The Villainess Epilogue (Under-Editing)

Chapter 17

THE GATHERING

Zabrina's Pov

After I talked with Countess Delilah I decided to pick out some food. But as soon as I started, many noblemens slash businessmen came to me so I never had the chance to do so. I need to talk to them to gain more support for my business and that's my priority for tonight. Maybe I should just ask Lorine to save some food for me.

"Goodafternoon Princess Estella! It is surprising news that you decided to start your own business!" bati ng isa. I bet his name was Steven Loudenbergh, and he has a mining company. He is good one, for I need a mining company to secure a hold of those precious magic stones.

"It's nice meeting you Princess Estella! Your business did really shock us to the bone! You exceed our expectations!" another nobleman exclaimed. And he is David Guenrios, he owns a shop containing magic equipments. He is also a nice pick for we could be business partners in some time after few months.

"We didn't actually think that the Princess would be interested in business" wika pa ng isa. Carlos Williends, and he owns a fashion company. He is also counted, for he might as well be a great business partner.

Nginitian ko silang lahat so I won't look a snob princess. Of course I need to play the role of a social princess to make them trust me, that's a thing in an event like this.

"Thank you for coming to this party made for my business opening! I'm really glad you make it here" wika ko sa kanila. Nagkatinginan naman ang mga ito bago tumingin ulit sa akin. That look they are giving...I know that look in their eyes...

"As you can see, we are very curious about your business and your future products, so we wanted to invest in your business" wika ni Sir Steven. I'm surprised they are the ones who bring this topic up. It would be easy for me this way. Tumango tango ako at tumingin sa paligid. Because I'd like to see if everyone is doing their own business. And many of them are looking at me, maybe they want to talk to me or something.

"Is that so? Then I would be pleased to introduce my business to all of you in some other time, as you can see, I also have many guests to serve tonight" wika ko dito. And I saw a small hint of dissapointment in his eyes and so as the other businessmen but I smiled at them. I know that it might change their mind but I shouldn't let my cards come out this soon.

"If you would excuse me misters" pageexcuse ko at naglakad na papalayo sa kanila. Nakita ko pa kung paano tumungo ang mga ito at umiling iling bago ako tuluyang makalayo. I just wish they can be patient.

Pumunta ako sa bandang balcony ng lugar ngunit napatigil din agad. This is making me remember about something. It's that day...

Napapikit ako at napahawak sa aking dibdib. What is this? Why do I feel suddenly uneasy? My heart starts to hurt so much! What exactly is happening to me? Is this about my magic core? Is it about something else?

Humawak ako sa isa sa mga poste sa isang tabi. I felt like my inside was going to burst, it was so hot and...dark. Nagulat ako nang may biglang tumapik sa balikat ko and right there I saw Duke Aljour. Nawala ng konti ang sakit na nararamdaman ko. But why?

I saw him ask for my hands, maybe asking for a dance. I can hear the music playing through the air. He is definitely asking me for a dance. Napatingin ako sa gitna at konti na lang ang sumasayaw. But then I just realize that everyone is looking at us. Napalunok ako at hindi ko alam ang gagawin. My body is aching and I realize that it is because of my uncontrolable magic core. I don't know what to do anymore.