Chapter 47

Upon arriving at the palace, Ivy bowed and greeted King Michel and Queen Nami, just as Winter did.

"You're back? How did the race go?" King Michel asked.

"Everything went smoothly, Father. Now, how are the preparations for tonight's party?" Winter inquired.

"Everything is 100% ready. By the way, where's Race?" King Michel asked, not seeing his nephew with Winter and Ivy.

"Race is finishing up an event, King Michel, and since all the preparations here are done, let me return to the race arena," Ivy replied to King Michel's question.

King Michel glanced at Ivy and Winter alternately, his face filled with suspicion. "Has something happened without my knowledge?" he asked.

Winter looked at Ivy and quickly squeezed her hand, prompting Ivy to look at Winter. "Nothing's wrong, Father. Ivy just wants to be with Race to help him finish everything, didn't you say all the preparations here are complete? So, let Ivy go," Winter interjected to reassure he