Regret With All Your Might (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 139

The crimson sunset dipped below the horizon, drawing a long tail behind it. The red light filtering through the windows slowly spread across the marble floor.

In the Empress’s receiving room, the only sound was that of a letter being turned over.

The young maids-in-waiting glanced nervously at one another. It was clearly time to light the lamps,

yet today, the Empress—who had just returned from the Crown Prince’s palace—wore a blank expression, and her suffocating demeanor only reached its peak when the Marchioness of Aupthem, who had entered the palace late that day, presented her with a letter.

“…So then.”

The silence shattered. The Empress’s quiet voice fell still. Her shadowed face was no longer merely beautiful—it was chillingly fearsome.

Sensing the atmosphere, the maids slipped out of the reception room like receding tide water.

Alone with only the Marchioness of Aupthem remaining, the marchioness steeled herself as she watched the Empress read the letter.

“How did you receive this letter?”

“It was among the invitations sent to my residence. I did think it felt slightly thicker than a normal invitation, but I never imagined—never in the slightest—that something like this would be inside.”

– They say all willow branches spring from the same root. Yet today, it seems only one willow branch grew at Duke Elkin’s estate—surely this must weigh heavily on your mind. To ease your worries, I humbly request the honor of meeting you at Enentel Coffee House around 8 o’clock this evening.

To invoke the willow—the very symbol of House Elkin! It was a perfect threat. Venom flashed in the Empress’s eyes. How dare anyone threaten her, of all people, over her own motives…?

Who would dare do such a thing?

Certain suspects instantly came to mind—those who would oppose both her and Duke Elkin.

…Olivia. But then again…

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