Alicia and Latty exited the carriage and strolled to the VIP check-in line. Alicia looked at Latty and nodded briefly.

"Yes, Miss," Latty replied.

Latty shuffled the tickets from her trouser pocket and handed them to the sailor, whose eyes widened in surprise as he examined the ticket.

"Please excuse me...

M’lady…” The sailor dashed outside and summoned the captain of the ship.

The captain arrived soon after.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, M'lady." The Count was supposed to be here to see you off. I was hoping to meet his illustrious presence as well."

The captain bowed gracefully and extended his hand. Alicia smiled, picked up her dress,...