A Villainess' Lawyer - I'll Help You Get The Palimony You Deserve

Chapter Eleven: Her Past - Debutants and Admissions (15 - 16 year old)

In every young noble lady's life, there was one momentous milestone they must first overcome before entering high society. To many, it was the most important event of their lives, their make it or break it moment – after all, one good impression could be all it takes to have an opportunity to marry into a better family. So much so that numerous noble families poured out an incredible amount of money and effort to make sure that their daughters had the perfect debut, and there was no better stage to do so than the official Imperial Debutante Summer ball, the grandest debutante ball. One that takes place every year in the Capital before the start of a new academic year.

Unfortunately for the Vanderwood family, they never anticipated that their daughter would ever 'return' to them and were completely unprepared when launching her into high society, a necessity as Imperial law states that only socially debuted young ladies can enrol Celestial Academy. Thus, they hurriedly rushed to get rid - no, 'introduce' her as soon as possible.

Now, considering the fact that she had always been such a hot topic of gossip amongst high society since her childhood, perhaps it was only natural that her presence would strike a chord within individuals in attendance. It was either that, or they were simply admiring her emerald peak lapelled suit as she entered the hall.

"...look, isn't that..."

Various orbs widened in surprise.

"She's back,"

Came the hushed shock of another.

Anna frowned in confusion, glancing between her two friends who shared a knowing look between each other. The young lady frowned, feeling rather left out as she had only recently moved to Capital within the last three years. Coming from a Northern territory, but desperate to make friends, the young lady had done her best to move within various social circles in high society and certainly thought she knew everybody there was to know at this point, but clearly she did not.

"Who?"

"Over there, that girl..."

A closed fan was pointed towards the blonde that had made her way to the refreshments table.

"Oh!"

Another girl in their circle of friends beside her gasped, covering her mouth in surprise.

"Wasn't she sent to the Convent?"

Now Anna was even more confused.

"What, why?"

"Oh, that's right! You're new to Capital, Anna, so you won't know but..." Her friend motioned for her to lean in, she did. "She used to have quite the wild nightlife."

"Sneaking out at night,"

'It was dusk, not night.'

Rebecca mentally remarked, amused by the group's lack of social awareness as their voices had vividly carried over to where she stood.

"Hanging out in seedy bars and back-alley locations,"

'It was just one tavern.'

"She even started a civil uprising supporting the commoners."

'Vive la revolution~'

"And she still dares to show her face here !"

'Not like I had much of a choice.'

Celestial Academy had their enrollment requirements and there was no way that the blonde was going to miss entering the school this academic year, not when the storyline has finally begun.

"Everyone knows that the Vanderwoods tried their best to hide her, but I heard that even the church didn't want her."

Rebecca had to hum in agreement there, they technically weren't wrong there. She could remember a few individuals who had practically prayed for her removal.