Chapter 39

The night started so peacefully. The light shone to its peak as celebrities arrived one by one. This is the night of establishing sovereignty.

Some Queens will rise and some queens will fall from grace. 

However tonight isn't about Queens,

The red carpet was shone in glittering lights, the walls were lightened and the reporter's camera was beaming their blinding flashlights.

In one of the corners, there was a large crowd of people surrounding a woman whose face was full of tears and grief.

" I can't believe how shameless the world is..." She stated before crying out loudly.

Hearing the commotion the crowd was getting bigger and bigger as everyone was interested in the hot tea, especially on occasions like this.

" I heard she is one of the Mornachs, I thought those big families don't have scandals "

" Haven't you heard? On the day of the death of famous Morningstar's sister, there was someone else " the gossip lower her voice and asked " guess who ?"

" Don't make me guess now, split it"

" It was the daughter of Mornachs, and somehow I have heard that it wasn't an accident "

" It can't be, If they were murdered the Mornachs wouldn't have let the murderer go...Or

Wait, wait, Unless...unless they couldn't punish the perpetrator, but who has that influence? "

There was discussion everywhere that some people forgot that they were here for the Royal ball.

The reporters were comforting Miss Lidia so was everyone else but that seemed to fan the flames of her grievance, 

" No, No! I'm not talking about anyone. I just missed my daughter, sorry for being too emotional, She always has this dream of walking on the red carpet of the Royal ball with every camera on her-" She said in a cracked voice, she paused and whipped her invisible tears before she continued,

" When I saw all of this I remembered her, I can't believe she was not here to witness this! "

As she spoke all the people were looking at her pitifully, They knew she was in pain but she was holding it in, such a woman who couldn't get justice for her daughter and was forced to bear it all, how miserable she looked if you ignored her extravagant outfit,

That kind of injustice makes everyone want to shield and protect her, some of the people were recording and others were live streaming so a lot of netizens were paying attention to it.

Many were curious as to what exactly happened but were afraid to hurt her feelings Until one loud voice rang,

" Miss Mornach, is it true that Ayra Morningstar killed your daughter and her sister?"

Hearing that the whole crowd went silent except for Lidia who cried like there was no tomorrow,

Not only the people present even the netizens were holding their breath.

Ayra was now a hot juicy, she has the potential to become an international sensation and was nominated for many awards inside and outside the state, To be exact this was the peak of her career,

If what was said is true then she will become a public enemy let alone saving a jail time which is obvious, right now she will need more than a miracle and thanks to her growing fame she had some people who come to her defence but those comments didn't last for long.

As everyone was busy pitying her, Lidia whose face was full of sorrow was smiling deep in her heart. She was mocking every one of them, she never paid attention to commoners anyway,

If it wasn't because she needs to bring down Ayra she wouldn't troubled herself like this.There is nothing she loathed more than poor people,

' Look! all I need is a few tears and you all bend for me. Ayra! Ayra! Dear I will make sure you regret your choice back then '

Her eyes scanned the crowd and saw everyone was waiting for her answer, and the scene busted her ego the the peak but she knew better than to say it herself so she put on a teary helpless expression with her hand on her head acting as if she would collapse at any moment.

If anyone knew what she truly felt they would award her with an Oscar, Even the movie king has nothing on her but since no one does all they felt was a pity for a poor woman,

" I-I-I can't, You know it what an accident, It has to be, my niece wouldn't " 

Her voice was hesitant like someone who was afraid but still couldn't help it, many concluded that she was covering up because of their family ties so they felt more and more hatred for Ayra.

Although no one said out loudly they could guess what was going on. And because it was a national event most of the people here were people with influence and many swore to protect Lidia, either because of pity or to curry favour with the Monarchs.

As the time flew and Lidia went in the crowd dispersed but the discussion was nowhere near the end.

Because Lara always kept it low and Kyle didn't want so much attention they just had a regular ticket and they didn't even pass on the red carpet. 

Park Soo-Hyun as the organizer wore a red and blue suit dress with a hat.

Royal Ball is more like a Met Gala but here is not only about fashion, It's a ball where influential people meet and connect so the dressing code is extravagant no matter what the theme is and this year's theme is ' Avatar: The Last Airbender '.

Seeing that all the A-list stars and powerful people were in already the reporters were about to retire for the day when they heard a scream,

The door opened and Ayra in her long black dress walked out like a queen on her throne. Everyone had to agreed that she was the most glamorous that evening,

She walked on the red carpet, the flashlights were like fireworks, shooting up the sky, blinding eyes but even though she couldn't see what was in front of her Ayra's eyes were lively and a wide smile on her face,

She missed this feeling, of being at the centre of attention, having people who cheer for her, this feeling was so good. She missed it, and everything about it,

However, something deep inside her was worried. Worrying that this night wouldn't be as peaceful as it seems. 

Looking at the faces of the people around her she had a feeling that there was a reason why Soo-Hyun was hiding this ball from her, however, she didn't want to be in the dark forever.

Whatever comes let it come she will never avoid anything, she stood on the carpet confident and acted like she didn't notice a thing,

Eva was worried about her because she wasn't blind she could see how everyone was looking at her and somehow her heart was heavy. Unlikely Ayra who was in the dark she knew what was happening.

' I should have stopped her '

She regretted it but was already too late because someone came running at her and threw eggs, and others followed by throwing whatever they had in their hands,

Ayra frowned, she might be ignorant about the world but she knew that she had never done something that deserved this much hatred,

" Get out of the entertainment industry you bitch, #Justiceforelnora #justiceforaysel "

" Turn yourself in, You are digress. Not even your family can protect you now, Turn yourself in "

There were shouts everywhere and reporters took this as a chance to flood her with questions.

" Why did you kill your cousin? "

" Were you jealous of your sister's talent that why you killed her? "

" Was it because of a man? "

They said what they felt like saying, all those questions became possibilities. In their eyes, she was a cold-blooded murderer already. Not everyone wanted real justice for the two, most of them wanted a scope, the reason for their hatred wasn't necessary pure but as long as they had a common enemy, It was okay .

Ayra was terrified. That was her sore spot and they are picking it over and over again. She lived in regret for three full years but she wasn't as cold-blooded as they claimed she wanted to refute but nothing could come out of her mouth,

Until a voice rang and her heart shook.

" If any of you saw her killing those two with their own two eyes move forward "

It was a calm but authoritative voice that sent send shiver down everyone's spine.