The Impact Of The Villainess' Fake Marriage On The Ending

Chapter 54

The emperor, who could not give a definitive answer to Kael's suggestion, could not overcome the time and circumstances and eventually raised his white flag.

He declared that he would hold a grand party exclusively for Adeline, and conveyed this intention directly to Kael.

The emperor clung to his request that the guards not be withdrawn until the party was held. He even asked without hesitation who would protect the capital if the knights of the north weren't there.

Kael accepted the emperor's offer. He wanted to withdraw the defense forces apart from the apology, but Adeline objected.

[It's a waste to just throw away a hand that we can easily hold and shake up. And I'm not saying that you shouldn't withdraw the defense forces at all. Let's wait for a while.]

She wanted to take all kinds of revenge, but at times like this, she had to be cold-hearted. It was a card that was earned in return for her immense suffering. She didn't want to use it all at once.

"I don't really want to stand out today. Is that not possible?"

"Absolutely not. Don't even dream about it, Your Grace."

Melissa shook her head firmly.

Today was the day she was attending the garden party held by Duchess Flora.

She had recovered a lot, but she wasn't actually in good enough condition to attend a party. So, it was a better decision to rest in the mansion after politely refusing.

Adeline, however, comforted those who were stopping her and raised her voice that she had to attend unconditionally.

Duchess Flora's parties were always big, and thanks to her prestige, there were always a lot of big social figures in attendance.

It was an occasion to examine how the aristocratic society worked at that moment, and it was an opportunity to get clues related to Adeline's false accusation. It was too unfortunate to miss it.

"Are you sure? Everyone will stick to you, Your Grace."

"It will be fine. If it's really too much, I can leave early."

Adeline smiled, saying that everything would be fine, but Melissa's face was filled with worry.

News of a party for Adeline hosted by the emperor quickly spread in the social world. Naturally, the social world turned upside down. It was the first time in the history of the empire that the emperor held a party in the imperial palace for a noble lady.

Adeline, who had always been a star in the social world, became the center of even more discussion because of it.

Moreover, the party today was the first event she was attending in the capital since the wedding and the false accusation, so it was clear that everyone would stick to her as Melissa had said.

"His Grace said he wouldn't go with you, right?"

"Yeah. Looks like he's busy. And he never participates in social events in the first place."

Kael only attended a few events related to Adeline before their wedding. He had never shown his face at social events.

It was a different thing before, but now that they were trying to keep their distance from each other, there was even less reason for him to attend the party.

"Let's go now. We'll be late if we're more relaxed."

"Yes, Your Grace."

Adeline got up from her seat, trying to erase Kael from her head.