Capitulo 31
Episode 31
Tatiana and Daniel were already in love with each other, but a rumor circulated that I, who had an inferiority complex with Tatiana, was forced to compromise Daniel by using the power of my family.
Daniel pretended not to know about the rumor from Tatiana.
«I even asked him to stop the rumor.»
«ME, ME….»
Daniel’s smooth face crumbled horribly. The rumor, which was expected to die down quickly, spread unchecked.
I was on edge as my father and mother fought over my breakup, and the two of them went into separation.
To the point where I buckled my pride and asked Daniel to tell me it all wasn’t true.
At that point he…
«…I don’t think I remember it well. Maybe then you said I was to blame for those rumors.»
It was unfair.
I was the victim and I couldn’t understand why I had to be a bad girl.
Memories that had been buried poured out like the bursting of a bank. It was a memory that was forcibly buried because they were the worst moments.
«No, I didn’t do it on purpose.»
«I thought you were a friend. And it was you who betrayed me.»
He turned pale and couldn’t say anything else.
I muttered, looking at Tatiana behind him.
«You’re a coward, Daniel. Even now, you act like you’re not the perpetrator.»
A sense of guilt flashed in Daniel’s eyes.
It was curious that he felt alien to Tatiana and at the same time he was a friend of mine.
Aside from his relationship with Tatiana, it was Daniel’s fault that her relationship with him had ended.
«So please don’t treat me like that anymore, Duke.»
I ducked slightly and tried to leave the seat politely.
Before I knew it, the dance was reaching its climax.
‘Her Majesty not yet.’
I thought I wouldn’t be able to come, but when I actually didn’t even make it, I felt dejected.
I really have to go back now.
«Ah.»
Tatiana spun me around sharply trying to turn around.
Is it because she thinks they’ve taken Daniel?
Tatiana’s face, which always looked relaxed, said nothing.
«You, that perfume.»
«Yes.»
«How did you do it?» «Did Nivea really do it?»
I cocked my head to the side as Tatiana told an unfamiliar story.
«What does that mean, what do you mean Nivea really did it?»
«I’ve heard a rumor. A famous perfumer from the past has lost his sense of smell.»
Tatiana looked around and said loudly, as if to make him listen on purpose.
She sounded very sure of herself.
The surrounding air changed. A faint malice began to be contained in the look that was favorable to me.
In the past, everything changed with Tatiana’s words.
The perpetrator and the victim changed, and what others did became Tatiana’s contribution.
«Is it a little different now?
After Tatiana married Andrew and saw the ending, I felt the inhibition of the original play loosen.
I didn’t expect to put it to the test like that, but it was worth a try.
«May I ask why you think so and why?»
«I heard there was a fire at the perfume shop that was ruined. Rumor has it he lost his sense of smell due to the aftermath. I was just put in front of a perfumer named Niveia, and I thought someone else had done it.»
I cocked my head to one side at his words. Most of what Tatiana was saying was true. But it was a little strange.
In particular, the fact that it was the work of a legendary perfumer who lost his sense of smell could not be a flaw.
Rather, it was worth stimulating people’s interest and curiosity.
«I’m not going to deny it. It is true that there was a problem with the perfumer’s sense of smell, and that I completed the perfume with the help of others.»
«As expected, how shameless……!»
«But there’s something the Grand Duchess doesn’t know.»
I raised my voice slightly as if in a play.
«The perfumer who helped is Niveia’s daughter.»
«Daughter?»
Tatiana looked rather nervous. Maybe she didn’t know she had a daughter.
And I asked Tatiana as if I was very curious.
«But how did you know Niveia had lost her sense of smell?»
It was my fault for telling her the story.
However, I didn’t know that it would break Nivea and reveal her weaknesses in this place.
«Well, it’s just that I heard it somewhere.»
Big Niveia clouded her insecurity.
She would also have a hard time bragging about the fact that I told her.
If there is a rumor that she told the story she believed separately in this place according to her mood, her confidence will be lost.
Seeing her long eyelashes trembling, I asked again.
«Obviously, Niveia was only examined by the Duke of Pioneer’s doctor. I wondered how he knew.»
One would think that the Duke’s doctor could not have inadvertently leaked the inside information.
If that happens, life expectancy in the industry will end. That meant that the anti-aircraft expenditure might have acquired the information the wrong way.
«Let me ask you again.»
The mood changed again.
Distrust began to grow in the eyes toward Tatiana.
She stepped back slightly, wondering what to do.
Surely it was the first time.
I approached and asked as she took a step back.
«Where did you get the information that Niveia has lost her sense of smell? And what is the intention of deliberately telling the painful part of others in a crowded place?»
«I, I…!»
Tatiana touched the bracelet she wore nervously.
I’m not the target, does it make a difference if I touch the bracelet?
It was a little disappointing to see it crumble so easily it was ridiculous.
Then, someone stepped between us. A man in a black raven mask stood in front of Tatiana as if protecting her.
» Calm down, princess.»
Purple and dark eyes met.
«Andrew…»
Tatiana clung to his arms and cried.
The tense atmosphere quickly softened, as if the magic had lifted.
Through tears alone, she easily escaped the perpetrator’s position.
I bent down, hiding my bitterness.
«Your Highness.»
He looked at me silently for a moment. I turned my head away.
Otherwise, I felt like I was going to explode with anger.
I heard an unexpected sound in my ear.
«Tatiana, apologize.»
«Andy?»
Tatiana’s voice trembled with disbelief.
I turned my head slowly and examined the two of them.
Andrew was looking at her with a surprisingly cold face that looked charming and pathetic to anyone.
«What’s wrong?»
How strange. Even Daniel, who said he was disgusted by her, didn’t look that cold.
I can’t believe I’ve had those eyes in three years since I got married, which was a public scandal.
«Tatiana.»
Tatiana’s face was horribly distorted by a low, pressing voice.
«Me, I’m not like that.»
«Tatiana.»
Tatiana closed her eyes tightly at the voice reproaching her for only making excuses.
«I’m sorry, I was out of line.»
A shaky voice made me laugh. I hadn’t expected to receive an apology so easily.
But there was still a look that seemed to kill me. I couldn’t help but smile at the sight of it.
It was obvious that this apology was forced.
«I apologize, so I accept it. But I hope this won’t happen again.»
I said that and lowered my head slightly. Now this drama was exhausting.
I slipped away from the protagonists.
I slightly ignored the lingering gaze behind their backs.
I opened the terrace door to hide from the gaze.
I felt a little better as fresh air filled my lungs. I closed the door and closed the curtains to completely cover my eyes.
«Ha… This is really exhausting too.»
Leaning on the railing, I looked out into the gleaming garden.
A well-decorated man and woman were strolling as a couple. Occasional laughter amidst the music pleasantly graced the air.
I looked at her blankly.
«Miss Butterfly.»
It was a clear voice that could be heard from the floor to the terrace a little higher up.
I leaned over and looked up at the terrace.
A blond man, glowing clearly in the dark, was looking at me with a gray wolf mask.
«Lung…!»!»
«Shh. If you say it that loud, everyone will notice right away.»
I covered my mouth with my hand in a joking tone.
He jumped onto the terrace where I was.
«I was going to come quickly, but I’m sorry I’m too late.»
It was a fresh smile that blew the complicated mind right away.