TPHRU 57

Chapter 57…

The Princess of Mirage Opens the Gates of the Underworld Once More.

After leaving the royal castle, Felicia once again disappeared without a trace.
No one around Celine knew where Felicia had gone. No one even knew which noble house that mysterious attendant of hers served. Before long, rumors about the Princess of Mirage became the talk of the entire aristocracy.

Celine was deeply displeased that the gossip surrounding Felicia was far livelier than the discussions about her own engagement ceremony. Still, Alexis continued to treat her as his fiancée without change, and her tutors informed her that there were no alterations to the ceremony schedule. Her mother had never once failed to grant Celine’s wishes—so she tried to calm herself, believing everything would be fine.

A few days later, during one of her queenly education lessons, Celine was told that Felicia would also attend the engagement ceremony.

“Show her clearly, right before Felicia’s eyes, who the true fiancée of Crown Prince Alexis is. You needn’t worry about what comes after. Your mother will make sure you obtain everything you desire.”

Upon hearing this, Yvette’s eyes gleamed wickedly.
(We’ve climbed so high to get here. There’s no way we’ll let Felicia interfere with us now.)
Her crimson-painted lips curled into a sharp grin—like that of a demon.

──The morning of Alexis and Celine’s engagement ceremony arrived.

Celine was dressed in a resplendent gown, adorned with lavish jewelry. Together with Yvette, who was also wearing a dazzling dress and jewels, and Christoph in formal attire, she climbed into the carriage.

“Ah, at last I’ll be formally presented as Lord Alexis’s fiancée! The wedding is next year, isn’t it? I must become even more beautiful before then!”
“Yes, indeed, Celine. You are my pride and joy. Everyone will surely be enchanted by you today.”

Christoph watched the mother and daughter, who could not contain their joy, with a complicated expression on his face.