Sister, I'm the Queen This Life (330 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 30

The contentious Eucharistic Mass was successfully conducted as Arabella’s revised version of the Missa Brevis.

The composer’s name had been amended to “Isabella·Arabella de Mare,” and the minor scandal on the first day of collaborative rehearsal seemed to have passed without attracting significant attention.

On the day of the Eucharistic Mass, people praised the remarkable talents of the de Mare sisters, and Lucrezia enjoyed the spotlight as she accepted compliments intended for her daughters.

However, Isabella—normally fond of attention—acted most unusually by not attending the cathedral on the day of the Mass, likely out of shame before her friends, and remained secluded at home for a long while afterward.

Miss Camellia de Castiglione, daughter of Baron Castiglione, spread an exciting new rumor through high society.

Miss Julia de Valdesar, daughter of Marquis Valdesar, though not severing ties entirely, decided to keep a slight distance, and on the day of the Mass, upon seeing Lucrezia strutting confidently in the front row, she gave a quiet chuckle and whispered something into her mother, the Marchioness’s, ear.

That summer, Arabella was confined by Lucrezia and unable to go anywhere.

Ariadne, who—despite having formed acquaintances with older noble ladies like Queen Marguerite since arriving in San Carlo—had yet to make friends her own age, also spent her days locked in the library, and thus the family passed a relatively quiet summer.

Then, unexpectedly, an invitation arrived for the family—an invitation sent by Marchioness Chibo, a close confidante of Queen Marguerite.

“To Miss Ariadne de Mare,

I intend to host a salon for young people on the last Friday of August to appreciate fine artworks. Through arrangements made by merchants from the Republic of Porto, we are able to present numerous rare pieces.

His Royal Highness Prince Alfonso, along with scions of many distinguished houses, have already graciously agreed to attend and grace the occasion. I hope this will be an opportunity for you to broaden your social circle. I would be delighted if you could attend and join us for pleasant conversation.

—Sincerely, Marchioness Alessandra de Chibo.”

Isabella’s name was nowhere to be found on the invitation. Shocked and dismayed, Isabella immediately summoned Maleta.

“Maleta! Is this the only invitation that arrived?”

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