My Body Has Been Possessed By Someone - Chapter 89

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Chapter 89
The moment their eyes met, Layla Everdin’s breath caught.
‘Why is Princess Amelia here…?’
She bore the Empress’s features so perfectly that Layla would never have recognized her if not for her golden hair and golden eyes. She was a princess who rarely ventured into society.
There had been rumors that Kanna Adis had cured Princess Amelia’s illness, but Layla hadn’t expected her to recover so completely.
Most of all, who could have predicted that Kanna would invite the princess as a friend!
“You said you were the young lady of the Everdin family?”
Amelia spoke with a sinister edge.
“The Duchess of Valentino impressed upon me most earnestly that I should wear a black dress. She said it was the dress code set by the party’s host.”
“That is… well…”
“I thought it strange at first, but the Duchess of Valentino is so naive. She assured me the invitation couldn’t possibly be wrong, so I trusted her.”
Her tone shifted to casual speech.
“So what is this?”
Amelia smiled with a twisted expression, glancing around as the young ladies all lowered their gazes.
“Everyone but us is wearing white.”
Princess Amelia’s temperament was legendary. She was the violent princess who didn’t back down even from the terrifying Empress.
“Are you mocking me?”
That Amelia bared her teeth in a smile—one that perfectly mirrored the Empress’s expression.
“It was… my maidservant’s…”
Layla barely managed to move her trembling lips. As she fumbled through the excuse about her maidservant, her mind melted into chaos.
‘Princess Amelia has begun her debut in High Society.’
So what would happen to High Society now? Surely the Empress would become her formidable backing.
That meant Marquis Mercy would also position himself behind Amelia.
She would certainly cultivate relationships with numerous nobles. After all, she was the full sister of Prince Crescent, who was favored to become Emperor. So then…
‘Being by Princess Lilienne’s side might actually be less advantageous than this.’
Which meant she absolutely could not damage her relationship with Amelia!
The young lady of the Everdin family was not the only one harboring such thoughts in this moment.
‘I can practically hear the gears turning in their heads.’
Kanna Adis fanned herself leisurely, watching with delight.
‘This is exactly when you deploy your strongest pieces.’
She currently possessed three powerful chess pieces in total.
The Empress, the Princess, and Kalen Adis.
Kanna intended to position these three strategically to reap the benefits. Why would she need to dirty her own hands in such squabbles?
So when she had visited Amelia for her medical consultation, she had brought up this matter.
“I’ve been invited to my first tea party among noble young ladies, Your Highness. It’s supposed to be an occasion to introduce a close friend.”
She had spoken shyly with a bashful smile, and Amelia had been delighted as if it were her own achievement.
“How wonderful! Finally, people are recognizing Kanna’s true worth.”
When asked if she could attend, Amelia had agreed readily. After all, she had been planning to make her debut in High Society soon anyway.
“To be introduced as Kanna’s friend—I’m the one who’s honored.”
But to be subjected to such mockery at her first High Society event. Given Amelia’s temperament, there was no way she would let this slide.
‘If word reaches the Empress, this matter will only grow larger.’
This incident would serve as proof that Kanna Adis enjoyed the protection of both Princess Amelia and the Empress herself. That was precisely why I had willingly participated despite knowing there might be unforeseen consequences.
It was necessary to make it clear to Princess Lilienne and the young noblewomen who followed her that they could no longer afford such pranks against me.
‘I’ve lit the fire.’
Now all that remained was to stand at a safe distance and watch the flames consume everything.
“At once.”
Princess Amelia issued the command in a low voice.
“Bring that maid to me immediately.”
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The maid’s screams pierced through the party venue.
“Aaahhh!”
Princess Amelia gazed down at the maid with cold eyes.
“Who told you to stop?”
At Princess Amelia’s words, the burly maidservant standing beside her swung the rod again.
Crack! Crack!
The strikes continued relentlessly. Princess Amelia administered punishment with the detachment of an executioner, while the noble young ladies present stood frozen in terror, unable to utter a single word.
How much time had passed? The maid could endure no longer and collapsed.
Yet Princess Amelia was a woman without mercy.
“Wake her.”
She issued the command in a voice devoid of all compassion.
“Wake her and resume the punishment. She is a criminal who dared insult the Princess of the Empire!”
It resembled tyranny, yet it was not. Like Crown Prince Kasil, she showed no clemency in her hands, but unlike him, her punishment bore a clear and justified purpose.
“Your Highness, please!”
Layla Everdin, unable to bear it any longer, fell to her knees.
If this matter escalated further? If the maid confessed that Layla had ordered her to do it? If she thereby fell from Princess Amelia’s—and the Empress’s—favor?
She would never be able to participate in High Society again!
‘Why won’t Princess Lilienne protect me?’
Layla stared at Princess Lilienne with resentful eyes.
‘Your Highness said it would be fun! It’s as though Your Highness ordered it, so why are you just standing there watching!’
Finally, unable to bear it any longer, Princess Lilienne stepped forward.
“Sister Amelia, please….”
“Step back, Lilienne.”
Princess Amelia did not even glance at her.
“Say nothing more unless you wish to receive an even greater punishment.”
Yet Princess Lilienne pressed on stubbornly.
“Please, sister, let your anger pass. This lowly creature’s mistake cannot even tarnish your honor. If you wish, I would gladly exchange my clothes with yours. So please….”
“Honor? You dare speak to me of honor now?”
Princess Amelia’s lips curled upward in a cruel smile.
“Do you truly believe your honor and mine carry the same weight?”
Princess Lilienne’s words caught in her throat.
Though both were princesses, a vast river of bloodline ran between them—an unbridgeable divide.
It was a chasm that Lilienne’s power could never overcome.
The young lady of the Everdin household realized that Lilienne could not save her.
What could she do? How could she survive?
In that moment of trembling desperation, her gaze met a pair of dark eyes.
Layla Everdin clung to Kanna Adis.
“I sincerely apologize, Duchess Valentino. This incident occurred due to my poor management of the household staff.”
Kanna paused briefly before deciding. After all, things had been growing tedious lately.
‘Time to evolve.’
Kanna approached the furious Princess Amelia and subtly linked her arm through hers.
“Your Highness, please let go of your anger.”
“But Miss Kanna, this isn’t a simple mistake we can overlook. It’s as good as a deliberate insult to both you and me!”
Kanna gently stroked Amelia’s arm.
“That’s precisely why I’ve already punished the maidservant. By now, the young lady of the Everdin household should have learned her lesson.”
Then she cast a subtle glance toward Layla Everdin.
“Isn’t that right, Miss Everdin?”
“Y-yes!”
A lifeline had been thrown down, and Layla seized it desperately.
“I will never make such a mistake again! Please, Your Highness, forgive me.”
“My.”
Kanna clicked her tongue softly.
“Look how pitifully she weeps, Your Highness. Please forgive her now.”
“But—”
“I’m asking you as a favor.”
“…!”
Amelia bit her lip, huffing like an angry beast before her shoulders finally sagged in defeat.
She simply couldn’t ignore Kanna when she put it as a personal request.
“Fine. Since you ask it of me, I have no choice.”
In that moment, Layla nearly burst into tears of relief. She had finally been forgiven!
“Your compassion is truly admirable, Your Highness.”
Kanna spoke thus while glancing around the room.
“Since Your Highness has graciously overlooked this incident, everyone must be more careful from now on. You understand, don’t you, Miss Everdin?”
Kanna smiled at everyone present and spoke gently.
“So let’s all be mindful going forward.”
The noble ladies stood frozen, watching the scene unfold—the way Kanna Adis handled Princess Amelia as though taming a wild beast.

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