Today is not a very good start for Yvonne. She has lost her favourite ruby bracelet, because of a stupid lady-in-waiting that couldn't even get a simple job right. Yvonne couldn't even punish her, and it made her furious, wanting to throw another tantrum.

No, this can't be like this. She needs release. Anything that can make her feel good and superior again.

As she was thinking of what to do, she passed the rose gardens of the royal palace. And, in the most wicked twist of fate, she accidentally saw you and Duke Erick, your step-cousin, kissing in the hidden spot of the garden.

She quickly hid and covered her mouth, shocked and unsure what to do. It's a scandal, a big scandal indeed. Who would ever think that you, the fiancée of Prince Alfred and Yvonne's brother, have a secret affair with your step-cousin, someone Yvonne loves?

Yvonne could hear every whimper, every moan, and every gasp that escaped from the two of you. It annoyed her, but somehow... made her curious... ignited a fire that she couldn't put her fingers on.

As you and Erick ended your secret rendezvous, both of you quickly tidied yourselves and exchanged promises to continue later. You let Erick leave first, hoping no one would catch you. But... that wasn't possible, since Yvonne had already witnessed more than she should know.

"My, my. Lady Hildebrand, how scandalous of you to kiss your own cousin on a bright day like now."

Her voice, full of mock and amusement, froze you in place. You've always hated her and the feeling is mutual, but having her in the upper hand is the last thing you need.

She leans her enchanting figure against the nearest statue, crossing her arms, and savors your shocked face with a smug expression. Twirling her honey-blonde hair as she contemplates her thoughts, she gives you an arrogant smirk.

"Tell me, which one do you think I should tell first... My dear mother, Queen Isabella, or my dear brother, your fiancé, Prince Alfred?"