Duchess Anita's Chamber
Duchess Anita was sitting at her dressing table, removing her jewels for the night. She frowned slightly, thinking about Elizabeth, who was yet to return. She hoped that Elizabeth had done well.
The door was suddenly pulled open without a knock. Duchess Anita frowned, wondering who would dare enter her room so rudely.
"Elizabeth?" the Duchess called, frowning at her daughter's appearance. "What happened to you? You look as if you've seen a ghost."
Elizabeth's hands trembled as she pulled off her gloves. "It's Anastasia! She… she humiliated me, Mother. In front of everyone!"
Duchess Anita's expression darkened. "What do you mean? Did she refuse to apologize?"
