Chapter 22: Gatecrashed
"What a wonderful evening for the Claymours! Happy birthday, Lady Narine," a Countess greeted Narine.
Narine flashed her gentle smile as she clings to Carsen's and Seth's arms.
"Thank you, Countess. My father and brothers really made a huge effort for my birthday banquet. Ilang beses ko na silang sinabihan na hindi na nila kailangan pang gumastos nang malaki para sa akin. Geez, these men of our hourse really is stubborn," she chuckled.
"My, my! Of course they would put a huge effort for one of the most beautiful faces of the capital. Ganiyan ka lamang kamahal ng mga Claymour," the Countess insisted as she hides her mischievous smile under the fan that she's holding.
"Narine is already growing up. Even though we did spend a lot, everything in this banquet is my sister's idea, Countess. Money is not the issue," Seth answered as well with his gentle voice.
"Really? You did a great job for a first timer, Lady Narine. You are truly the unvaluable gem of this house."
Narine and Maurielle shared glances. Taas-noong napangisi na lamang si Maurielle sa tabi ni Duke Claymour na nakikinig lamang din sa usapan. Paminsan-minsan siyang ngumingiti sa direksyon ni Narine. Kahit si Narine ay hindi rin maitago ang malaking ngiti sa papuring natatanggap.
"Though it is a shame. This year, your eldest daughter is absent again for her little sister's birthday. This is supposed to be a joyous night for the family," sabat ng Count na kanina pa tahimik.
Halos sabay na napaiktad sina Seth, Carsen at Duke Claymour sa narinig. The Duke particularly tightened his grip on the champagne glass that he's holding. Igting ang pangang pinanood ni Narine ang reaksyon ng tatlo. Agad na sumama ang timpla ng kaniyang mukha. Ganoon din si Maurielle.
Ever since that bitch was kicked out of the house, I would often catch them visiting her room during the night. Especially during that bitch's birthday or during her filthy mother's death anniversary.
Palaging ganito ang reaksyon nila sa tuwing nababanggit sa usapan ang babaeng iyon. Tch! If you're gonna die, just die already.
Stop ruining my perfect life! I already got everything that you have. So just stay there in the North and die without anyone knowing. Annoying bitch!
"T-The first lady of House Claymour has arrived!"
Muling napaiktad ang mga lalaking Claymour at ang mag-ina sa anunsyong narinig. Napatingin sila sa double door na kabubukas lamang.
What did he say? Did I hear that right?
"Lavinia Ariadne Shan von Claymour!"
Agad na nanginig si Narine sa narinig. Napabitaw siya sa pagkakahawak sa mga braso ng kapatid. Maurielle had the same reaction. The horror was visible on their faces. Hindi makapaniwala sa narinig.
Setharius almost lost his grip on his wine glass upon hearing the familiar name. Umawang din ang kaniyang bibig at nanlaki ang mga mata habang nakatingin sa pintuan ng Banquet Hall.
Carsen and Duke Claymour had the same reaction. Both were taken aback by the sudden announcement.
The hall went silent. Everyone's attention was on the door. Some are confused but most of the guests were intrigued by the familiar name.
BINABASA MO ANG
Angel Of Venom
FantasyContinent Series #3 Lavinia Claymour grew up without receiving the love and affection she's been craving for. Having an evil stepmother and half-sister, being ignored by her own brothers and father, betrayed by people she loves, on top of that, she...