My Contract Marriage Got Interrupted (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 96

Walter and Regina’s scandal spread rapidly through high society as soon as the morning sun rose, just as his previous scandals had.

No—actually, it spread even faster this time. Back then, it had merely passed from mouth to mouth, but this time, gossip sheets had flooded out at breakneck speed for several days, as if someone had been waiting for precisely this situation.

Moreover, the gossip sheets didn’t merely mention the scandal.

“…So, there’s an article saying His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince was extremely furious. Apparently, during a meeting, many witnessed the Crown Prince and Duke Ertman arguing openly. Is that true, Your Highness?”

“…Probably. Elder Brother never approved of my marriage to Walter.”

At Anne Sophie’s question, Odette nodded wearily.

She already knew Cedric was angry. Right after the scandal broke, she’d received a summons from Cedric ordering her to come to the imperial palace immediately.

The letter’s tone was as gentle as Cedric usually was, but its contents were chillingly severe.

[I suppose I’ll have to either erase your husband from this world or stop considering him your husband altogether—only then will my mind be at ease. I know you’ve placed considerable trust in him, but I believe this incident has proven he doesn’t deserve such trust. I urge you to spend your time and trust more wisely.]

It was a stark example of just how thoroughly Cedric’s faith in Walter’s humanity had been shattered.

Thus, Odette carefully composed her reply.

[I understand how you feel about my husband, Elder Brother, and I know you must be furious about the current situation. But I trust him—and I don’t think that trust is misplaced.]

She had two reasons for writing such a reply.

First, she knew this scandal had been orchestrated by Regina.

Right after leaving the banquet that night, Walter had explained the whole affair to Odette.

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