Harriet, Penelope and Arai were sitting and making small talk when people who didn't dare approach the Emperor and Liam approached her.
Whereas Harriet was listening to the gossip Penelope told her while watching the guests present their gifts to the Emperor. Every year, the three of them always did the same thing. They liked to sit on the edge of the party floor gossiping, snacking and watching the events at the party.
But thanks to everything that went before, tonight's party wasn't going to go smoothly for Harriet.
"M-Madam Goldlane, good evening. Do you remember me–"
"Ah, Madam, it has been a long time!"
"Madam Goldlane! Didn't we meet two years ago at–"
Even though it looked like Harriet was smiling and answering everyone, she was actually doing it with an empty head.
Penelope
