Chapter 80: 80
Ch . 80 Isn’t That The Stench Of A Rag? (2)
It didn’t take long for Elena to tell Stella of her plans, and soon she returned to the mansion . Now all that was left was to attend the party and confront Helen’s evil rumors .
Elena opened the door to her room . Most of the servants were now asleep, save for Michael who waited for her by the doorstep . But she sensed someone else’s subtle presence in the room .
‘It’s too early for the Countess to hire an assassin…’
Elena entered the dark room, wary of her unidentified opponent . She snapped on the lights and looked around .
It was Kuhn . She was a little surprised by his unexpected visit .
“What are you doing here?”
Kuhn did not usually come unless she tied a red handkerchief to the window . It was the first time he arrived before her even though she did not call for him .
“The General wants to see you . ”
“Me?”
The sudden proposal struck her as a strange . Of course they could contact each other anytime for business, but there was something unusual about how Kuhn had waited so long at this late of an hour .
“Well, that’s fine . Right now?”
“No . The General is far away now, but he will come to the capital in three days . ”
Three days . She didn’t have time for him then . That was the day of the party where she would confront Helen .
“My apologies, but please tell him that I already have something scheduled for that day . ”
“I will pass on your message, but I don’t think you will get a response . He can’t be immediately reached at the moment .
She had heard that Carlisle was away from the capital, and wondered what he was up to . She could ask Kuhn, but thought better of the effort . He would probably say, “You should ask the General directly . ”
Elena wanted to finish this conversation soon . She had had sleepless nights because of the rumors, and was also exhausted after her meeting with Stella .
“Let me know as soon as he returns, and we’ll reschedule our meeting . ”
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“…I understand . ”
Kuhn looked a little taken back, but had nothing else to say as he could not contact Carlisle immediately . Finally, he gave a brief farewell, saying it was late .
“Good night, My Lady . ”
“You too . Be careful . ”
As always, Kuhn disappeared silently into the darkness . After watching the scene for a moment, she prepared to go to bed .
The day of battle finally arrived . Elena stood in front of the mirror wearing an elegant dress as Mirabelle looked on with pride .
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“Hehe, I did it myself, but it really suits my sister . ”
“Thank you for attention . I really needed your strength today . ”
“Why? What’s happening?”
Mirabelle, who was little involved in social gossip, was completely oblivious about the rumors spreading about Elena . At her sister’s curious look, Elena smiled .
“Nothing . I was chosen as Madonna at the ball and it would be silly if I attended another party in a shabby dress . ”
“Oh, of course! Yes!”
Mirabelle’s innocent smile filled Elena with an indescribable energy . This was all to protect her family . To maintain this happiness, Elena would walk along any thorny path in the future . Elena slipped her hand around Mirabelle’s slim shoulder and spoke in a low voice .
“Wish me luck, sister . ”
“Yes, cheer up!”
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With Mirabelle’s firm support behind her, Elena smiled and closed her eyes . She would not take the slander lying down . Elena had a family to protect . There was no time to hesitate .
This was her first social event after the ball . Although she was dressed just as beautifully then, the gazes on her were different from that night .
Kkiigg–
As soon as she opened the door and entered the banquet hall, she could feel everyone’s repulsive stares all over her body . Although Stella had started spreading rumors about Helen, the abuse about Elena had been more intense by far . She felt self-conscious by the men’s encroaching gaze, but she kept her head upright .
At the center of the hall was the largest crowd, including two faces that Elena was familiar with . Helen and Sophie . Elena had two plans, as she was unsure whether they would attend or not, but she wanted the pleasure to deal with Helen personally .
Next to Helen was Sophie narrating loudly to the crowd .
“…so I went into Lady Elena’s room, and there was a man right there!”
Ttogag, ttogag .
As Elena strode towards Sophie, the nobles’ eyes turned towards her . When Elena stood in the center of attention, Helen noticed and lifted the corner of her mouth . Then she held her finger to her nose and said,
“Oh, isn’t that the stench of a rag?”
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