I Abandoned the Male Lead Who Cheated with the Villainess - Chapter 56
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‘Not that I was already thinking about how good it would be to have connections in the Department of Industrial Resources after the annulment with Blitzen and acquiring the Azolt copper mine. It turned out well.’
Ivonne smiled contently as she headed towards the nearby terrace.
The Azolt copper mine was a small and insignificant place rumored to be on the verge of closing. However, there was a good reason why Ivonne, a possessor, specifically chose this mine.
‘Because there’s a vein of transparent magic crystals there.’
This was mentioned in the original story when Blitzen proposed to her, Ivonne had chosen the dormant vein of transparent magic crystals beneath the soon-to-be-abandoned Azolt copper mine as her dowry.
She had revealed the true value of the mine, which was almost closed and discarded. And the amount of transparent magic crystals buried in the Azolt copper mine was enough to last for 20 years.
‘Some might say it’s a small amount, but transparent magic crystals are incomparably more valuable than regular magic crystals. I could live lavishly for a lifetime and still not spend it all.’
Having made an acquaintance in the Department of Industrial Resources, and sharing a common background as commoners, Ivonne planned to apply for an expansion of the mine shaft as soon as she returned to work next week.
Larissa wouldn’t refuse. She might even prioritize it.
‘That would be really great.’
Entering the empty terrace, Ivonne leaned against the railing. She felt the warm summer evening breeze on her face that was flushed from meeting a good friend and drinking champagne in quick succession.
‘I’m so glad I could come here today.’
Though she was a bit worried about Rix, thanks to Johann, she was able to attend such a wonderful party and even make a good friend as a department head. Everything went smoothly.
Ivonne truly believed so.
“Hey! How could you come here!”
…Until a man she didn’t recognize suddenly grabbed her arm.
“Ow!”
The grip was so strong, Ivonne thought her arm might come off and contorting her face in pain. But the person she looked up to see was someone she didn’t know at all.
Plain brown hair, common brown eyes, and a dull appearance. There was no one like this in Ivonne’s memory.
“Who are you?”
“You, how could you not recognize me…!”
The stranger was shocked that Ivonne didn’t recognize him but quickly had an expression of realization. Clearly, his face read ‘I’m in trouble.’ Yet, he still held onto Ivonne’s arm tightly.
‘Are you trying to break it?’
The pain was so intense, tears welled up in her eyes. The thin forearm inside the white silk glove was likely already bruising.
“I, I am…”
The man stammered, reeking of alcohol. As doubt flashed across Ivonne’s face, the man babbled incoherently.
“Ah, my apologies. It seems I’ve mistaken you for someone else. It must have been that.”
If it was a mistake, it was a mistake, but what did he mean by ‘it must have been that’?
With a snap, Ivonne freed her still-grasped arm and said coldly and firmly,
“You better be more careful in the future.”
She showed courtesy, considering he could be a noble.
“…”
There seemed to be a grinding sound of teeth, but Ivonne didn’t want to deal with the man any longer. She had the strength to defeat men like him in droves, but she had her own traumas with men who openly displayed hostility towards her.
Almost fleeing back inside, Larissa, who had been chatting amicably with others, approached her in surprise.
“My, Ivonne, why are you sweating?”
“Sweating?”
“Look here.”
Larissa pulled out a handkerchief and lightly dabbed at Ivonne’s temples, where a bit of cold sweat had indeed formed.
“What happened on the terrace?”
Larissa’s gaze suddenly sharpened. Being a commoner herself and having climbed to the position of head of the Department of Industrial Resources, Larissa had faced many difficulties. It included unwanted advances from men, making her very sensitive to such issues.
“Ah… Yes. A drunk man mistook me for someone else. It was nothing, but I guess I was a bit startled.”
“Such disgraceful behavior. If they can’t handle their liquor, they shouldn’t drink. If they wish to be defeated by drink, they should do so quietly! Tired of such fools.”
Larissa spat out with disdain, causing the shoulders of people nearby, who had been guzzling expensive alcohol, to twitch.
“You must’ve been scared. Want to rest in the powder room for a bit?”
Larissa looked after Ivonne attentively. As she was approaching forty, she said Ivonne reminded her of her younger self.
“No, it’s not that serious. And it seems the Crown Prince will be arriving soon.”
“Ah, right. It would be a shame to miss the main event over some pesky insect.”
Larissa still looked concerned when a sudden gust of wind lightly tousled their hair, and without warning, all the lights in the banquet hall went out.
A small commotion arose here and there but soon subsided.
“It seems it’s about to start.”
Larissa whispered. Ivonne nodded a bit tensely.
The sound of high, beautiful melodies filled the air, resembling a glass xylophone, a lyre, or a harp. One thing was clear, it was undoubtedly the sound of stars pouring down.
