To Those For Whom Even Regret Is A Luxury (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 74

While Count Horace floundered, caught between bitterness, shame, and unmistakable elation, the audience members all shared similar thoughts.

‘When I first heard the rumor that the Duchess herself composed the opera for House Lopez, I thought it couldn’t possibly be true….’

‘It’s not only true—it exceeds the truth! No wonder Count Lopez coveted such a gifted lady! At least he has ears to appreciate it!’

Among the crowd clapping wildly was Madam Eveline.

Watching Ariana flawlessly embody the dress she had designed, Eveline sniffled with emotion.

‘It truly was a perfect performance. Lady Ariana’s talent is dazzling!’

Now she completely understood why Dante, who had always been obsessively passionate about music—summoning countless musicians and singers—had fallen in love with Ariana.

She knew the story: how he’d comforted Ariana, heartbroken over Lucas’s infidelity, and gradually fallen for her himself. Yet something had always felt missing, like a gap in the narrative…

Now, it all made perfect sense.

Of course the Duke would be utterly captivated by someone possessing such extraordinary talent.

Tears welling in her eyes, Eveline clapped even harder.

Amid the roaring applause and cheers, Ariana felt an overwhelming sense of unreality.

‘Ah….’

The crowd was chanting not anyone else’s name—but hers.

The feeling was so strangely, overwhelmingly full it nearly burst her heart.

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