Jennette Margarita/Timeline

## Background

Before his alleged death, Anastacius experimented with Penelope's body to artificially create a child infused with black magic whose power would surpass that of Claude's. Penelope died during labor and an ordinary child with jewelled eyes was born. With her true origins concealed, Jennette was taken in by Roger Alpheus, who wished to use her imperial lineage to advance his political influence within the Obelian Empire.

## The Lovely Princess

Since birth, Jennette was forced to keep her identity a secret, prohibited from revealing to others her relations to the imperial bloodline. Instead, she spent her days confined within the walls of the Alpheus mansion, dreaming of one day reuniting with Athanasia and Claude, whom she believed were her true family. At the age of 14, Jennette debuted in high society at the annual debutante ball, where Roger Alpheus publicly revealed her as the daughter of the emperor. Although Claude immediately recognized that Jennette was not his real daughter, her genuinely loving personality eventually melted his icy heart. He accepted her as family and allowed her to reside in the Emerald Palace, the official home of princesses for generations.

At some point, Jennette introduced her fiancé, Ijekiel Alpheus to Athanasia, the best man in the empire fit to be her husband. When Jennette reached the age of 18, her maternal aunt, Rosalia, secretly poisoned Jennette's glass and framed Athanasia in hopes of removing her from inheriting the throne. Jennette suffered from extreme guilt after Athanasia's wrongful execution and sought comfort in the arms of her fiancé, Ijekiel Alpheus. With his and Claude's support, Jennette managed to put the ordeal behind her and eventually married Ijekiel, supposedly living happily ever after.

In a post-mortem dream, Athanasia witnessed Jennette rushing to Claude's side as the emperor was rendered unconscious by a severe headache. The supposedly deceased Anastacius emerged from the shadows, beckoning Jennette as he stood over his younger brother's unconscious form.

## Story

### **Season 1**

Jennette seeks Ijekiel’s company, and the two head to the greenhouse together where he then informs her of his departure to Arlanta for his studies. Ijekiel comforts the teary eyed girl, promising he won’t be gone forever and the two share an emotional farewell. Several years pass and Jennette grows into a beautiful young teenager, she makes her official debut at Athanasia’s debutante ball where she meets Athanasia for the first time. Jennette offers to tie her loose ribbon for her but Athanasia assures her it isn’t necessary. Later, she approaches Claude and Athanasia after finding her lost ribbon and comes face to face with Claude for the first time. Upon introducing herself, Claude recognises her as the child Roger Alpheus took under his wing. Delighted at being known by the emperor, Claude concludes she is quite forward.

That same night, Roger chastises Jennette for approaching Claude and Athanasia without a plan in mind. Ijekiel tells his father to save the scolding for tomorrow as it is Jennette’s debutante party too. Before heading to bed, Jennette recalls Athanasia’s beauty. After their fortuitous encounter, Athanasia invites Jennette to her tea party and guests of various social standings congregate in the palace gardens.  As they converse, Jennette is surprised to hear Athanasia and Ijekiel danced together at the ball. At the end of the tea party, Jennette expresses she enjoyed their time together and Athanasia accedes her request to meet again.

At their next tea party, Jennette discerns Athanasia’s disinterest with the party’s conversation about handsome boys. The two converse and bond together by themselves away from the party. Athanasia reveals she never had female friends her age before to which Jennette expresses she shares the same sentiment. She extends an invitation to her new friend to spend time together at her house and the latter promises she will whenever she has the chance. After their heartwarming conversation, Jennette becomes momentarily distracted by the appearance of Athanasia’s divine beast and finds herself accidentally wandering into Claude’s garden. Face to face with the emperor himself, Jennette freezes in shock at the sight of him. Once she regains her composure, Jennette inquires if he remembers her and Claude responds coldly why should he remember her face. To her consternation, Claude spares her after deducing she is one of Athanasia’s esteemed guests, but warns there will be severe consequences if she is caught wandering again. Despite her frightful encounter, Jennette remains optimistic and heads back to the tea party. Some time later, Ijekiel and Jennette dine out at a restaurant, Ijekiel suggests they should check out a satin ribbon shop as it is not often she is permitted to go out.

