A party invitation…? She wants to greet guests together? Nellusian was momentarily confused by the expression that seemed so unlike his sister.

But as he unfolded the invitation that Nellis shyly took out, everything became clear in his eyes.

Beautiful handwriting and expensive ink. It was undoubtedly premium paper that his sister had recently purchased in bulk.

And a fake sentence stamped next to the signature.

Since Valentine had proclaimed it as a ‘special party for the highest nobles,’ invitation inspections would be conducted strictly. Nellusian could already see what would happen on the day of the party.

The face of his sister, who would be kicked out in front of excited students, and the triumphant face as if she had accomplished something significant.

“This is…”

Yes, it would have been better if Valentine had planned Nellis’s thorough destruction.

Then it would mean that his sister was smarter than he thought. If that were the case, Nellusian would have tried to teach Valentine well.

But such a trivial trick. And it was even without any practical effect!

Nellusian was angry for the first time in a long time. Despite clearly explaining everything, his sister, driven by a slight sense of satisfaction, was ruining everything.

If she had stayed as she was, wouldn’t rumors have spread that the Elendria family didn’t consider Nellis Trude important among all ‘important’ students?

Then wouldn’t it become difficult to use Nellis as a pawn in the long game of the family?

Momentarily, the mask of the kind and gentle person that Nellusian had carefully worn for a long time almost completely shattered. He quickly realized that fact before it was too late and hastily composed his expression.

However, Nellis, who had known Nellusian for a long time, didn’t miss that momentary frustration.

She quickly asked with the most innocent expression she could muster, “Yes, oppa. Why is that?”

“Huh? Oh, no. Nellis, who gave you this?”

“Valentine gave it to me. Isabella told me. She said I must come. Oppa, is Isabella very close to Valentine? Like last time, it seems like Isabella knows what Valentine wants to say to me.”

Saying so, Nellis felt a refreshing sensation in her chest. Yes, Nellusian, the one you sent gave it to me.

Shall I tell you what that kid did?

When I really wanted to tell you that story, you didn’t show any interest.
‘Isabel often complains about having to serve Nellis while constantly comparing her to Valentine.’ Nellusian read the meaning from Nellis’s tone and the expression she tried to hide her discomfort with.

As Nellusian pondered on how to handle this situation, he could finally make a decision.

He was clever enough to anticipate that the arrogant maid would suffer because of his decision… Well, it was inevitable.

The benefits gained by promoting peace within the family were greater than serving an ordinary maid.

“Okay, Nellis. Valentine and Isabel aren’t particularly close. But if you feel that way, I must have made a mistake in choosing a maid. I’ll make sure Isabel doesn’t bother you in the future.”

That was one of the things Nellis wanted. She smiled, pretending it was relief.

“Yes, oppa. I’m sorry she was sent intentionally.”

You won’t see her again, Isabel.

“Valentine Elendria.”

Valentine, who returned to the dormitory pretending to be tired after the afternoon classes, was taken aback by Nellusian’s cold face.

She quickly looked at Delma. Is there any clue?

Delma, who was Valentine’s nanny when she was young and now her close maid, knew everything about Valentine. Even she was taken aback and lowered her head.

Nellusian’s angry expression was very rare. Even she, who had been watching him since childhood, hadn’t seen it many times.

Their doubts were soon resolved. Nellusian made Valentine sit in the reception room and questioned all the other servants. Then he spoke coldly.

“You played an unnecessary prank on Nellis’s invitation?”

Valentine’s face, which had been dumbfounded, showed a remorseful expression.

Except for the fake sentence, the invitation she sent to Nellis was the same as a real one in every aspect. So, even if Nellis was clever, there was nothing suspicious about the invitation itself.

Of course, if Nellis recognized Valentine’s personal sentence, the story would be different, but that was unlikely.

Valentine mixed the polite sentences she received as a school admission gift with Elendria family sentences to create her personal sentence.

So, that sentence was created not long ago, and she hadn’t even tried forging it until now!

How did she get caught? Nellusian, looking at Valentine, who was rolling her head hard, said coldly.

“Don’t think about how I found out, Valentine. The important thing is that you once again disobeyed my orders.”

Valentine, who was about to argue, was more taken aback by her brother’s tone than the content of his words.

Once again, her brother was very angry. And all because of that girl Nellis.

Nellusian pronounced each word clearly, saying it like a verdict.

“I warn you, Valentine Elendria. Do not touch Nellis in any way, in any manner. This is not only a warning for the family but also for your personal sake. This is not an empty warning. If you won’t listen, give up this party.”

Upon hearing the last sentence, anger flared up in Valentine’s mind.

How could her brother do this to her?

Give up the party? She had already sent the invitations and received all the RSVPs. How could she endure such humiliation?

Whatever she had done to anyone so far, her brother always stopped her and eventually sided with her to clean up the mess.

The fact that she never felt the need to bow before anyone but the aristocracy had a significant impact on her upbringing.

Whoever she was. She would become the most valuable person in this empire. She was already a member of one of the noblest families!

To hear such words from her brother because of a lowly girl from an unknown bloodline!
With a brave posture but an unwillingness to open her mouth, Valentine, Nellusian looked down on her coldly. His words were not finished.

“If it weren’t for Isabel, who knows what it means to serve a real master, I would have realized the situation too late, even after trying to recover. Be grateful that I’ve gained one resource that will help you in the future.”

Delma and Valentine simultaneously had the same thought.

It was impossible for Nellis to figure out that the invitation was fake on her own. Moreover, that foolish girl had no reason to deliberately show the fake invitation to Nellusian.

So, there must have been a third party who informed Nellusian about the existence of the fake invitation.

Isn’t it obvious who that is? Especially now that Nellusian is even mentioning the name?

When planning the fake invitation, there was only one person besides Valentine and Delma who was present at that moment!

As Nellusian left the place coldly, Valentine instructed fiercely.

“Bring that here.”

“Yes, Miss.”

Delma’s eyes were also glaring with anger. Soon, a servant who received Delma’s command brought Isabel, dragging her along unceremoniously.