Chapter 79: 79
RotFK Ch . 79 Isn’t That The Stench Of A Rag? (1)
“You will do something for me in exchange for my secrecy . ”
A frown crossed Stella’s face .
“First, you must explain how you know this . I need to know if you’ve already spread it to others . ”
“If I did, wouldn’t you already know?”
Stella pursed her lips at Elena’s question . Her son was being raised by a nanny as an adoptive child . Until the biological father appeared in the future, this fact could not be revealed . Elena continued .
“I cannot explain how I came to know this because of the circumstances . But if you do me one favor, I’ll keep my silence until the end . ”
Stella continued to look reluctant, but in the end it was a fight she was forced to lose .
“…What’s the favor?”
Elena slid some documents she brought with her towards Stella . They were a compilation of information about Helen . Stella slowly perused the papers as Elena spoke .
“Please spread a rumor based on the information here . ”
“For a long time, Lady Selby has been jealous of me . This time, she lost the title of Madonna at the ball and is bent towards revenge . She is good at lying . And…”
As Elena continued, Stella’s eyes grew bigger, and she spoke up in disbelief .
“You are asking me to spread false rumors?”
“Why do you think this is a false rumor?”
Stella lost her words for a moment . Elena continued, her expression cold .
“It doesn’t matter what’s true in society . After all, isn’t what’s important the story that remains in the end?”
Elena had no intention in explaining her misfortune in detail . Immoral people did not reveal the truth . In society, truth was made by the powerful .
It was the same now . Stella would never have been in her position if she revealed the truth, and it was also the reason why she was here before Elena . Elena had learned an important lesson as a female knight in her last life .
‘A man without power cannot change anything . The truth doesn’t always serve everyone . ’
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In her last life the Blaises were framed, and eventually her whole family was destroyed . She dreamt of revenge until her death, but she died before she could take Paveluc’s head . Her life did not go as she wished . In the end, anger and justice made no difference, and soon she realized there were other methods that were cleaner and more reliable .
Stella, who had held an impassive demeanor thus far, burst into laughter for the first time .
“Ho ho ho ho–“
Her sudden outburst caused Elena to look at her questioningly . Stella didn’t bother to restrain her mirth, and she soon continued in amusement .
“I thought you were too young, but you have a good understanding of how heartless society is . You’re right . What’s true doesn’t matter . It’s what we make that is real . ”
“Then do we have a deal?”
After a small pause, Stella nodded .
“Alright, I’ll do you the favor . This is not too difficult for me . ”
“Thank you . ”
“It’s too early to thank me just yet . Just one warning . If you don’t keep your word and you reveal my secret, you will regret it . ”
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“Is that a threat?”
“Just like you did, My Lady, yes . You think you can order me around by digging up a secret? Let me make this clear–you can’t . ”
Elena nodded in agreement . Stella’s present position was different from Elena’s, who was still a newcomer from the south . There could be only one deal . Elena knew the reality . If she tried to further blackmail Stella with this weakness, Stella would retaliate in a way that Elena wouldn’t expect .
“The Flower of Society” was a title that could only be earned if one was beautiful . Instead, Stella’s reputation as one of the most powerful women in society was a culmination of bitter power plays with other nobles . Such a woman could never be manipulated so easily . Stella had likely already done a thorough survey of Elena before she arrived here . From what Elena had heard in the future, the Countess was a formidable foe that could not easily be ignored .
‘In the last life…didn’t she kill herself?’
Elena stared at Stella sitting in front of her . The Stella today was a lady of dignity . She was brilliant and clever, and if there was a blemish in her life, it was that she met the wrong man . The father of her secret son was, in a word, a lowlife . He associated with gamblers, drunkards, and even drug users . There was no telling how such a highborn lady and such a lowly man got involved before marriage .
‘But…there’s something else shocking about it . ’
When Stella hidden secret came to light, she admitted all her past sins and chose to commit suicide, fearing the gossip would harm the Viviana family .
It was a shocking decision . However, after her death, her husband Count Viviana was completely destroyed . He loved her with all his heart and could not be swayed by the facts . It was later that Stella’s hidden son grew up and staged a spectacular revenge against Count Viviana .
About Stella…
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Although she chose to kill herself, she was truly loved by her husband and her hidden son . It was a tragic story in many ways, and later became a very popular love story in the social circles . It was the story of Count Viviana, a noble who loved his wife in a society where love marriages were rare, before losing her to suicide .
“Why are you staring at me like that?”
Elena shook her head .
“…Nothing . ”
It was unknown to Elena whether the story would be repeated in this life or if another story would unfold . But she was able to promise at least one thing .
“I will keep my word . If you do this one thing, I will never tell anyone about you . ”
“I’ll trust you for now…Well, I’m not a very trusting person, either . ”
Stella gave a wry smile . Maybe she would keep an eye on Elena in the future . Anyone who knew her secret couldn’t just be left alone .
‘I pray she doesn’t try to kill me . ’
They acted courteous to each other now, but Stella could hire a hitman after she left this room . However, Elena was currently pressed for time and could not worry about it for now . Moreover, a hired killer could not touch the end of her hair . Elena spoke again, her expression calm .
“Now, let me explain in detail exactly what I want . ”
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