After Linking the Villainess and Male Lead (5 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 74

Indeed, Adelia was quick on the uptake.

She had instantly realized the favor Blake held toward me.

“This time, your injury happened because Marquess Warren told Helena to come out, right?”

“Yes. That’s exactly it.”

Afraid Adelia would press further, I deliberately feigned ignorance and quickly continued speaking.

“Anyway, I went to see the Marquess to ask for advice about studying abroad, and there, the tea I drank carried that same scent.”

“So you’re saying the fragrance from the dead horse and the tea at the Marquess’s estate were identical?”

“Yes. Unable to contain my curiosity, I asked what kind of tea it was, and they told me it was Asdel.”

“So that’s how you found out. Does that mean Marquess Warren is behind everything?”

“I don’t think… that’s the case.”

“What do you mean, ‘you don’t think so’? Asdel is a rare flower—hard to obtain. If someone possesses it, wouldn’t they be the culprit?”

“The Marquess said he received the Asdel as a gift from someone.”

“Who was that someone?”

“…Her Majesty the Empress.”

“Her Majesty the Empress?”

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