Hellbents
Chapter 87: Diversion
Of course, Ava is an easy target to talk about given the rumors that are still hot. Seeing Isabel who was just silent, the queen fully handed over this issue for her to handle.
So Ava breathed too much, "True, Countess Viera," the last three days Marvin told her to memorize all the names, titles, and updates of the invited guests, the task is easy because Ava has observation skills that lighten the solids of matter that she will remember. "I didn't expect Marquess Terelui to start her act of rebellion by spreading malicious rumors regarding the royal family and her fiance. It's a pity that the families who were also affected, let alone their only daughter who was beheaded," the girl continued, showing artificial sympathy. He knew very well that the nobles here were more directed to discuss the affair of Duke Frost in the news of the bird, but Ava did not want to follow the path they had laid.
"A-ah, right. The Marquess' ambition was indeed immeasurable!" The woman with blond hair who was 40 years old almost answered nervously.
But as Ava thought, not many wanted to discuss the death penalty as well as the rebellion at the guest banquet, let alone directly in front of the queen, dozens of eyes glanced at each other in silence. That was why the girl continued to her second stage, switching the conversation. "Oh, I remember, Countess Vierra just held a grandchild. I congratulate you!"
All in the spirit of avoiding uncomfortable topics, so their congratulations are almost similar like ******* relieved.
Not long after the atmosphere of the tea banquet returned to its original, relaxed and cheerful, Ava skillfully controlled the topic for the first quarter of the event time, in addition to letting the nobles discuss other rumors that circulated enthusiastically, rumors that were not related to him would not be interrupted. In all of that process, the Queen elegantly only listened while chiming in occasionally, even until the event was over.
Ava eventually walked down the corridor with a light heart, socializing as others made her feel claustrophobic. Fortunately, the tea ended smoothly. Still, unfortunately this is still his first assignment as Eve's replacement.
Substitute Eve.
Ugh, that sentence left a bitter taste on his tongue.
"Princess Eve." Ava who was walking accompanied by two maids instantly came to a halt, turning to the origin of the call. Queen Isabel.
"Good afternoon, Her Majesty the Queen. The tea you're having is very convenient." Not forgetting to sneak praise in his salutation, the veiled ethic that Marvin taught to confront the world of socialites.
Of course he was confused, but Isabel's sad face and clear eyes that emit longing made Ava stuck. It was felt, he could not make a sound in this fragile atmosphere.
However ... Ava doesn't deserve that kind of compassionate look.
He's not his real son.
Even if Isabel is a mother who threw her away in another dimension, it is the queen who does not deserve to treat Ava like her own daughter. His first memory was even in front of the snowy gates of the orphanage. He has no place in his life.
And so, with a heavy heart, Ava opened her mouth, "What's the matter, Her Majesty the Queen?"
Isabel simply pulled her lips thinly, then shook her head, "It's nothing. Princess Eve better get some rest, you look tired."
"Thank you for your attention."
In the end, the two groups continued on their own paths.
Still, Ava was still confused.
What the fuck was that?