The Abandoned Villainess Takes Everything This Time - Chapter 50

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50.

Chapter 14. Life is easier when you live it like you’re slightly drunk

Duke Tillard was the first to barely open his mouth.

“How are you here…?”

His incompetent granddaughter who should be recuperating at the annex.

Why was Lillian here?

People were equally bewildered by Lillian’s attire.

‘She always dressed rather vulgarly.’

It was an assessment that didn’t know it was all due to Karkin’s taste.

The Lillian who appeared now was wearing a purple chiffon dress sprinkled with pearl powder.

“Oh my…”

Someone who saw Lillian’s entrance unconsciously let out an exclamation of admiration.

And rightly so, since this was the first time Lillian had worn clothes that properly fit her figure.

Moreover, she was entering with the Crown Prince’s party… but.

Why was she entering holding hands with the Crown Prince?

* * *

These were people she hadn’t seen in an incredibly long time.

“Li, Lillian?”

And they were people who had never once worried about her during her absence.

Lillian smiled beautifully.

“It’s been a long time, everyone.”

What a good night.

‘As expected, His Imperial Majesty isn’t present…’

He was a peculiar person who didn’t care what his children did, as long as they married within the Five Great Families.

Instead, what caught her eye were the Second Empress and the original male lead.

And of course, Lillian’s family.

Her grandfather, Kuern. Iris.

Kuern was the first to approach.

“You…! Why are you here-? What about Ramio, no, why-?”

It was behavior completely unbecoming of an elegant count.

The combination of Lillian and the man standing beside her like a totem was just that bizarre.

“You’re being undignified, Count.”

“Lillian-.”

“I’m also a daughter of the Five Great Families. It’s not forbidden for me to come here, is it?”

“You were recuperating at the annex. But how did you come here…”

“Oh my, about that.”

Lillian shyly covered her mouth.

“His Highness the Crown Prince and I… have become acquainted with mutual affection…”

“…What?”

“Oh my, why are you acting like you don’t know…”

“What?”

Kuern seemed increasingly bewildered.

Lillian ignored his response and gently led the Villain toward where the Duke was.

“Your Highness, Duke Tillard is over there. Shall we go greet him?”

“Ah. Yes.”

The Villain smiled prettily with his eyes.

Like a true villain, he seemed to find tormenting his opponent quite enjoyable.

“How nice to see you at the ballroom, prospective grandfather.”

“Wha…! Grand…?”

“Why are you so surprised? If I become engaged to Lillian, Duke Tillard would naturally become my grandfather too.”

“…!”

Duke Tillard almost grabbed the back of his neck.

Lillian understood to some extent.

I know. An announcement made without any agreement is frightening and absurd.

‘But this way, it will look like Duke Tillard has been secretly backing someone behind the Empress’s back.’

Iris for Prince Kail.

And Lillian, after being broken off from her engagement, seemingly being given to the Crown Prince.

The Five Great Families needed each other, but they were also a group that secretly distrusted one another.

This was an opportunity to shake up Tillard and Pavil.

…Right, let’s not forget. Crisis is… opportunity.

Lillian covered one cheek with her hand.

And she mustered up some courage.

“Oh my, Your Highness. How embarrassing.”

She meant she lightly hit the Villain’s shoulder.

It looked very bold to others, and honestly, Lillian was a bit nervous about doing it too.

But then Lillian definitely heard it.

“Dear God. Then you two are…?”

“But Lady Lillian-.”

“She broke off her engagement with Count Pavil, didn’t she? That’s why she left!”

“But it seems the Tillard Ducal House knew about this?”

It was exactly the reaction Lillian had been hoping for.

Tillard surrounded by eyes full of suspicion and curiosity.

But then a dignified voice full of laughter was heard.

“What a face I haven’t seen in a long time.”

“…”

“You used to chase after Karkin so much, and now I meet you at a place like this, with that boy. Lillian.”

Lillian’s former prospective mother-in-law and… the original male lead had arrived.

Kail looked at Lillian and the Villain alternately as if they were filth stuck in a sewer.

“What wind brought you to appear at such a place?”

“Wind, you say. Well, it’s true that I came out to get some fresh air with Lillian.”

The Villain readjusted his grip on her hand.

This time, instead of just holding hands, he interlaced their fingers deeply.

Anyone could see that this man was also thoroughly enjoying this moment.

And instead of attacking the Villain, the Second Empress.

“My… Lillian. This is so sudden.”

She turned her gaze to the most convenient and easy prey.

“It’s understandable for a man to mention breaking off an engagement.”

Empress Robellia smiled beautifully.

“But showing generosity toward the childish pranks of youth is the virtue that’s truly needed.”

“…”

“That’s exactly what a woman of the Five Great Families should embrace.”

“…”

“Lillian? What do you think?”

Yes, meeting you directly after so long, you really haven’t changed at all.

This was what Lillian hated about Empress Robellia.

It would be better to have someone who shows their true colors while shouting and causing a scene.

She pretends to understand like this and then ends up taking the side of her own faction.

‘And in front of everyone, no less.’

…Since my mother passed away early, there was a time when I desperately wanted to see this person as a mother substitute.

So I fell for those words telling me to yield like that.

However, Lillian smiled brightly.

As much as you know me, I know you too.

“My apologies, Your Majesty,”

“Yes, Lillian. You truly are such a good child-.”

“My standards have become too high.”

“…What?”

“After meeting His Highness the Crown Prince, oh my, goodness!”

Lillian covered one cheek with her hand again and sparkled her eyes.

‘Jealous Pavil’.

Well, where would you find someone without jealousy.

But they are truly exceptionally sensitive – even over trivial things, they get scratched up immediately when compared to others.

No matter how much they cultivate their character.

“There’s simply no comparison with the young Count of Pa-vil.”

And the Empress was extremely sensitive about her family name.

“Oh my… after seeing such beauty, I simply cannot bear to look at anything else now…”

The surroundings became so quiet you could literally hear the sound of sweat drops falling.

No one had ever so openly stated that Tarandia’s beauty was superior to Pavil’s lineage.

The original male lead and the Empress wore expressions of disbelief.

But Lillian already knew.

That depending on the situation, it’s more comfortable for people to act crazy rather than serious.

“Lillian. A man should not be judged by his appearance. As time passes, they all become the same.”

“If all men are the same anyway, I’d rather live angrily while feasting my eyes on a handsome face right now…”

However, knowing this man’s destructive impulses, I absolutely must…

I’m thinking of making the safest exit possible, but…

“You’re still young, Lillian. You haven’t developed the eye to see a companion’s character over appearance.”

“Character is important, yes. But His Highness the Crown Prince is superior to the young Count…”

The hand I was holding trembled finely.

I suppose even he finds it amusing to hear.

“And above all, he cherishes me even though I’m powerless.”

Lillian simply smiled at her own lie.

This relationship would have been nothing if Lillian hadn’t manifested her abilities.

But now their minds must be turning.

Since she’s powerless, wouldn’t it be fine to give her to the Crown Prince?

No, wouldn’t she be too valuable because of her background?

…And so on, they’ll be busy racking their brains with greed.

But the Empress sighed as if tired of childish games.

“Such public declarations are very improper. You’ve shown no courtesy at all, so I’ll consider it cute playfulness-.”

A mocking low voice came from behind Lillian.

“What could be so difficult about it, Robelia.”

“…!”

Shallow wrinkles formed on the Empress’s white chin.

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