the talking immediately faded the moment she walked into the ballroom with the companion of sir youngdo. she could hear people talking, mumbling about her return and the scandalous relationship between the princess and the knight. isolation, escape, wedding, chinese prince, these words covered her previous bright reputation as one of the most overachieving ladies among the high society. so here she is, making a statement to everyone that princess juyeon would never be really defeated. her smile was as sweet and gentle as two years before, but there was something different about her. those who thought princess juyeon was no longer relevant should look out; just because she missed out a few parties and seasons, but that doesn't mean she allows people to challenge her.

 

people's glare on her was sympathetic. was it because princess juyeon was back and she could no longer shine as her replica? danhee didn't know, and she didn't want to figure out. she looked around the room and spotted prince juwon being with a certain lady. merely a backup option, that's what she would always stay as. no one ever seemed to recognise her as just kang danhee, and her name seemed to be relevant only when it was associated with someone else. disappointing those she truly cares about, danhee is determined to fight for herself this year, erasing the gossips and rumours that scarred her. she is going to tell everyone that she is the only one writing her own fate.