GLORIA’S POV
What is this smell?!
Is that the emperor? Am I allowed to be here? Why did the empress ask for me? Also, is the emperor drunk or something?
“Gloria, have a seat.” The empress offered. At first, I was reluctant, but since the empress offered it-
“You’re the archduchess of Hizar now. What kind of empress I am if I let someone with a title stand while sitting comfortably? Besides, Rochelle will punish me for showing you such disrespect.” And this woman is not joking around.
I nodded and took a seat across the empress. It would be impossible for me to sit in front or near any of the royal family before, but now I’m conversing with the empress as if I am part of the family.
“I’m sure the concubine did mention that as the archduchess, you will have your assets given to yo
