I Abandoned the Male Lead Who Cheated with the Villainess - Chapter 57
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As the surroundings slowly brightened, someone exclaimed in awe.
“My goodness!”
“Look at the sky!”
Lifting their heads, they saw silver lights gently pouring down from the dark sky, as if the Milky Way had descended right before them. The sight was so breathtakingly beautiful that it moved everyone to the core.
“Honor and glory to the young ruler of the Sortenic Empire. His Highness Crown Prince Herix Glacian Questiago, enters.”
Finally, the evening’s protagonist, Prince Herix, celebrating his twentieth birthday, made his entrance.
The Milky Way, which had been gently descending, now flowed towards one spot and swirled around as if to bless it, with the elegantly dressed Crown Prince at its center.
He looked unimpressed by the stars orbiting gracefully around him, his face devoid of any fascination as he began to walk. His movement was cold and detached, even his shadow seemed bored, if that was possible.
‘It’s innate darkness, indeed.’
That saying was true. This was the second time Ivonne encountered the Crown Prince, and he indeed seemed more accustomed to and fitting with darkness than light. Walking as if nothing mattered, Herix suddenly stopped and turned his head without a moment’s hesitation to stare at a particular spot.
The only light in the banquet hall surrounded him, leaving only darkness where Herix’s purple gaze landed. Yet, Herix clearly saw something and even smiled distinctly.
The Crown Prince, rumored to be intoxicated by the scent of blood, showing a normal smile was astonishing!
While everyone was shocked, the most astonished was none other than,
“I, I, Ivonne! Did, did the Crown Prince just look at Ivonne and smile like that? Huh? Is that right? Did I see correctly?!”
Larissa held Ivonne in a tight grip and was shaking her, her voice cracking with hysteria.
‘Why… why?’
This was the second time. The faithful madman of a devil, whom even the God had forsaken, showed an oddly tender side only towards Ivonne.
Ivonne’s lips dried, and a thirst as if her tongue would curl back into her throat emerged. At that moment, she even forgot how to breathe.
Meanwhile, Herix came to a clear conclusion with an indifferent face,
‘That dress isn’t Ivonne’s style.’
There’s no way Johan wanted to die so badly he botched the job.
It seems there has been a misunderstanding, but according to the unchanging principle of an immutable law, even the current Ivonne was stunningly beautiful. Despite being in such thick darkness that no one could see her, she seemed to shine brilliantly.
Indeed, it was impossible for Herix not to recognize her. How much he had longed to be with her.
‘What would it feel like to dance with Ivonne? She said she couldn’t dance, but would she refuse my invitation to dance? What expression would she had if I asked her to step on my feet?’
The thought alone spread warmth throughout his body.
‘A new Ivonne…. unknown during the past time.’
That single sentence made Herix tense, causing discomfort in his lower body. It was a good thing the surroundings were dark.
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Despite being the star of the evening, Crown Prince Herix, who entered in a flashy manner, did not draw attention to himself for long. Whether the clinging gazes made him uncomfortable or he thought he had garnered enough attention, he frowned shortly after.
The attendants, closely watching Herix’s cues, turned on the lights as if they had been waiting for it.
Thus, no one knew that the reason Herix had the lights turned on earlier than planned was to prevent others from taking advantage of the darkness to steal glances at Ivonne.
As the banquet hall brightened, some squinted due to their eyes adjusting from the dark, but the commotion was brief.
As soon as the lights were back, Herix, who had been casting deep glances at Ivonne, immediately approached the Emperor.
“I congratulate you from the bottom of my heart Crown Prince Herix Glacian Questiago.”
“I am grateful for your blessing amidst your busy schedule.”
The process of celebration and receiving congratulations was so formal that it once again highlighted the indifferent, if not disastrous, relationship between the Emperor and the Crown Prince.
Finally, when it was time for the first dance, all eyes turned to Herix.
Now, who would the guest of honor choose for the first dance? In truth, most people already knew who it would be.
“It has to be Ivonne from the Internal Affairs. The former fiance of Count Ulfest and a civil servant who comes from a commoner background. She’s no ordinary woman.”
“It seemed like he recognized her even in the dark.”
“I heard there was a similar incident in the imperial palace corridor yesterday?”
“They said he smiled. It’s surprising that it wasn’t a lie or an exaggerated rumor.”
“But is it true that she can use magic?”
“Well, if that’s the case, it’s no wonder His Highness is so taken with her. There are many beautiful women with fine figures, but few possess magical talent as well.”
While everyone was busy whispering among themselves, Ivonne, the center of the topic, heard nothing of it.
The intensely entwining gaze of the purple eyes had already captured her entire mind and soul.
