Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 775

Chapter 775 A Veil Of Secrecy

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She didn’t speak Nordian, but flawless Avenloran. “I am Maeve, Princess Royal Valessa’s personal lady–in- waiting. I will be serving you from now on, Miss Dray.”

Elowen nodded. “Alright.”

“The Princess Royal resides at her own manor in Kingsport. We will need to leave the palace first.”

With that, she pulled something from her sleeve and offered it to Elowen with both hands.

It was a veil, pale as moonlight.

Elowen took it, lowering her eyes to see Maeve holding a second veil in her hands.

“Why are there two?” Elowen asked.

Maeve replied steadily, “You are remarkably beautiful, Miss Dray. If you were to walk freely through the palace, people would undoubtedly remember your face and draw unwanted attention. Covering your features is the safest approach. Naturally, if you were the only one wearing a veil, it would look highly suspicious.

“Therefore, everyone in the Princess Royal’s entourage must be veiled. When Her Highness leaves shortly, she will tell Archduke Malkor directly that one of her maids caught a nasty cold and passed it to her, leaving her feeling dizzy. She has already sent the sick maid away but suspects the rest of her staff might

the next few days.”

be infected, hence the veils f

We were in the dead of winter, so catching a severe chill was perfectly common.

It was a flawless excuse.

Never stingy with praise, Elowen said sincerely, “You’re incredibly meticulous.”

Maeve bowed slightly. “You flatter me, Miss Dray.”

She paused for a second before adding, “We will wait here for a moment. Her Highness is timing her departure. When she moves, we will head out and rendezvous with her at the gates.”

Elowen asked, “Was this your idea?”

“Yes,” Maeve replied.

Elowen looked at her, silently re–evaluating the woman standing before her.

Γ

To be this sharp, thorough, and completely airtight in her planning–she was a rare talent. If only I could snatch her up for my Silverloom Exchange, Elowen thought.

Unfortunately, Maeve belonged to Valessa. She probably had zero desire to leave Nordia and follow Elowen to Avenlor.

And even if she did, Avenlor was a viper’s nest for Elowen and Cassian right now. It was far too dangerous.

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Chapter 775A–Veil Of Secrecy

Thinking of this, Elowen let out a silent sigh.

Maeve had no idea what was going through Elowen’s head.

Fitsber

She only knew she was plain. Since she was little, no one had ever praised her looks–her nose, her eyes. her lips, nothing about her was attractive.

Catching Elowen’s subtle reaction, she assumed this Miss Dray also thought she was ugly.

Unable to speak up, she lowered her head in quiet disappointment.

About fifteen minutes later.

Maeve stirred. “Miss Dray, it’s about time. We should go.”

“Alright.”

Elowen stood up and fastened the veil.

The sheer fabric covered most of her face, leaving only her eyes visible.

Maeve secured her own veil, walked to the doors, cracked them open to peek outside, and then stepped back, gesturing politely. “After you.”

Elowen crossed the threshold and stepped out of the side hall.

Maeve led the way, with Elowen following closely behind.

They passed through two palace gates and navigated a few corners without drawing a single glance.

Soon, the main palace gates were right in front of them.

A massive, luxurious carriage sat parked in the open plaza outside.

Valessa stood by the carriage, surrounded by a few attendants and ladies–in–waiting. Every single one of them was veiled, exposing only their eyes–just like Elowen and Maeve.

Right then, Elowen spotted a familiar silhouette out of the corner of her eye.

Frowning, she sped up and whispered, “Maeve.”

“The Commander of the Iron Guard, Darius. I ran into him at the inn, and he’s standing right at the gates. He might recognize me.”

Maeve didn’t so much as blink. Keeping her pace steady and her eyes dead ahead, she didn’t panic

She simply murmured, “Understood. I’ll handle it.”

Elowen was genuinely eager to see how the maid would talk her way out of this one.

The two of them kept walking toward the gates.

The distance closed rapidly.

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Chapter 775 Veil Of Secrecy

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