How To Get Revenge On My Sister Who Stole My Husband (16 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 53

“Welcome, Marquis Uston. Marchioness Danae Uston. I’ve been expecting you.”

“Marquis Uston pays his respects to Princess Consort Meredith.”

“I pay my respects to Your Highness. It’s been far too long since we last met in person, Your Highness—only exchanging letters all this while.”

The Marquis and Danae bowed to her in turn. The Princess Consort gestured toward the empty seat at her left and said,

“Yes. Much has happened lately, hasn’t it? ……Come, both of you, sit down quickly. Shouldn’t we share a cup of tea before diving into serious discussion?”

At the Princess’s words, Danae and the Marquis took their seats. A servant poured warm tea, and both the Marquis and Danae took a fragrant sip before setting their cups down. Watching them, the Princess Consort slowly began to speak.

“I heard the recent engagement fell through, causing immense losses—not only for your father but for you as well, Marquis.”

Marquis Uston hesitated briefly before replying,

“……It shames me to admit it, but that is correct, Your Highness.”

“I’ve already heard how this came to pass. It seems your daughter, the Marchioness, was up to her usual antics again.”

Princess Consort Meredith cast a peculiar sidelong glance toward Danae as she spoke. Danae bit her lower lip and lowered her eyes. The Princess Consort let out a soft, breathy laugh and then spoke reassuringly,

“There’s no need to hang your head so low. I don’t mean to reproach you, Marchioness. This outcome was surely the result of several unfortunate coincidences piling up.”

“……Thank you for saying so.”

Danae looked up at her gratefully. But just as the Princess Consort smiled in response, her expression suddenly turned unreadable as she spoke again,

“Indeed, how can one blame the whims of fate? ……The real issue lies with my dear sister-in-law and her nephew.”

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