A mysterious black haired man (who is Anastacius in disguise) initiates a conversation with her while she surveys the ribbon options. Assuming he is a stranger with whom she will never cross paths with again, Jennette confides with him that she wishes to pick out a gift for her younger sister. Anastacius eulogises the blue satin ribbon for its remarkable workmanship, explaining Jennette's "younger sister" will be ecstatic to receive a gift that matches her jewel eyes. Jennette accepts his suggestion and picks out the selected ribbon as a gift, blissfully unaware of the object permeating with dark magic. After explaining her complicated family situation, Jennette hears a snicker from the mysterious stranger and wonders if she has been mishearing things.

During her next visit, Jennette and Athanasia go on a boat cruise, Jennette comments Athanasia’s eyes are as blue as the lake, similar in colour to her own eyes. Recollecting their first meeting, Jennette mentions when she saw Claude and Athanasia at the debutante standing close together, all warm and amicable, she couldn’t take her eyes off them. As she gifts her the blue satin ribbon, the princess thanks her, promising to wear it at their next tea party. However, their next visit comes to an unfortunate end after a full grown Raven interrupts their tea party. Jennette joins the princess in petting the beast, and the ribbon imbued with black magic reacts, she watches in horror as Athanasia coughs up blood and passes out.

### **Season 2**

Jennette writes a series of letters to Athanasia while she is in a coma. Moved by her letters, Athanasia writes back to her and the two keep in touch.However, after Claude denies Athanasia as his daughter, Roger ceases Jennette from sending letters to the princess. Declared a fugitive, Athanasia takes refuge within Jennette’s home to evade the prying eyes of the palace guards. Upon hearing news of Rosalia’s death, Jennette weeps and laments the loss of her only immediate family left. Forbidden from attending her aunt’s funeral, she asks Ijekiel to give her deceased aunt flowers in her stead. Athanasia, who has been secretly overhearing the entire thing, takes pity on her and secretly leaves a letter in her room saying she’ll be meeting up with her in three days.

Three days later, Athanasia arrives at Jennette’s window. The grieving girl pulls the princess into a hug after being distraught over her disappearance. Comforted by her hug, Athanasia makes frequent visits to the Alpheus Household and the two have tea and cake together.In preparation for their secret outing, they disguise themselves in villager clothing. Since Jennette didn’t question Athanasia’s use of magic to conceal her true appearance, Athanasia surmises it is most likely she was raised to not ask questions. The two cousins explore various food stands and Athanasia advises they should address each other by a nickname to maintain cover so Athanasia comes up with ‘Athy’ and ‘Jettie’. By fate, they cross paths with the mysterious stranger Jennette met the other day. Jennette thanks him for his help and Anastacius inquires if Athanasia is the little sister she previously alluded to.

As Jennette impetuously struggles to construct an explanation, Athanasia divulges she perceives her as a sister figure, leaving the older girl at a loss for words. Once the confusion cleared up, Anastacius apologises for creating a misunderstanding with his words. Anastacius directs them to a handicrafts shop and Athanasia browses the shop. With Athanasia briefly distracted, Jennette apologises to Anastacius for compelling him to lie. To mollify her worries, Anastacius admits he too, isn’t supposed to be there. Following their subsequent confession, the two make a pinky promise to keep each other’s secret, much to Jennette’s delight as she never made a pinky promise before. Jennette confesses she feels close to him and the mysterious stranger reminded her of her father even though he doesn’t resemble him in the slightest. Anastacius’ amiable countenance crumbles and his demeanour grows cold. Athanasia interrupts their conversation after noticing his scrutinising stare, prompting them both to make their way back and the two cousins thank the mysterious stranger for showing them the direction to the shop.

Athanasia gifts Jennette a bracelet to commemorate their time together. Athanasia urges they should return home before dinner if they want to go out next time; Jennette is pleased with the idea of a next time. The day ends, and the two cherish the time spent together as Jennette discloses it is the first time she ever had much fun in her life. Upon reaching home, Ijekiel drops by to check up on her. To her surprise, Ijekiel departs the next day to locate the missing princess’ whereabouts. Jennette closely examines the bracelet gifted to her. Though she feels guilty for lying to Ijekiel, Jennette is elated that she and the princess have a secret to keep together and she feels like she is getting closer to her one and only sister. Her thoughts are interrupted when she hears a heated dispute coming from Roger’s library, making her way over she is shocked to find the mysterious stranger from her outing sojourning in her own home.

