The Villainess

Chapter 23

JULIETTE

The carriage stopped and the coachman informed us that we have arrived at the castle. As expected to the girl being doted on by the one and only dangerous prince of this kingdom, not anyone can host a gathering inside the castle not unless royalty approves of it.

We went out of the carriage and we were greeted by a large land of the garden. It was so beautiful and so peaceful.

A maid greeted us and lead the way for us. Sapphire is such a beautiful palace. It was built for a princess named sapphire so the palace was named after her. Then now it is granted for Anna at her 15'th birthday from the prince. But the palace was located on the far side of the main palace.

As expected of a **********

(inappropriate for kids...)

"You seem to have something interesting going in your mind right now my lady." said lady Adelle. I wink at her and shush her. That's for her to know and a secret for me to keep. But I bet once I say it she'll die from laughing.

"We are already here My Ladies." said the maid who led the way as she bow down to us. There's a long table and there sit a lot of noblewomen who have their conversation with their seatmates.

We found a seat and it was perfect for three. My eyes caught a very familiar back and when it turned my way, both of us stared at each other. It is the prince talking with Anna.

I quickly avoided him and join the two who's having a conversation.

We were in the middle of giggling to stop ourselves from laughing our ass off when we heard the sound of someone hitting a glass using a fork. I glanced at the head of the table where the crown prince sat and beside him is Anna who's making an irritating sound.

"I am very grateful to see you all in this gathering that I'm hosting. I deeply apologize to those who had to wait while waiting for the others. Especially, Lady Fitoria."

Oh, I'm specially mentioned.

Oh, I see that she wanted me to act shamefully. So I should give what she wanted.

"Is that so My Lady? I am very sorry to keep everyone waiting. But as I recall in the letter that the Lady of house Quartz sent to me. It is clearly stated there that the time of the gathering is exactly 7 in the morning." I smiled at her "Am I right?"

"Really? Lady Anna said that she'll start the gathering at exactly 6. How can the lady change the time of the lady's letter?"

"Haven't you heard? Lady Fitoria is the crown prince's fiancee. And I think that Lady Quartz is yearning to be the crown princess."

"So all of this is to bring shame to Lady Fitoria?"

"But the engagement between Lady Fitoria and the prince is annulled right?"

"You are right, maybe that's the reason why lady Anna is acting this way."

"You must've read it incorrectly my lady." the lady of Hapsham Household butt in.

Now that I remember. Anna has a lot of connections because of her social circle. Previously, the plot of the story was Juliette is all alone because of her wickedness. While on the other hand, Anna is all happy and has the attention she wants.

This gathering never happened in the story. Never once that Juliette attends a gathering until she's at the age of 18. I am determined to change the plot if it will change my fate from the destructive one.

"Incorrectly?" I said as I smirked.

Oh, poor lady, you shouldn't have butt in the conversation, my inner thoughts said. Good thing that Elsie is in the carriage with the coachman and the ladies' maid. And good thing a butler came with us. I look over to our butler and motioned him to come closer.

"Can I have the invitation that the Lady gave us?"

I know, Anna is stupid for framing me up like this. She didn't think that I would bring the invitation with me.

*sigh*

After looking at the invitation, I threw it at Anna and the lady of Hapsham pick it up and gasp.

"How could this happen?" The lady said.

Ughh I hate you...

"I know I had done a lot of cruel things to everyone, but I already change and chose to not harm the others. I know it's hard to trust a wicked girl like me, but I hope you can forgive me, ladies." I said as I cry a bit.

Some of the ladies pitied me and they apologized. The only person who's not affected by the situation was the two most influential family.

Hoeveria and Peruevia Household.

The two households were connected. So Aria Von Hoeveria and Rozvette Ursulia Peruevia are cousins. Despite the connection, the two powerful families were in deep conflict. The two families hate each other. And that's the reason why I came here to gather more information about the two influential families.

"Ahh! My head hurts!" Suddenly Anna shouted and act as if she's hurt.

The other ladies hide the scoffs while the others fake their concerns. While me and my two companions?

Well not to be rude but I am rude so to be blunt I don't give a sh*t. She was escorted by the prince inside the palace. My eyes remained to them and the prince glanced at me. I quickly averted my eyes and talk to Adel. Sigh, I need to get out of this Kingdom as soon as possible.

I look around and saw the two ladies. They were acting cool around each other. But you can't deny the raging lion and tiger between them.

Aria Von Hoeveria has this cool appearance. Her beautiful long golden hair and crystal-like eyes are the symbols of peace.

On the other hand,

Rozvette Ursulia Peruevia has this very uh seducing appearance. Her midnight violet long hair and her golden eyes are the very symbols of magic.

Both of their families are suspicious as to why are they on such bad terms.

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