TVRTH [Book 1]

Chapter 132

Revenge (II), Part IV

Translator: Khan

Editor Group: Liber Reverie

Perhaps Sarah's offer to be on her side was not just empty words, but she officially began to express her opinion, saying, 'Aria is not a wicked girl but a good girl,' and Marquis Vincent also sided with her, saying, 'I hope the poor Lady Roscent's case will be resolved quickly.'

The support of those with power exerted far greater effect than the groundless rumors that had been passed down from a person to another. Just a few days ago, because she had attended Sarah's engagement ceremony, many people liked and were interested in Aria. Therefore, people who had seen her in person and had experienced her looks and characteristics began to express their opinions, one by one, rather than rumors from unknown sources.

Annie's contribution also played a big role. Thanks to her spreading rumors around, Aria had become a poor girl, who had truly suffered unhappiness without any wrongdoing.

The servants of the mansion chatted, and the Count was angry at the shame of the family, and the Countess was in tears. And after days and days of sleepless nights of ever-changing rumors, Mielle was again given a letter from the princess.

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In the midst of such a tumultuous winter, Berry was still not caught. They searched her family, relatives, and acquaintances, but they couldn't find her.

It was questionable why such a small girl in her late teens could not be found. They also took the issue seriously and tightened security for entering and leaving the capital city. Doubts and suspicions grew bigger, and in time Aria used Annie to pour a dash of oil into the fire.

'Unless there is someone behind her, it will be impossible to spend this cold winter alone!'

It was indeed plausible and true that rumors spread that Berry must have been receiving help from someone, and several times the guards visited the mansion to inspect the servants and maids.

"I am not! I love Lady Aria so much!"

"Not me either! How much help could a servant give to a fugitive in the first place?"

They truly complained of their injustice, and it was true that the same servants' help would not last very long, so the investigation for the servants and maids was soon terminated. Of the successive claims, it was also due to the most credible one.

"I'm sure Emma's the only one at home who hates Aria. Emma felt sorry for Aria, whose origin was a commoner. She's always been so mean and said that Lady Aria was frivolous."

It was Annie's testimony. She had shared the moment when Aria was poisoned, and her experience working under Emma made her remarks highly reliable. Of course, it wasn't just her testimony. Confidence grew even more as other servants and maids said they had felt the same way. Also, Aria's tearful experiences played a part.

"Emma? I don't know... Emma... I guess she thought I'm defaming Mielle's reputation. Of course, she is right. As you can see, my origin is not good... and I'm still a little inexperienced to stand side by side with Mielle."

Aria, answering the question, was greeted with a glare of guardians. Every now and then she would shed a tear of lamentation and sorrow. She looked as if she were an angel from heaven, wearing a light pink outer garment that looked as soft as snow on top of a pure white indoor dress with no pattern.

Her blinking light-green eyes and the glare of her glimmering blonde hair, whenever she talked, the guards would blush.

"Oh, have you spoken to Mielle?"