Roger introduces Anastacius as an acquaintance who will be temporarily staying at their home. Still dressed in her pyjamas, Jennette excuses herself and heads back to her room. However, the possibility of the mysterious stranger disclosing her secret excursion to Roger dwells on her mind. A few days later, Jennette observes Anastacius from afar, unsure how to approach him. To familiarise with each other, Anastacius asks Jennette to guide him around the garden to which she agrees, afterwards, Anastacius brings up her secret outing but promises to keep it a secret. Roger calls her into his office where he informs Jennette he will be heading to the palace and plans to bring her in Ijekiel’s stead, she then repeats the information to Athanasia though she wonders if she is being inconsiderate by doing so.

While Roger is busy doing official work, Jennette admires the Emerald palace gardens and notices all the flowers had fallen. She stumbles upon the emperor, passed out on the ground and rushes to his aid. Athanasia, disguised as a maid, also rushes to Claude’s side. Felix arrives and escorts Claude away after thanking her for finding Claude, Jennette is relieved to hear she isn’t going to be punished for wandering into the palace gardens. Back at home, Roger commends Jennette for her discovery as she is now granted an audience with the emperor. She returns to her room and informs Athanasia of her upcoming meeting with the emperor. After their night long conversation, Jennette doffs her ring to rest her eyes. Unfortunately, Anastacius catches a glimpse of her jewel blue eyes after rousing her from her nap.Jennette runs out of the room in a frenzied panic.

    The next day, Jennette follows Anastacius from afar, unsure how to bring up the incident about her eyes. Anastacius confronts her about her true royal heritage but vows to keep this revelation a secret. Jennette tears up out of relief. Athanasia, who has been watching them from afar, mentions it while they have tea together. Optimistic, Jennette assures her there is nothing to worry about as he can be trusted but Athanasia remains skeptical.Claude sleeps for the duration of their meeting. Jennette apprises Anastacius she has been granted another meeting with Claude and notices Anastacius looking at her coldly. She wonders if she is being too noisy but Anastacius gives prominence to her heartfelt contentment. Jennette confides she feels like she finally has a family.After her next meeting with Claude, Jennette finds out Athanasia was discovered by Ijekiel and is saddened at the prospect that Athanasia’s presence will no longer be a secret between just the two of them.

### **Season 3**

Jennette talks to Anastacius that she thinks that there is a barrier between her and Ijekiel and she also think that it will be better if the emperor and Athanasia knows that she is a "daughter" of the emperor and a "half-sister" of Athanasia. Anastacius says to Jenette that it is possible to achieve the love that she wants because "blood is thicker than water". Jennette silently questions what Anastacius said because it is quite far from the topic that they were talking. She thinks that he suddenly became a different person. She also suspects that there is something going on with Anastasius' family because he did not leave the Alpheus' residence. Before Jennette can even question, Anastacius invites Jenette to go inside. Before leaving, Jennette tells Anastacius that she will listen to him if there is something difficult going on with him. Anastasius pats Jennette's head.

Claude, Athanasia and Jennette are having a tea time outside when Athanasia suggests to move inside because it's too hot. Claude injured himself from trying to catch the steaming hot tea cup and Jennette asks if the emperor is not feeling well. She is ignored by Athanasia and is told to go back to her house. Lucas step in as Jennette is shocked about what Athanasia said. Recovering from the shock, Jennette is called by a maid to accompany her to home.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Episode 23
2. ↑ Episode 14
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Episode 3
4. ↑ Episode 43
5. ↑ Episode 22
6. ↑ Episode 23
7. ↑ Episode 31
8. ↑ Episode 32
9. ↑ Episode 33
10. ↑ Episode 34
11. ↑ Episode 36
12. ↑ Episode 39
13. ↑ Episode 40
14. ↑ Episode 41
15. ↑ Episode 42
16. ↑ Episode 45
17. ↑ Episode 48
18. ↑ Episode 53
19. ↑ Episode 55
20. ↑ Episode 56
21. ↑ Episode 57
22. ↑ Episode 58
23. ↑ Episode 59
24. ↑ Episode 60
25. ↑ Episode 61
26. ↑ Episode 62
27. ↑ Episode 63
28. ↑ Episode 82