I Possessed the Wicked Empress (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 99

“What?”

The astonishing news reached Ermedilin’s ears even before the day had ended, while she was quietly handling paperwork in the Empress’s Palace.

Her eyes twisted uncontrollably as she struggled to believe the news she’d just received through Beleste.

“They said everyone who attended nearly fainted! The whole ball descended into utter chaos and just ended right there.”

Beleste, who had come to the Empress’s Palace to sort through the resumes of recently interviewed teachers, relayed the vivid gossip she’d just heard, winking one eyebrow at Ermedilin.

“Then what became of Valière? Did someone stop her?”

“There was an uproar. Half the people there were relatives of House of Amateus—they all tried to hold her back, apparently.”

“Then was anyone hurt?”

“They said the fight ended quickly, so probably no one was injured.”

“What about Valière herself?”

“She returned straight to the palace, I heard—maybe even before I did?”

Hearing Beleste’s words, Ermedilin finally realized the source of Henri’s terrifying mood when she’d bumped into him in the corridor just moments ago.

‘Couldn’t she just stay quiet? Why does she have to stir up trouble?’

Moreover, Leopold had stood between the two women.

She was already uneasy because of him—this man who claimed to be Ferdant’s father—and now, against her will, news of him kept reaching her ears.

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