the sister she admired the most, for Ana, Alexandra was the best model of woman she could aspire to, strong, independent, no one could take advantage of someone like Lexi.

Alexandra noticed Ana's excitement and the sparkle in her round eyes moved her, Isabel had soon disappeared, fulfilling her role as future Duchess Claves, she walked to the dance floor hand in hand with Joseph Kian Claves, so Lexi did not hesitate and took her little sister to dance, they danced one, two, three pieces. The young gentlemen accompanied them, some of them already knew of Alexandra Veritas' fondness for dancing and although some of them had already suffered from the rejection of the girl with fierce eyes, they still enjoyed her company, and many others already saw that moment as an opportunity to court the youngest of the sisters.

It was then that Alexandra noticed him, in one of the pieces, her gaze was directed towards the Emperor's throne and from the shadows a masked man was watching, "It's him" thought Lexi, the white mask was unmistakable, that disturbing and inexpressive porcelain mask that covered the Emperor's entire face, As well as his bluish hair, for a moment Lexi had the feeling that the Emperor was watching her, her directly, but it was surely her imagination, because the Emperor, according to the book, wouldn't know about the existence of the Veritas until their wedding.

Ignoring that strange situation, Alexandra and Ana danced until their feet swelled.

- You never told me these parties were so much fun- laughed Ana.

- They are if you look at them as just that, parties, not like those girls, look at them, they just approach the gentlemen waiting for attention- Lexi pointed to a group of young girls bowing to boys as they smiled wooingly at them.

- Daddy says this holiday season we must find a good husband.

- And you will find him, honey- Lexi replied.

- Do you think so?

- Of course, and you're so pretty and nice that he'll be someone very powerful.

- I just hope he really loves me- Ana sighed.

- And he will, believe me- Lexi said confidently, stroking the red locks of Ana's hair, thinking about how impossible it was for the Emperor not to fall in love with her.

- But, no matter what I went through, you will never leave me, right Lexi?- Alexandra looked at her with affection, in her past life she had never had siblings so that warm feeling next to Ana was new and incredible.

- Of course not Ana, no matter what happens, you and Isabel are the most important thing to me, I will never leave you- she said before hugging Ana.

Around two o'clock in the morning the family left the Gala, the Count was very pleased, not only to see his daughters enjoying the evening but also for the many compliments and proposals he had been receiving during the night for his little sensation Ana Holy.

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