My Starseed Meets Me In A Different World

CHAPTER CXLIV

Muirine

When the glamour fades, the essence of your true self emerges.

"Muirine, I can't believe it! Is this really you, sister?"

"Yes, indeed it is!"

"I'm so envious! I wish I could have a spotlight like this!"

I smirked to myself, reveling in the attention and praise my sisters were showering upon me as they marveled at the unreleased cover of the upcoming Da Privilege magazine, featuring yours truly as the main attraction for the month.

It was a moment long overdue, considering all I had contributed to high society since my debut as a young lady. Yet, finally, it seemed that people were beginning to recognize my worth—not only as a noble consort but also as the empire's Palace Cultural Liaison.

Initially, I had assumed the latter role was merely a superficial gesture to appease me, given my perceived lack of skills compared to other consorts. My father's disapproval and the whispers about my place in society had often left me feeling overlooked and underestimated, especially in comparison to Lady Astrid and Princess Keziah. I was tired of being sidelined and undervalued; I was determined to prove myself as competent as anyone else.

To see myself finally acknowledged for the value I brought filled me with a fierce sense of pride. It ignited a fire within me, driving me to work even harder to demonstrate just how brightly I could shine.

Initially, the role of Cultural Liaison seemed somewhat nebulous, but I quickly realized that as a consort, I possessed the power to shape it into whatever I desired. Once I found my footing, I decided to delve deeper into the nature of my work. Recognizing the potential to identify talent that could benefit Vesneau, I embraced the role of a scout with fervor.

I approached His Majesty the Emperor, requesting an advance in my monthly allowances, and set about assembling a network of assistants to handle the administrative aspects of recruiting such individuals. With my eyes set on uncovering innovators, I relied on my charm and social connections to guide them into the limelight, thus propelling them toward success.

At first, I doubted my abilities in this new venture, but it soon became evident that I possessed a natural gift of persuasion. My knack for saying the right things convinced fellow nobles to take on these promising individuals. As Vesneau's arts and culture scene flourished, my work became increasingly prominent, and my ambitions soared to new heights.

Though still in its infancy, I harbored aspirations of transforming this endeavor into a full-fledged business. The mere thought filled me with excitement! I envisioned an agency dedicated to nurturing the development of actors, musicians, singers, and more. However, there was still much groundwork to be laid, and my days were consumed with bustling activity, leaving me with little time to spend at the palace.

Yet, when my sisters insisted on visiting me, how could I refuse? Our interactions had become rare since I ascended to the position of noble consort. Julissa, the eldest of us all, who had been married for some time, now had three children, a son and a daughter, including a newborn son I was meeting for the first time, and Agnessa, recently married was eager to regale us with tales of her honeymoon at the illustrious Emerald Mirror hotel in Kladena.

"I can hardly believe this is real," I exclaimed, unable to tear my eyes away from the cover for the umpteenth time. The floral theme, chosen to symbolize peace and love for the upcoming issue, was simply breathtaking. As I gazed at it, a smile spread across my face.

Those who harbored disdain for me would surely be green with envy when they laid eyes on me gracing the cover of this coveted magazine. It felt like a dream come true, and I couldn't help but imagine the countless opportunities—both in terms of business and popularity—that would come my way as a result.