Ronald and Paisley walked into the event hall hand in hand.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCuQpvcUz1C
Everyone focused their eyes on the entrance of the latest couple in the South.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ35urchwZgM
The murmuring and whispering became louder as they saw my supposed fiancé that I loved, holding my dear sister that I cared for.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXG8IMff8kn
"Lord Belv's lover is the other Lady Deor?"
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuleEnlRCR1
"He broke off his engagement for the bastard lady?"
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuKZ47eyvIH
"Lady Adrianna cared for and always protected Lady Paisley. They seemed so close"
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1VQeawkOhG
"I used to think Lady Paisley was innocent, but it seems that she's a sly fox"
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfYg7l3Py8i
"Tsk, stealing her sister's fiancé"
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvNKQUWcZNA
"Poor Lady Adrianna...she must be heartbroken"
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeqpbv6GmFE
The nobles watching the drama all sympathized with me and looked at Paisley and Ronald with dislike.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrdrt1PSBhq
I held back the urge to smile and immediately retreated to a group of the most active gossiping ladies.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnkgdbgkLzm
Ronald had been able to read the mood, however, Paisley being the stupid bubble head that she was, remained ignorant of the current image she had slowly gained.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDgDfLWrD0v
Paisley seemed to always have the thought that everyone would love her no matter what she did.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjP1vLdu9WZ
Often times when growing up, she'd break something of mine or offend me and would not apologize and would instead say something along the lines of.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7f9Rc7ULxP
"I know you're not going to be mad"
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1kytBdaZBE
Or something like.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBum1vOjO7i
"You know I'm clumsy so I'm not to be blamed"
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWZmuXE8EWe
It seemed as if she had this perception that she was meant to be forgiven and loved by everybody.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡW3s8bWHhTa
It was my fault for nurturing this behavior. I should have long ago put her in her place.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQKqBcnXPoL
A lady who seemed to be resltess and could not remain silent anymore, approached me.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmvpwN4Psz8
"Lady Deor, how are you feeling?"
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUIPIoWkUkf
It was obvious that she did not have pure intentions since she had whispered to her friends around her before approaching me.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9mAggsyMC3
She was among one of the gossip mongers.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPoA1qPdHWt
I did not ignore her, but instead used her as a means to promote the news of Paisley and Ronald.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlyBEvCeQOL
Pitifully, I held my cheek and spoke in a low tone at first.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBD9qzE0ITN
"I'm fine"
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5WTOfjvL2j
I dramatically looked over at Paisley and Ronald who were standing next to each other, talking lovingly.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL8AbHRhtxX
Tears began to brim in my eyes and I spoke to the lady, this time in a louder voice.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡori8hx3JpW
"I don't know what I did to deserve this. Hic...it was really surprising when I discovered...hic...the affair between Paisley and Lord Belv.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCwlXTL2SgK
Hic...hic...I sincerely cared for Paisley...hic...she knew that I loved him. Yet..."
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDYVdfYvNmt
I covered my eyes with both my hands and excused myself from the venue after making such a scene.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5E3FSWVP2u
I ran out through the door, my hair moving behind me. I looked like a heartbroken girl running away from a sad scene.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0naGsEOZr5
My image was imprinted into the minds of the people at the venue that day. The talk about the relationship between Lord Belv and the Ladies of Deor became a very hot topic in the South.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTprQzaDDql
They talked about how I was lonely and heartbroken during the valentine's celebration.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6cZl0xoF5c
Many pitied me.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRHDdTHAgN4
Yesterday, Ronald did not expect that I'd show up at the valentine's celebration. He was part of the people who was deceived by my innocent facade.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkjDPZRb0FC
Ronald thought that I'd be too heartbroken or embarrassed to show up. It was obvious that he had planned to spoil my image to the nobles at the venue.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHKOy1cbprg
It came as a surprise to him that I got there and acted before he did anything.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7jWUZmZfX1
Well, my act yesterday is just the beginning my payback. A mere act to start up some rumors.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoCZh3sTfWs
Paisley had not been in the Deor mansion since the day before yesterday, and had just come back today.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM9n8DH7jPP
The servants have been actively gossiping about Paisley. Many seem to support me.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY5bcUAULBf
The day quickly went by and dinner time arrived. I then went downstairs.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCEPN4abHHZ
I was the second to arrive as only one chair was occupied. Seeing the first person to arrive, a fun thought appeared in my mind.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTmcj3at29v
"Hello brother Cardin!"
