To You Who No Longer Want Me (7 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 60

Time had raced forward like a car slamming the accelerator ever since her return from the Dark Realm, and the day Viare had so desperately wished to avoid had finally arrived.

During that brief period, many significant events had unfolded within the Marta Empire.

From new omens emerging from the imperial court to rumors circulating among the populace, newspapers and gossip columns ceaselessly clamored about countless issues.

With the Emperor’s worsening condition now openly acknowledged, Ivan was officially fulfilling his duties as the heir apparent.

His new inner circle and the noble houses bolstering his power dominated headlines as though it were an established fact.

The one who had drawn the public’s intense scrutiny through all this was none other than Marquis Verdeum, Dension Verdeum.

Having been designated as the Crown Prince’s new confidant, Dension swiftly secured his position beside Ivan.

‘An owl whose talons may strike at any moment…’

For now, he had willingly become velvet sheathing a blade—as he intended—but such a role was a double-edged sword.

Viare could only fervently pray that he would not become entangled in reckless schemes or come to harm.

Now that he had chosen those he would keep close, Ivan had informed her that he would publicly announce her as his fiancée at his birthday banquet held today.

Dension would surely attend the banquet, and the thought of showing him her place beside the Crown Prince made Viare sigh deeply.

‘Wishing you wouldn’t come… I really am selfish.’

Perhaps due to sleeplessness the previous night, her face had grown noticeably pale, prompting Diane to ask with concern,

“My lady, did you sleep well?”

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