BRYN
The maids helped me into a silver dress of finest silk. The bodice was decorated by crystal beads in an intricate pattern, threads of which were also flowing over my shoulders and back. It was very beautiful and probably unbelievably expensive. But he never spared money for me. This wasn’t an issue.
I chose one of the diamond sets that he gave me for tonight – a necklace, a bracelet and a couple of earrings made by one of the best masters of the world. While my helpers braided my hair into a sophisticated updo, showcasing their talents. A few diamond hairpins finished the whole look for tonight.
Any girl would be happy to wear something like this to a ball at the palace. Any girl would be happy to be accompanied by a rich a handsome man.
Any girl but me.
However much I tried, my
