Its a success, Adrian. After a long day, Apollonia returned to the royal palace.

They said youve become the main lead of a tragic love, but you looked so happy.

The rumors traveled fast. Adrian said gave a playful congratulatory speech.

Its all thanks to you. Maybe you know Eckart better than Bianca, Apollonia said, taking off her thick outfit and uncomfortable shoes.

It was true. Adrian had been running around bribing people to find out about Eckarts taste in women and had been training Bianca to match his taste.

Thats not all. I even seduced the young marquess who was pursuing Bianca. I guess Im good at things like this. If something similar happens next time, Ill

Apollonia looked at Adrian, who kept joking because she had a lot of free time. If you get a little older. Who knows? But you cant do that right now.

It was already hard to get rid of one Gareth, so it didnt make sense to add another one. Apollonia flatly rejected that idea, but on the other hand, she also thought that another man would be necessary to get rid of him if he persisted.

I dont want to marry you off so easily, so lets just get along well and work together.

Who says I want to get married?! Adrian blushed and tried to protest, but someone carefully knocked on the door.

Come in.

It was Bianca. After returning from the hunting grounds, she changed into simple clothing and fixed her messy hair. She dawdled around the door for a moment.

Adrian, get out of here for now.

Adrian nodded briefly and left the room.

Apollonia beckoned Bianca to come closer. Ive been waiting for you.

Your Highness Bianca staggered and gradually approached Apollonia.

Shall I listen to you first?

Bianca took a deep breath and opened her mouth. I didnt mean to break your heart, Your Highness, she said after much consideration.

She had been cursed at by people around her for what happened. Bianca got her ideal husband, but even if she went to Bjern, she would be branded a traitor.

It was unfair, but on the other hand, it was true that she was feeling apologetic toward Apollonia. She decided to apologize formally because it would be frustrating if the princess cried and people cursed at her more during the evening banquet.

No wonder, because besides the fact that she was being dumped, it had been announced publicly. The princess who had suffered such humiliation might have wanted to die.

Bianca sighed internally. After hearing Eckarts public confession, people stared at her with contempt. Even her father, Count Keaton, couldnt erase his disbelief from his face. She was not a saint, but she had always lived honestly and confidently, so the fact that she put a knife behind someones back made her extremely uncomfortable. And at this moment, the person who was most shocked by this turn of events was right in front of her.

An immature and innocent young princess.

Thank you for being honest.

Bianca had thought she would burst into tears just like earlier, but she was surprisingly calm. No, rather, there was a different weight around her.

I didnt feel like punishing you. You know very well that I cant possibly punish the future queen of Bjern, and it was too much to punish you as a traitor anyway.

Yo-Your Highness?

But isnt there something else you should apologize to me for? Something that you havent told me honestly. Apollonia looked as peaceful as ever.

Her unfamiliar tone and attitude made Bianca look at her blankly and forget what she needed to apologize for. What are you talking about?

The biggest virtue of a maid is loyalty. I knew you didnt consider me as your real master.

Bianca was surprised that she was able to point out the truth so emotionlessly. A quick-witted and wise person would notice that Duchess Leifer intentionally sent Bianca to be a maid. However, she never expected such wisdom from the young and naive Apollonia.

It was even more strange that she was pointing out this fact now. If she had known that Bianca was Petra Leifers spy from the beginning, shouldnt she have been more careful of her actions and pretended to be clueless until the very end?

My aunts request may not be a big deal, but you must be feeling uncomfortable as it goes against your honest and upright personality. Dont worry too much. I wont get hurt even if you tell me the truth, Apollonia continued to talk without hesitation. There was no malice or disappointment in her voice.

Bianca was having difficulty figuring out what Apollonia wanted to hear from her. So she decided to express her feelings as honestly as possible. Im sorry.

I can understand your position. My aunt was able to give you everything, while I cant because Ill be married soon.

Bianca wanted to deny it, but the words couldnt come out of her mouth.

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