Chapter 45 (1/2)

Annette was really annoyed at Diana’s behavior. You should take care of your jealousy on your own, why do you have to drag someone else to play some role for you? It wasn’t even a good role to begin with. Diana just wanted to project her own jealousy and inferiority on Annette. It was just absolutely detestable.

Although Diana’s level of arguing was somewhat cute, Annette didn’t want to further develop this sick behavior. If she didn’t take care of Diana now, she might go around spewing nonsense to others. Before her reputation could be damaged, Annette had to step on Diana’s delusion. Annette smiled graciously and said,

“Of course, the two are a very good match. I can’t wait to see their wedding. It will surely be a wonderful royal wedding just like those in fairytales. Wouldn’t it?”

‘This just comes up again and again! ‘ Diana clenched her fists hidden under her gloves.  Annette pretended to be unconcerned on the outside, but just like her, she sure must be jealous of Celestine, who was about to become the Crown Princess. If she couldn’t help but be jealous of her own best friend, then how miserable must Annette be?

Prince Ludwig, in particular, treated her very specially, to the point that there were even rumors that he liked Annette. The man who was wrapped around her finger was now going to marry another woman. Which woman in this world would be comfortable with this? Diana had no doubt that she was just acting that she wasn’t bothered by this. So Diana tried to smile and hurt Annette.

“Oh my, so you’re looking forward to my friend’s wedding! Celestine will be very happy to hear that. Celestine and I are really like sisters, so I can’t help but feel grateful for all your kind wishes. Celestine will be here soon anyway. So how about you come with me and tell her what you just said yourself?”

Diana was so delusional that for a moment she completely forgot that Annette was above her in social ranking. Why is she not all bothered by this? Seeing that she was the only one who was caught up in the ugly jealousy, Diana’s felt her mouth become dry. She somehow wanted to rip away Annette’s elegant mask.

“Of course, you would right Lady Annette?…. No, sorry, my bad! Now you’re Marchioness of Carnesis!”

Diana thought that Annette would be uncomfortable with congratulating Celestine in person. Even if she gave a pretentious congratulation, that pretty face would sure become somewhat distorted because of the humiliation and jealousy. So she was sure Annette would somehow turn down her offer.

“That’s good! I really wanted to ask Miss Diana this. I’m really grateful that you brought this up first. Thank you very much.”

Contrary to Diana’s expectations, Annette had come to the party to confront Celestine. But she also knew there would be a huge crowd of people around Celestine as people would try to get acquainted with the soon-to-be Crown Princess. So Annette was worried about how to approach her. But thankfully Diana offered to personally take her to Celestine.

Annette concealed her smile and grasped  Diana’s hand in a more friendly manner. I would face Celestine no matter what! I’ll make sure of it! Annette really wanted to talk with Celestine. Seeing this, Diana’s pupils trembled greatly.

‘This, what is this?’

As Annette held her hands, Diana could not do anything. She hesitated a little, but then suddenly, the entrance of the garden party became noisy, creating a small disturbance. After seeing this, Annette smiled and said.

“It looks like Lady Celestine has arrived! Since you have said that you would take me to personally greet her, shall we go and say hello? We must not miss this opportunity to impress the future Crown Princess. Shall we?”

Annette, with a graceful smile, grabbed Diana’s hand. Diana, who was led by Annette, looked as if she was being dragged by the reins. The slender small woman pulled her towards the entrance and for some reason she couldn’t push her off. Diana, who was accompanied by Annette in a hurry, quickly cleared her mind.

‘No, maybe it’s better this way!’

After all, two were better than one, and three were better than two. Since Celestine was her friend, she sure would take her side and help her tear off Annette’s pretense. Diana, who had gone crazy at this point, hastened her steps and headed toward the entrance. Soon, Celestine’s beautiful and rich dark brown hair will come before my eyes… Wait uh?

‘Platinum blonde hair?’

Standing like a rock in one place, Diana looked dumbfounded. It was not Celestine who was surrounded by people and received people’s greetings and flattery. No, it wasn’t even a woman in the first place.

The tall gentleman, with smooth face, and dazzling platinum hair, was a middle-aged man whose age was difficult to guess. A man radiating cold elegance from head to toe turned his head in her direction. As soon as she realized who he was, Diana felt a tingling in her head. Especially because she was attacking his daughter. Her feet became more numb.

“Oh my God, your Excellency, the Duke of Bavaria, has himself come to this party!! It is truly an honor for us.”

Marquis Eloque, who ran out to the entrance, said in an exhilarating voice. His garden party was very good, but it was also a bit lacking to be considered as one of the best social events. And the Duke Allamand Bavaria, also known as the Blue-blooded Bavaria, only attended the best. So therefore, his sudden attendance was nothing short of the highest praise for the party organisers.

‘I didn’t hear that my father was also going to participate in this party.’