The King's Beloved Empress
Episode 11 (In revision)

Today is Ellen's 18th birthday. Her mother this time invited more guests because next week her daughter will be engaged. Even the party alone was more festive than the usual year.

Ellen was not happy at all. He was a bit sad because no one could listen to his heart.

Today Ellen is of course dressed up very pretty. Everyone who looked at Ellen was fascinated. She was like a goddess who came down from heaven in a pink dress. But not everyone is complimenting. There were also those who talked about it secretly out of envy.

"My daughter is so beautiful. Happy birthday to Ellen."Mr. Marcus said to his daughter.

"Thank you dad."Reply Ellen this time with a sincere smile.

"Miss Ellen, happy birthday. You are so beautiful today Miss."Welcome Yohannes who also attended the party.

"Prince Yohannes? You coming too?"Ellen was surprised.

"Of course I came Miss. You've come to my birthday party. Right now I'm the one who's changing to attend your party."Yohannes smiled brightly while giving a box of gifts to Ellen.

"Eh? t-thank you Prince. You don't have to bother giving me a gift."Ellen said feeling disinclined.

"It's okay. Anyways...You will soon be engaged too. Think of this gift as a memory of me."Replied Yohannes with a somewhat sad look. Ellen could see it and she was sad too.

If I could refuse the engagement to the King, perhaps I would choose to marry a gentle Prince like him.

"Hello Miss Ellen. Your party is so great."Said Viona who attended the party.

"Oh, are you here Miss Viona? How are you doing? It seems like we haven't seen each other in a long time."Said Ellen who was actually lazy to respond to Viona.

"I was forced to come here by mother's orders. And we're not that close, you know. By the way your party is a bit tacky huh. And as long as you know, not only you will get engaged, but me too!"Viona.

Norak said?!

"I'm so honored that you've come to my party. Sorry if the party didn't live up to your expectations. And I don't care if you're engaged or not."Ellen.

"How dare you!"Viona said annoyedly.

"You're right because it's none of my business."Ellen said again.

"Then where is the king? Why didn't he attend your party? Does he not want to come because your party is tacky?"

Deg, Ellen immediately clenched her hands holding back the emotions. It felt like he punched that shitty Viona in the face. But there was no way he could do it in front of so many people.

"Then, your own fiancee where is Miss? Didn't he say he'd accompany you to the party?"Ask Ellen back.

"My betrothed said there was a bit of business so she couldn't come. Why did she come to your unimportant party anyway?"Viona replied that she still did not want to lose.

"Oh so. Well, that's right too. It's better than having to add someone who doesn't matter here."

"You!"Viona will still lose if she clashes with Ellen who is now.

"Vio! What the fuck is your attitude?!"Shouted a middle-aged woman who was the same age as Madam Ziane. Viona instantly turned pale upon hearing that terrifying voice.

"So you're behind mom like this? You dare humiliate me huh?!"Said a middle-aged woman named Lady Helen.

"Sorry ma'am...I didn't mean that..."Viona instantly shook. Both of the mother's children became the spotlight of the audience there.

Plaque! Lady Helen slapped Viona's cheek so strongly that Viona herself felt so shocked. He's been slapped a lot, but he's never been slapped this painful.

Ellen who had been satisfied to see the frightened Viona became pity. She knew that Viona was experiencing the same rules of life as her.

"You better get home now! Don't expect you to get out of your room one step!"Excited Miss Helen. Viona hurriedly left the party without saying anything.

"What's wrong, Miss Helen. I'm not fighting it. I hope you're not too cruel to Miss Viona."Ellen.

"Good Miss, thank you for your generosity."

Throughout the party, Ellen was completely bored and agitated. She really couldn't enjoy her supposed happy birthday party.

While the people were busy whispering and asking where the King should have come.

I really didn't expect that guy to come here. I also don't care about the questions of people who always want to know my personal life!

And the truth is that until late at night the party is over. The King also did not show his nose. The real Ellen didn't expect somehow to feel a bit sad.

He still remembered Aldrich who had come suddenly to his castle without any news and also today had not come without any news either. He almost thought that the King had really changed but he didn't.

Ellen went to her room and she was surprised to see the pile of gifts that had been piled up.

Well, at least I got a lot of sustenance today.

Just as Ellen wanted to open one of the presents, she remembered a gift box that Yohannes had given her.

Oh yes, I got a gift from Prince Yohannes!

Ellen immediately looked for a gift box from Yohannes that she had placed somewhere.

Well, here it is!

Ellen quickly opened her gift and her eyes immediately sparkled looking at the necklace with blue gemstones just like the color of her eyes.

How lovely...! The prince knows what I like.

Ellen with a thumping heart put the necklace around her neck. She was so beautiful wearing it while staring in the mirror. He did not get tired of looking at that sapphire blue gem necklace.

Tok, tok, tok, "Miss, this is Maya. Can I come in?"Ask Maya from the outside.

"Oh, yes please come in Maya."Ellen and she let go of the necklace put it back in place.

"Miss, sorry I interrupted. There's something I want to ask."Maya said with a somewhat sad look.

Ellen immediately had a bad feeling. Looks like Maya already knows something.

"What is Maya? Just ask."

"I accidentally saw Mr. Duke with Miss Carol. They...seems to look so close? Are.they-"

"No! My sister's not dating that woman! Don't worry Maya. Be-tomorrow my brother said he wanted to see you."Ellen panicked.

"What's? Miss is right? But...make Lord Duke want to see me?"Maya asked in surprise.

"I-I don't know either? But meet him tomorrow at the park. He was embarrassed to tell you, so he tipped it on me. Now you go, I'm a little tired today, bye, good night!"Ellen said as she pushed Maya out.

"But-but...Miss...!"Maya is astonished to see the strange attitude of Nonanya.

Ellen closed the door tightly. After a while, he peeked at Maya who was already gone. She quickly ran small towards her sister's room.

Seriate.