The date mentioned on the tea party invitation was four days later .

"Good day , lady Helen Mackil.

I hope you are doing fine after the incident that happened last time with you and tge prince .

I would be holding a small tea party event four days later with all the beautiful young ladies I the east palace and would love if you could join us too ."

the invitation was short and precise .

Helen was not someone who would backdown just because she knew that the empress was just trying to find some fun in two ladies fighting for the prince .

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Helen knew that lady Clivat would also be invited .

jannat prepare be a orange dress with black embroidery work on it .

jannat replied "yes Miss, I would ask the dresser to prepare it soon"

later that day Helen went to her dad to ask for permission.

the duke was a bit worried as he knew that Lady Clivat would also be invited .

he worriedly asked Helen wether she would be okay .

Helen nodded her head , smiled and said "dad don't worry, you daughter is strong and won't cry for the love of a prince anymore "

listening to Helen the duke asked what she meant.

Helen calmly spoke" Daddy, I would like to call of the engagement between me and the crown prince soon ,I do not wish to stop my dream in the fences of a palace ."

listening to his daughter's words the duke became so happy that tears fell from his eyes.

he said"my baby girl , this dad may be not that dependable ,but if there is anything you want I will do all I can so you can get it . so if you love the prince you don't have to backdown."

Helen smiled and spoke" no daddy , I would no longer be tied to the shackles of loving a prince who doesn't care about me ."

listening to Helen the duke hugged her and patted on her head telling "my daughter , you are growing up fast , you are becoming more mature."