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrHXAYw9Ztj
Cardin Deor was Olivia's older brother and my cousin. He was the one that was made the heir of the Deor family.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvh6cPNHbVA
As I got down from the steps, I tripped on purpose making myself fall close to him.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVU3BFCjadv
Hearing my greetings, Cardin looked up at me. Seeing that I was about to fall, he quickly stood up in an attempt to catch me.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEQLbfv5kan
I fell on the chair next to him, and my body brushed passed his. I could see the faint hint of red creep up on his cheek. He gazed at me shyly.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqs26xpyfud
Internally, I felt disgusted by his gaze. But I masked this feeling and bowed my head shyly then moved over to the seat I usually occupied.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVr4goABjpd
The next moment, mother came down the stairs, with Olivia and Paisley following behind.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIOEHnKohW6
Since father was not around, mother occupied the chair at the head of the table.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcI7XjI6Bek
I looked over to the seat that was at the left hand side of the table. It was the seat were Paisley's mother usually occupied.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFEycnWuj4f
Ever since father left for the capital, five months ago, she hadn't been coming down for any meals and didn't leave her part of the mansion.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdUK0rYJVu2
I rarely ever saw her.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYc0sGYvPrD
The moment mother sat down in her chair, a servant wheeled in the cart which contained our plates of food.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsbb1uuPx9y
The dishes that each person usually liked was placed in front them.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfgxjhnchpz
Silently, everyone began to dig into their meal. But of course there was never a meal in the Deor household that was observed in complete quietness.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDjup4g6yLF
Olivia just had to open her annoying mouth.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcXJOifAUj1
"Marchioness, will Lord Belv's engagement with Paisley be officiated soon?"
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7f81JrwWnD
Mother paused her hand that had been raising her spoon. She looked over at Olivia then glanced at me.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkh9GH6jajT
"The Belv Duchy haven't said anything about an engagement with Paisley"
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡap8vv7myWF
Mother put it simply at that then continued eating.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoyIebAqHSA
The silence did not remain, as I spoke up with my head tilted while looking at Paisley.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkljU5P05FQ
"What? Ronald hasn't proposed an engagement yet? Paisley, is there trouble in your new relationship? "
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9nKiChHT7S
Paisley's expression seemed to become paler after hearing my question.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWU3Xbr5X4i
"N-no. Of course not! Ronald said we'd get engaged soon..."
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtz3W1jVeyL
Paisley seemed to be disheartened about the news. Her expression became dim throughout the whole dinner while I ate my food happily.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEG8fB9a2IX
I had purposefully ignored Olivia and she seemed to be displeased about this.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAibfMUvsWf
"Adrianna, didn't it take sometime before your engagement with Lord Belv became official?"
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAFIHxkDRp4
Olivia asked while blinking her eyes innocently.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIMwH93AIfl
I was about to refute when Cardin spoke up. "Don't speak about such unimportant matters, Olivia. Don't you care about how Adrianna feels!"
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUdFE8Y2Q1V
He said in a scolding tone to Olivia.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXSVz0kMl1M
Olivia seemed surprised by her brothers protection towards me. She narrowed her eyes and looked from me to Cardin.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVrnGRHmvn4
My expression was innocent as I held Cardin's hand in a soothing manner. I spoke in an understanding tone.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm5OUz2KVdC
"Brother Cardin, you don't need to be mad! Maybe Olivia was just trying to look out for Paisley. She didn't mean to hurt me. You knew she usually doesn't think that far..."
