No One's POV
Lily slipped back into the main hall, her expression once again back to normal She scanned the crowd until her eyes found Viella.
Viella was standing near the center of the room. She had a small satisfied smile on her lips as she watched the scene nearby. Lily's gaze followed her lady's eyes and landed on Alina.
The girl was standing in the middle of a circle of whispering guests, looking absolutely laughing stock. Every time Alina tried to hide behind a pillar, someone would point and giggle. Her embarrassed face was truly a sight to behold.
Lily felt a rare spark of amusement. Seeing her lady so happy and genuinely enjoying her little game with Alina made Lily hesitate. She had meant to rush over and warn her about Elias and his plan but she stopped herself.
Not yet, Lily thought, I won't ruin her moment of joy just yet.
Instead of approaching Viella, Lily melted into the shadows of the ballroom.
