A week and a half have passed, and everyone in the kingdom is preoccupied with preparing for the ball that’s coming up in a few days. Marie was humming as if the world had given her the favors. She was just so glad that she got a chance to prove to everyone that Venus is nothing but a plain princess that would bear the children of Louis. “Oh well, they don’t know that it was Louis who is barren,” She chuckled at her thoughts while ordering some of the maids to get her some water. She immediately composed herself after seeing Venus approaching her with numerous papers in her hands. “Marie, is everything going well with your plans? Remember, we only have days away before the ball, have you got the dress you wanted?” Venus spoke to her while noting something. “O-Oh, I already ordered my