I turned my gaze to the gift and opened it seeing a note in the box 'Huh, what's this?' I thought.

I unscrolled the note and started to read it.

'Dear Navier,

Happy birthday, I'm sorry I couldn't deliver the gift to you myself; I made sure to make it something you love, since I started taking sewing classes, and embroidery I thought that I should come up with an idea that I believe aligns with your interests and passions. However, before I reveal the surprise, I want to share a bit about the thought process behind this choice.

I know how much you value experiences and cherish moments spent with loved ones I understand the importance of meaningful gestures, and I sincerely hope that this gift brings a smile to your face and adds to the happiness of your special day. Your friendship means the world to me, and I look forward to celebrating another year of your wonderful existence.

I wish you a fantastic birthday filled with love, laughter, and all the happiness you deserve and I hope you love the gift.

Love, Angelica

I smiled softly at the note and put it down and picked up the gift and it was a hand-made teddy bear I looked surprised 'She remembered.' I thought as I held the teddy bear in my hands.

'Back when I was Crown Princess, Angelica had told me that the Empress took her shopping and wanted to get me a gift but the Empress told her not to bother me with a silly gift

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'Back when I was Crown Princess, Angelica had told me that the Empress took her shopping and wanted to get me a gift but the Empress told her not to bother me with a silly gift. I thought she would forget.' I thought as I held the bear close to me.'My mother showed me a magazine filled with dresses, jewelry, and many more I saw this teddy bear and wanted to get it but my mother said no, so I stopped asking and completely forgot about it.' I smiled and laid the bear on my bed. 

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-Angelica's Dress, Hairstyle, and Accessories-

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-In Angelica's Room-

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-Third Person POV-

Viscount Lotteshu sat in front of Angelica as he looked around her room it was more luxurious than Rashta's 'Wow, the Emperor sure does play favorites between the two. But the real question is...' He turned his gaze to Angelica who smiled at Diane as Diane poured tea into her cup 'Why did she invite me to tea with her alone.' He thought. Angelica started to sip the tea and Viscount Lotteshu looked at her choice of outfit 'She dresses appropriately for a Mistress just like Rashta wears simple gowns that emphasize her beauty. They both have different personalities and fashion styles.' He thought and Angelica turned her gaze onto him. "So, Viscount Lotteshu I'm glad you could join me. Have some tea" She said he picked up his teacup and took a sip of tea before setting it down "Thank you, Lady Angelica, for the invite. But why did you invite me to tea by yourself?" Viscount Lotteshu asked, "Straight to it, huh." Angelica said putting her teacup down.

"I heard your Rashta's owner, am I right?" Angelica asked him looking up at his gaze with a smirk.

Viscount Lotteshu flinched at the sudden question 'Why is she asking me that?' He thought "Lady Angelica, I'm sure you heard that I misspoke when I saw Lady Rashta. I thought she was someone else." He said as Angelica chuckled. "We both know you did not misspoke when seeing Rashta. So tell me what you know about her or..." Angelica trailed off as she snapped her finger and before Viscount Lotteshu could answer a sword was pointed at him "...Things will have to get messy." Angelica said in an emotionless tone. Viscount Lotteshu turned his gaze to the person holding the sword and it was her spy he turned his gaze back onto Angelica "Now, will we do things the easy way...Or...The hard way...?" She asked he nodded and told her everything about Rashta's life and her baby, while this was going on Diane was writing it all down for her lady. 

After tea, Viscount Lotteshu left and Diane handed the paper with everything he said to Angelica as she looked it over "Hm" She hummed a little 'So, Rashta has a son from Lotteshu's oldest son Alan. How a turn of events, but I could use what he said to my advantage.' She thought before sitting up and putting the paper in the drawers.

She then turned to the large Mirror on her wall and smirked: "She's fallen dead like a mouse."

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