Yvonne's assumptions were right as the moment their group entered the actual venue of the tea party which happened to be different from where they had been gathered earlier, she caught sight of numerous familiar faces who had been absent before.
This new open area had large tables arranged at an appropriate distance from each other.
The tables were close enough to allow everyone to converse without having to raise their voice above what was deemed proper according to their society's etiquette but at the same time, it wasn't cramped that could make one feel uncomfortable.
The Duchess had put in a lot of thought while planning this event for such a large guest list and her efforts were visible for everyone to see and appreciate right now.
Once the group of children had arrived at this new place, Topher and Damien were the first to separate from them as they headed in the direction of the older boys who had gathered not far from where they stood.
This chapter was to show how the nobles have formed factions among themselves.
Time leap from next chapter onwards~