I Abandoned the Male Lead Who Cheated with the Villainess - Chapter 55
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Rix paused for a moment to gaze at the Tens mansion beyond the carriage before boarding. Tonight, he would finally face Ivonne directly.
“We’re departing now,” said the coachman. Shortly after, the four-horse carriage began to move.
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Thus, the preparations for the crown prince’s birthday celebration this evening went smoothly. However, where there is peace, chaos often follows.
The sound of two horses galloping was the only noise swirling inside the dark green carriage.
Inside, a woman with dark green hair sat alongside a man adorned with an elegant silver signet ring. The man spoke first.
“His Highness the Emperor has personally invited our family after our disinvitation from the Crown Prince. So, tonight, we must prove our worth, Celestia. Are you prepared?”
“Yes, Father.”
The storm from the previous night had cleared, leaving the sky higher and bluer, eerily calm like the calm before a storm.
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As evening arrived, the sun setting in the west left deep orange traces in the sky, blending into a dreamy purple with the rising night.
Under this beautiful sky, lights began to illuminate one by one, with the most splendid and brilliant lights shining over the imperial palace.
Hesitant footsteps echoed in the hall, as if a country bumpkin in ill-fitting shoes had just arrived in the city. Some, intoxicated with their own power and status, were ready to disdain the owner of such clumsy steps, but then.
“Gasp…”
“Who is that lady?”
If a bouquet of pink hydrangeas wrapped in baby’s breath could be personified, would it look like this? Her pink hair, tied up elegantly yet lazily, was adorned with pearls and mother-of-pearl hairpins, and the nape of her neck, revealed by a dress with a deep back, seemed even more delicate.
Despite her innocent and static appearance, the bold design of her dress made her seem like the most innocently alluring demoness, causing the men to tense up and blush, while the women busied their eyes in awe.
Unaware or indifferent to the attention she attracted, Ivonne, who attended the banquet in place of Johann as the department’s representative, could only marvel in innocence.
“Wow…”
The chandelier, designed by a renowned designer, stretched like wisteria vines, with crystals and transparent jewels creating colorful patterns of light on the floor which resembled the auroras known as ‘curtains of God’ forcibly brought into the hall.
The resplendent otherworldly light made Ivonne’s usually bright green eyes sparkle even more vividly.
‘Before and after my possession, I’ve never seen such a beautiful party.’
Verdant plant hangers decorated the venue, blessing the overflowing vitality of the summer-born prince, and laurel decorations blessing his endless victories were also seen here and there.
The flowers adorning the banquet hall were all representative of summer, but what caught Ivonne’s attention was the passionately colored deep purple roses.
‘Come to think of it, purple is the symbol of the imperial family.’
Although it was a well-known fact, it felt new to her, perhaps because she had a neighbor with purple eyes. The banquet hall, fitting for the crown prince’s twentieth birthday, was lavishly and brilliantly decorated and exuded an air of wealth.
As Ivonne looked around the hall in a daze, she felt like she was in a whole new world, but also experienced a strange sense of deprivation.
‘Modern celebrities or nobles of this world must be used to parties like this, right?’
Laughter erupted here and there, exuding ease. From the clothes and accessories they wore, it was clear they were accustomed to luxury, not awkwardly wearing someone else’s clothes like Ivonne, but naturally enjoying what they were born with.
Unlike Ivonne, there seemed to be no one else lost in the spectacular view and distractedly looking around.
‘I need to restrain myself. It’s embarrassing.’
She wanted to explore freely and take ‘proof shots’ but it seemed inappropriate.
‘I wanted to capture it on a video orb to show Rix…’
When she saw something good, she wanted to share it with someone, and when she tasted something delicious, she wanted to enjoy it together. The person who constantly came to mind on her way from the carriage to the banquet hall was Rix.
‘I’ll try to describe it well with my words.’
Ivonne nodded earnestly, imagining telling her story to Rix, and walked towards the officials of the imperial palace, hoping to find a familiar face.
Was Ivonne’s prayer answered? Fortunately, the head of the Fire Department, whom she knew, recognized her and introduced her to his group. From there, Ivonne effortlessly mingled not only with the officials of the imperial palace but also with the aides who accompanied their masters.
Moreover, most of them were like Ivonne, barely suppressing their excitement, though their actions were larger and more restless than usual. Amidst this, Ivonne fanned herself and said.
“Phew, I’m going to step out for some air. I think I’ve had too much champagne.”
“Sure, take care.”
Here, Ivonne made a friend named ‘Larissa,’ the head of the Department of Industrial Resources, who, like Ivonne, was also of commoner origin.
