Hush Now, Saintess! - Chapter 127
Chapter 127
Translator: Yonnee
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“What did you just say?”
“Oh. I said I’m absolutely thrilled to see you.”
Roella quickly composed herself and flashed a calm smile.
Crackle.
Helena and Roella’s gazes collided in the air.
“So, what’s the occasion for you coming alone?”
The usual shadows, Veron-something and Scar-whatever, who were always glued to her sides, were nowhere in sight.
“Yes. I told them not to follow because I prefer being alone.”
“Hmm, is that so?”
“But more importantly, I see you’re here to buy a dress?”
“Yes. After all, the fountain completion ceremony is coming up soon.”
At the mention of the ceremony, Helena’s eyes twitched slightly.
“Ah, surely you’ll be attending, yes?”
“Of course, Sister. Since you’re finally doing something good, I absolutely must attend.”
Since the article about the pawnshop scandal that shocked the public was published, Roella’s name had been mentioned everywhere.
It was all positive stories now, making the old gossip about her seem laughable.
Unbelievable.
It was enough to make Helena burn with jealousy.
But Roella’s good fortune didn’t end there. The temple went as far as to publicly support her with a grand announcement.
In support of the Saintess, who tirelessly works for the peace of the empire, the temple has decided to extend our full support.
Thus, we shall host the completion ceremony for the ‘Coin Fountain’, also known as the ‘Fountain of Fortune’, which the Saintess herself created and donated to the temple. We invite everyone to attend and brighten the occasion.
Additionally, we extend our gratitude to the Imperial Family and the Brietta household for their generous support of this event.
—High Priest —
The official statement from the High Priest, along with the date and details of the ceremony, was published in the newspaper.
Naturally, society was ablaze with excitement.
An event backed by the temple, the Imperial Family, and the Brietta Dukedom!
‘We simply must attend!’
Everyone who gathered immediately started talking about the completion ceremony. Helena couldn’t sit still, either.
‘It may hurt, but I can’t miss this event.’
With Roella’s reputation rising, people had started whispering again about ‘the Young Duke and Helena…’ She knew if she missed this, it would only fuel the rumors.
Especially Veronica and Scarlet—now that things had turned this way, they had started distancing themselves from her again.
‘Those bat-like wenches!’
It was obvious they’d gossip about her wherever she wasn’t present.
As she thought about it, Helena felt deeply wronged. Sure, she may have flirted with Demos with ulterior motives, but technically speaking, Roella and Demos weren’t even a couple.
Yet somehow, she had gone from being someone who’d stolen her cousin’s crush to being the one who stole her cousin’s lover.
And the most frustrating part of it all…
‘I can barely get in touch with Demos now!’
Since the incident at the bank, she’d hardly been able to reach him. Whenever she went to see him, he’d just say, “I’m busy,” and dismiss her like she was an unwanted guest.
How could he treat her like this?!
Her frustration built day after day, and today she finally left the house to choose a dress for the ceremony.
But of all people…
“Yes, be sure to come. Oh, you should come with the Young Duke, don’t you think?”
…she just had to run into Roella.
Helena gritted her teeth and nodded.
“Yes, I’ll do that. But, the two people next to you…?”
“They’re my friends, Hamelle and Nia.”
Friends?
‘Well, birds of a feather, I guess.’
Holding back a sneer, Helena glanced at the two and put on a sweet smile, nodding politely.
“Hello, I’m Roella’s cousin.”
“Oh, the one who stole her man?!”
Hamelle’s innocent, well-meaning question made a crack appear on Helena’s face.
What on earth is wrong with this person?
Helena barely held onto her slipping composure and spoke in her most pitiful, sorrowful tone.
“…Did Roella really say that about me?”
“Nope, just something I picked up on the street!”
“……”
Watching from behind, Roella silently applauded in her mind.
‘Well done, Hamelle!’
It’s true what they say—nothing is more fearsome than pure spite. With no actual ill intent and no tact, she didn’t hold back at all.
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