To You Who No Longer Want Me (7 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 23

Viare, who had been absent from society for some time, ended her house arrest at the ducal residence and attended the Montiero family’s literary gathering.

The members seemed to have roughly guessed her situation, so no one mentioned her confinement.

All they could do was treat Viare as they always had, showing their consideration in their own subtle way.

“Lady Princess Ruschef, welcome.”

The hostess of the gathering, spotting Viare, warmly greeted her by taking her hand.

“It’s been a while since I last saw you, Lady Montiero.”

“You’ve brought someone new with you today.”

At the perceptive young lady’s remark, Viare glanced briefly at the trusted aide she had brought along.

“Yes, this is the girl who will be with me from now on.”

After introducing Joian to the countess, Joian gave a brief bow and quietly took her place behind Viare.

Joian wore a simple dress rather than knight’s attire, as she had just received her first assignment from Viare that day.

Though Viare usually brought Tonyo to the Montiero literary gatherings, she had already informed her father that she would now attend with Joian to give her practical experience.

Since Joian was the first knight personally chosen by his daughter, and her skill within the knighthood was already somewhat recognized, the Duke had accepted the arrangement.

In truth, Viare had another reason for bringing Joian out today—she planned to visit “34 Vernaud Street” with her help.

In Viare’s memory, on this very day in the past, news had arrived that ore had been mined from a Ruschef-owned mine, prompting Gaisen and the Duke to hastily depart for their domain.

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