I Will No Longer Live As Your Villainess (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 17

The imperial palace was thrown into chaos over Luans’ challenge to a duel for Lorencia’s honor. Of course, duels were permitted. But the reason this particular duel by Luans became problematic was because his opponent was Lorilors—a man notorious for never hesitating to expose even women simply by lifting their skirts.

Because of this, Luans’ reputation hit rock bottom. Luans had already been quietly rumored to be surrounded by women. Now, he and Lorilors became the subject of endless gossip.

Adrian tapped his fingers lightly on the desk, lost in thought.

“So, the real reason Luans kept visiting Count Paul Heredian’s estate wasn’t Lady Ilina, but that illegitimate daughter, Lorencia.”

Why go so far as to lie just to hide someone named Lorencia? Adrian was curious about this. He was the type who, once intrigued, would pursue the matter relentlessly.

According to shadow reports, Lorencia had been subjected to unbearable psychological torment and severe physical abuse within the House of Paul Heredian.

Yet, if Luans cared enough about her honor to throw a white glove in Lorilors’ face, why did he leave her suffering in Count Paul Heredian’s estate untouched?

It was behavior Adrian simply couldn’t comprehend within the bounds of his own reasoning. But then, at some point, the rumors began to shift.

Now, it was rumored that Anne had abused the illegitimate child. Adrian knew the abuse itself was true, but the details circulating among people differed slightly from what he knew.

It was said that Ilina had confided in Luans about Anne mistreating the illegitimate daughter. Luans, in turn, had persuaded Count Paul Heredian to officially register Lorencia into the family.

However, Anne ignored their intentions and refused to stop her abuse. Eventually, it was claimed, she even asked Lorilors to assault Lorencia—and upon learning this, Luans intervened and threw the white glove.

Those who heard the rumor were deeply moved by Ilina’s compassion and Prince Luans’ noble conduct.

As the story spread that Luans had challenged Lorilors to protect the honor of an illegitimate daughter, his image transformed overnight—from a reckless playboy into a just royal who couldn’t tolerate injustice—earning widespread public favor.

“Completely fabricated rumors. Whose idea was this? They’ve used gossip brilliantly.”

Adrian shrugged his shoulders. It seemed the House of Duke Graycan still had capable talent.

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