EVELYN
After several rounds of dancing, the ball came to an end, and everyone was escorted to the dining area. Several large tables were spread across the hall. The King, the Dowager Queen, and the ladies were seated at the front table, while the courtiers took the others.
There was a brief period for conversation before the banquet began—both a social warm-up and a prime opportunity for the chosen lady to impress the King with her wit or intellect.
But Georgina, rather than charming the King with clever remarks or engaging conversation, seemed far more interested in the timing of the food. She glanced back at Jessica and whispered, “When will the dishes be served?”
Jessica looked visibly embarrassed. It was equally mortifying for her to have to remind Georgina that eating wasn’t the m
