Chapter: 506

When Astelle went to the drawing-room, there were about ten noble ladies gathered, and they all bowed their heads towards her.

“Lady Astelle.”

There were faces she knew and faces she didn’t.

Among them, the eldest lady hesitated and stepped forward.

She seems to be the Viscountess who wrote the letter.

“Lady Astelle. Thank you for allowing us to attend. Before the wedding, we came to greet you in advance.”

Among them, none had a close relationship with Astelle.

That’s why they couldn’t come separately but come together.

“Thank you for visiting. Come this way. The tea will be ready.”

“Thank you, Lady Astelle.”

Next to the drawing-room was a reception room for receiving guests.

As soon as Astelle asked to bring tea, the maids served tea and dessert.

As soon as they put down the teacup, the ladies took turns congratulating Astelle.

“Congratulations, Lady Astelle.”

Astelle listened to the endless congratulation. But there is only one noble lady who has not opened her mouth.

She was the Marchioness of Croychen.

The Marchioness of Croychen, who was sitting farthest from Astelle, was forced to open her mouth after the others began to pay attention to her.

“Well, me too—”

Astelle cut her words coldly.

“You slandered Theor as an illegitimate child.”

Astelle looked straight at the Marchioness and continued, “If you want to come here and congratulate me, you have to apologize first.”

Silence filled the reception room in an instant.

The Marchioness stared at Astelle with a blazing gaze.

She didn’t seem willing to apologize, even formally.

She got up in a hurry.