Iris and Hardin indeed came late. They all looked at them with the shame of being late. Even Harriet shook her head. Hardin wanted to hide behind Iris since he never was late for any kind of gathering like this. Also, it's a family gathering. Although his father was away because of some errands with Kane and Commander Sparrow, they still have Hardin try hard to hide from them, yet Iris was already checking out the food. She also greeted Lady Edward, Maverick's mother, and Butler Armin. In a few days, the King and Queen's engagement party will invite a lot of people. That also includes the Belmont family.
Iris knew well everything around their family. Although she's always away she was updated with everything around. She sat beside Hardin not even sharing her food. He stared at her and the good food that she plated beautifully on her tray. She grinned and showed it to him, not letting him touch any piece of the food that she prepared for herself.