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvet4rWrT8f
Olivia's smile cracked as I said that she doesn't think far. When no one was looking, I looked at her with a grin but quickly switched back to my innocent expression.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYOSdLNzwbn
Cardin seemed to blush as I had held his hand.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0wKEUYHgKD
Olivia couldn't contain her hateful expression as she looked at me.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRnWF35Wki0
Paisley seemed to still be thinking about the talk about her engagement with Ronald since she seemed dispirited.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXR7hsNsvVU
I smiled, feeling satisfied.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzkS31NcKlz
While mother, ignored the mix of emotions that appeared from each side of the table and only continued to silently eat her food.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbkKBlQCwKm
'There's something up with the Doer household' Each servant thought while watching the family dinner.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTOPrQzX0AG
***
It was time to retire for the night.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnIRnqTVIke
Nathan had sent me a letter that he wouldn't be able to visit tonight, so I decided to preoccupy myself with something else.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡefGlM7cpUl
Henry and Harper came into my room.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj4euAMlGKA
I turned to them, dressed up in my all black clothes. They too wore all black.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9hpNlyquBA
"Henry, what did you say Ronald is doing now?"
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnNZ4W52esH
Henry spoke up. "He's invested lots of the Belv Duchy's wealth into the establishment of a farm.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe47rq4GodZ
Also into the refinement of the newly discovered chemical known as petrol.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeobJDxxIqk
Why don't you sue him since he stole your idea?"
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5uEV0kNokO
I had thought about it but it didn't seem good enough.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe3vwkEW32s
"Sueing him isn't going to bring the desired effect"
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEEZFodtPmJ
I had discovered the existence of petrol in this world. The chemical was plentiful in the Belv territory so I proposed doing a business with Ronald.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiQHXmktxhJ
However he stole my idea and went to establish a farm along with a refinery. I had forgiven him and had decided to look past it, but now...
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3o6QHFpGYt
"I've prepared the grenades and fire"Harper said while raising up a bag then putting it on back.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNjjB49wCwA
"Good"
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiXQa5GQfTb
Two hours later, Harper, Henry and I were on top of a building in the Belv territory.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf36H2dBdlM
Henry handed me my crossbow. I mounted an arrow unto the weapon. Harper set the ends of the arrow on fire, and almost immediately, I released the arrow, aiming for a window that was open.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPrVSHYjnwb
Boosh. An explosion happened and a fire began.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtrXyJokdfj
I moved to another replace and aimed for another open window. Harper once again set the next arrow on fire, then I released it.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5z9FuyzHVh
Boosh. Another explosion happened.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtqYrkj8YH5
Again and again, I accurately shot an arrow through a window. A blazing fire began to burn most of the buildings in the area.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMO9UOJZx1h
As the fire began to spread dangerously, we left the top of the building and walked to a safe distance were we would not be seen by anybody and still be able to watch the fire.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVVvxwoIXbn
Harper and Henry stood by my side, watching the fire along with me.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKfVd1wIMgX
Suddenly I couldn't contain it anymore and broke down into a series of hysterical laughter.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfarVFyCoFy
"Hahaha hahaha!"
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡubHgFN8k6p
The flames of fire reflected into my eyes because of my intense stare on it.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm4gWDdoAgL
I looked like a maniac as I continued to laugh.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV7LFCmJE50
When Ronald would see the scene, he'd probably go crazy...almost as much as I am right now.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhWBcL8132U
I could have sued Ronald for stealing my idea for the establishment of this business, but I didn't have that much proof about it being my idea.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1T717VyykS
And even if I did, it wouldn't hit him that hard.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM3bSIxngZZ
Compare being sued because of your business or having your business burnt into ashes!
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNCIvPEusc8
I wanted to see that pain on his expression. The dark circles under his eyes after sleepless nights. Wanted to watch him crumble
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw6mVZhsSa1
Paisley would also be affected because Ronald would often do actions filled with transferred aggression.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsqR5C11IDn
I admit that my actions are a bit too much. But who cares? Certainly not me.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7pthMcGHiO
Besides, isn't a villainess supposed to be cruel?
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbNgQNFcy8M
"Hahahahahahahahaha!"
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4QqbwN7mIn
I continued to laugh, like the psychopath that I was.
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQxJNRrmStK
229Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3OQd5lfzgf
