"I'm fine," Silja replied plainly after getting the hint that her husband was a bit mad. With that, she remembered the first meeting with Donovan in the ballroom.

Even that day Donovan has warned her not to get close to the man standing in front of them.

Silja wondered why beef Donovan might have with his own subordinate.

All in all, he said that Silja decided to stay away from the man. Not just because Donovan said that but also because of lord Joshua's sister.

Olivia has created such huge trouble in the dragon Creek forest. Because of her Donovan almost died they lost a few of the soldiers too.

After that Silja was a bit confused as to whether she should make connections with him or not?

Joshua smiled, his eyes fixed on the woman standing there in a lavish gown and dazzling accessories. Looking at her a sudden regret washed over his heart.

He remembered the day when he first saw her. She was wearing a simple dress with nearly no makeup on.

Sitting in the corner away from people's eyes. Looking like a calm river.

A look and vibe contracting her today's look. Right now she looked like a mad river. Rampaging and ravishing all that come in her way.

Proud and mighty, unaware that her existence was only hers until she met the sea.

Lord Joshua looked deep into Silja's eyes. He had really liked her but it was a pity that he lost before he could try. But it wasn't too late either. With that thought, he smiled in his heart.

"How's your sister lord Joshua? I hope she is recovering well in the royal infirmary," Donovan Looked at the man with a slight smile on his face.

Joshua turned his attention from Silja to Donovan. He first looked down and then with his usually calm face he replied, "She is recovering very well if everything goes fine she will be alright right in a few days,"

"Ohh that's very good news. I wonder what medicine the royal infirmary is using that could heal such severe wounds," Donovan titled his head. Silja looked at the man and couldn't tell if he was acting or was actually unaware.

But he probably was.

"Well I don't know either but I'm grateful to the royal infirmary that my sister is recovering well," Lord Joshua sneered inside but what he spoke was honey dripping.

"That's alright. But I'm sure lord Joshua will surely teach his sister to behave in future. This time she was lucky, might not be next time," Donovan smiled and then pulled Silja away from there after conveying the message.

Lord Joshua's eyes narrowed behind Donovan's back. Then a beautiful smile rose on his face.

"Prince Donovan seems a bit mad at you," the woman standing beside Joshua commented with a big frown on her face.

"You think so? I thought he was very concerned about me and my sister. Didn't you notice that?" Joshua replied with a smile and then sip on his wine leisurely.

So what if he was mad? Is there anything that Prince Donovan could do about him?

That was lord Joshua's biggest leverage.

No matter what his sister did, as long as Joshua wasn't involved straight Donovan couldn't do to him.

"You don't like him much," on the other hand Silja's asked Donovan. Both of them were strolling through the hall.

"I have my reason for that," Donovan replied. He nodded at one of the ministers who was standing not far away from them.

"What are those reasons?" Silja titled her head towards Donovan. Their voices were very low. Almost like just moving their lips. With the room filled with dragons, they have to be cautious to avoid licking any information.

"He is involved in some shady deals,"

Donovan whispered, swapping his eyes on the crowd.

"What kind of?" Silja raised her eyebrows.

"Still investigating," he replied.

And then they both walked over to their family.

Benjamin was standing near Zivan and Samuel.

"Sister in law you are looking very beautiful today," Zivan was the first one to greet Silja.

Benjamin also was looking at them with a satisfied smile while Samuel stood there emotionless face.

He just nodded his head.

"Thank you, brother, in law," Silja replied to Donovan in the same tone he used and then walked towards his brother.

"You look happy," Benjamin patted Silja's head.

"Thank you brother," Silja smiled and hugged him.

"Prince Benjamin," it was Donovan who walked ahead and nodded his head at Benjamin.

"Prince Donovan," Benji also greeted Donovan.

"You both are here," soon Abrielle also walked towards them with Genie trailing behind her.

The girl was dressed in a baby pink fluffy gown, looking joyous and lively.

For the past few days, Genie has started to spend too much time alone.

Abrielle could feel that the girl was even reluctant to come to the party tonight.

"Good evening mother," both Silja and Donovan greeted in unison.

"Good evening. You both are looking amazing," Abrielle commented.

Silja was now looking at Abrielle in a totally different light. If not for the truth she found from Donovan about her being her stepmother she wouldn't have suspected that Donovan wasn't Abrielle's own child. In Silja's heart, respect for Abrielle increased.

"Good Evening sister in law," Genie also came forward and greeted Silja and came to hug her.

"Good evening dear," Silja also liked the girl a lot.

"Come with me, I want you to meet some people," Abrielle said and pulled Silja with her.

Donovan let go of her hand and nod slightly.

Silja walked behind Abrielle and heard Donovan saying, "Come back soon," she turned her head and smiled.

Donovan also went to meet some of his aquintees.

"Silja, this is madam Egerton. Wife of Duke Darwin Egerton," Abrielle introduced the middle-aged woman dress simply despite being at the high-end party from the royal family.

"Hello my lady," the woman has a very mellow voice which doesn't match her sharp features at all.

Silja looked at the woman and said words of greetings. She remembered the man named Darwin Egerton. He was the man whom she met earlier. A human duke between all the dragons.

Abrielle introduced her first since she felt that Silja might prefer to meet more people like her on this land.

That way she won't feel alone.

Plus duke Egerton and his wife were one of the confidants of Regalhelms so there was no way that Silja would be misled by them.

"I have heard quite a lot about you princess," the woman said. Silja noticed that the woman used quite a very formal tone.

Silja remembered that Duke Darwin had told her that he and King Evan were friends.

"Lady Egerton handles our business in the eastern continent of the city for me. She is a very smart and intelligent woman," Abrielle added and then after small talks, they walked away to meet other people. But just in a few words, Silja made her mind that she should talk to this lady named Madam Egerton again

Silja turned around and saw a woman smiling at her knowingly.

One after another Silja met many people. Abrielle explained about their work and also subtly hinted at their importance in small talk.

After an hour it was finally over.

After the formal invitation, it was time to present the gift.

This was such a big party arranged by the Royal family for the new daughter in law so how could people come empty-handed.

The first one to present the gift was Genie.

"Here, this is for you," the girl presented the small box wrapped in glittering cloth in front of Silja.

"What is this?" Silja's eyes widened in surprise.

"Your welcome gift," the girl smiled.

Silja looked at Donovan who nodded his head, encouraging her to open the gift.

Silja slowly unwrapped the box.

"I heard she was preparing this gift for the last two days," Abrielle commented.

"You don't have to mention that mother," Genie became shy.

"That made me more excited to see what was inside," Silja smiled at the girl and then opened the lid of the beautifully carved box.

Inside the box was laying a small hairpin carved from wood.

Silja has red hair while the pin was carved from the quiet darker wood.

The design was simple but it was very creative.

Silja has seen many of the artists who do such work in Atlanea and with just one glance she could tell that Genie was also one of them.

"Do you like it?" The girl asked with expectant eyes.

"I do. It's very pretty," Silja nodded rapidly.

"Did you carve this box too?" She asked, looking at a similar type of work on the box too.

Genie nodded.

Silja was very surprised to hear that. She has heard that Princess Genie was very pampered and brought up in a very strict environment like a proper prince.

Wood carving was a bit of a rough skill that royals don't prefer their women to learn.