The Circumstances of Being Chosen as the Villainess’s Favorite - Chapter 65

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Chapter 65

 

“Of course, it’s true that Lady Claudius has become much softer compared to before. Still, from our perspective, we do hope that Lady Claudius would open up to us a bit more.”

 

What clever rhetoric, cunningly saying ‘we’ to pull the other three ladies of the reading group to her side.

 

“Only then can we clear up the misunderstandings that have built up about Lady Claudius, don’t you think?”

 

“Do you really think so?”

 

Having asked that question, I shrugged my shoulders and looked around at the ladies.

 

“Lady Sanchez just said ‘we,’ so let me ask the other three ladies then.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“Us?”

 

The startled ladies became like surprised rabbits.

 

Regardless, I tilted my head curiously.

 

“Do the three of you still have unresolved misunderstandings about Lady Claudius?”

 

Well, honestly, it was a bit underhanded.

 

How could they dare answer ‘We misunderstand Lady Claudius!’ here?

 

But.

 

‘Lady Sanchez was the one who acted petty first, wasn’t she?’

 

She shouldn’t have tried to divide sides by saying ‘we’ and such.

 

I stuck my tongue out inwardly.

 

Meanwhile, at my question, the ladies glanced at each other.

 

“Well, I’m not sure.”

 

“That’s…”

 

One lady who had been hesitating opened her mouth as if she had made up her mind.

 

“Honestly, she is somewhat difficult to approach. But that’s because she’s such a noble person, and I’m just being careful not to make mistakes.”

 

“I’ve never really thought that Lady Claudius treats me harshly either.”

 

Another lady joined in.

 

‘Huh?’

 

I blinked my eyes.

 

Because the two ladies’ expressions were very serious.

 

It wasn’t like they were forcing out answers to avoid Lady Claudius’s displeasure.

 

It seemed like they were answering because they truly thought that way…

 

“Of course, she doesn’t treat us as warmly as Lady Ansi, but that’s because you two were already close.”

 

“That’s right. She was actually quite down-to-earth, more than I expected.”

 

The lady who had first spoken continued carefully.

 

“I’m on the plump side, you know? But Lady Claudius told me this.”

 

The lady hesitated for a moment and quietly lowered her gaze.

 

“She said that managing my weight for health is my choice, but I don’t need to do it because of others’ opinions. She said I’m perfectly fine as I am now.”

 

At the same time, the lady’s cheeks turned rosy.

 

“Honestly… I was very moved.”

 

Lady Sanchez suddenly looked uncomfortable.

 

She had to.

 

I had seen her subtly hint several times, saying things like ‘Should you really be eating snacks when you’re that heavy?’

 

Moreover, Lady Sanchez’s karma wasn’t over yet.

 

“Rather, we should be grateful that you two joined our reading group.”

 

Lady Sherwood took our side like that.

 

“Actually, our group isn’t exactly popular in high society, is it?”

 

It was a slightly barbed comment.

 

And the way she glanced at Lady Sanchez seemed to be targeting the Peony group.

 

“But since Lady Claudius and Lady Ansi joined, recently other noblewomen have been showing interest in our group too.”

 

Lady Sherwood concluded with a bright smile.

 

“So our group owes a debt to you two.”

 

“…”

 

Lady Sanchez, cornered, bit her lips hard.

 

‘Hm?’

 

At that moment.

 

I discovered something unexpected.

 

Behind the columns over there, a familiar dress hem was sticking out.

 

It was a blue dress that perfectly resembled Lady Claudius’s eye color.

 

And the dress Lady Claudius wore today was certainly…

 

‘Lady Claudius?’

 

I opened my eyes wide.

 

‘Wait, why is Lady Claudius hiding there?!’

 

* * *

 

‘To think Lady Ansi was thinking about me so seriously.’

 

Evangeline clenched her fists tightly.

 

‘And I didn’t even know that, getting jealous just because she made another friend…’

 

Guilt washed over her like a tide.

 

But then.

 

“Oh my, Lady Claudius?”

 

Someone greeted Evangeline loudly as if wanting to be heard.

 

‘Could this voice be?’

 

Evangeline furrowed her brow and turned around.

 

It was Seraphina, dressed particularly lavishly.

 

She was dressed up with all her might, as if she could attend a party right away.

 

‘It’s fine, I won’t lose to the princess today either.’

 

She had come out for a change of mood, and considering she would meet various gentlemen, she had deliberately dressed up carefully.

 

It seemed she had done well.

 

Seraphina, who had been walking gracefully while holding heavy vases in both hands, smiled brightly.

 

“Hello? How wonderful to meet you by chance like this. Have you been well?”

 

“…”

 

“…”

 

The surroundings became quiet at the same time.

 

Evangeline pressed her lips together tightly.

 

‘She deliberately spoke to me, didn’t she?’

 

Seraphina’s intention was obvious.

 

She must be trying to make things awkward between her and the ladies by letting them know that Evangeline had been secretly listening to their conversation.

 

Evangeline reflexively turned around.

 

‘Oh no.’

 

She realized that Seraphina’s scheme had worked perfectly.

 

The ladies were looking this way in shock.

 

Especially Lady Sanchez’s face had turned as white as a sheet.

 

‘What about Lady Ansi?’

 

Evangeline urgently looked at Larite.

 

Larite had a deeply complicated expression.

 

‘What should I do.’

 

Feeling hopeless, Evangeline gripped her dress hem tightly.

 

‘Lady Ansi… defended me so sincerely like that.’

 

Deep self-loathing washed over her.

 

‘And I didn’t even know that, secretly eavesdropping on conversations…’

 

Right then, something unexpected happened.

 

“Ah?”

 

Seraphina’s flustered face briefly staggered.

 

Due to the high heels she wore to match her dress, she momentarily lost her balance.

 

However, the problem was what Seraphina held in her hands.

 

The white gerbera and the heavy vase filled with water began to sway together as Seraphina stumbled.

 

Naturally, the water in the vase sloshed violently and spilled out.

 

“Lady Claudius!”

 

Larite called out loudly to Evangeline.

 

Splash!

 

At the same time, the sound of water spilling rang out noisily.

 

Evangeline reflexively squeezed her eyes shut.

 

But no matter how long she waited, her body didn’t get wet at all.

 

‘Huh?’

 

Evangeline slowly lifted her eyelids.

 

At the same time, she opened her eyes wide in shock.

 

“L-Lady Ansi?!”

 

Larite, who looked like a drowned rat, was looking back at Evangeline urgently.

 

“You didn’t get wet anywhere, did you?!”

 

Only after confirming Evangeline’s condition did she feel relieved.

 

“Thank goodness.”

 

And rightfully so, since Evangeline was unharmed with only her hem slightly dampened.

 

“…”

 

Evangeline, overcome with emotion, bit her lip until it bled.

 

Her shoulders trembled, and then she suddenly raised her voice.

 

“Is that really what you should be saying right now?!”

 

“L-Lady Claudius?!”

 

Why is she suddenly getting angry?

 

Larite’s pupils shook violently as if struck by an earthquake.

 

At the same time, Evangeline hurriedly pulled out a handkerchief from her purse.

 

“Really, you’re completely soaked!”

 

The pure white handkerchief gently wiped across Larite’s face.

 

“What should we do about this…”

 

Evangeline, with a tearful expression, dabbed at the ruined dress, not knowing what to do.

 

Evangeline, who had been moving busily, suddenly turned her head and glared at Seraphina.

 

“Lady Lopez!”

 

At that fierce shout, Seraphina froze like a mouse before a predator.

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