Revenge of the Forgotten Duchess
chapter 7
ruby (crown prince bird)
*Flies away*
Zephyrion Ashthorn (crown prince/ml)
*Watching the bird with a smile* Ah, I guess it's her lunchtime
Zephyrion Ashthorn (crown prince/ml)
*He turns back to Celestia, a playful smirk on his lips* Well, I should go now
Zephyrion Ashthorn (crown prince/ml)
*Leaning in slightly, his smirk deepens* Until we meet again
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*Frowning, confused* Hey! What do you mean by that?!
Zephyrion Ashthorn (crown prince/ml)
*Waves at her casually as he walks away* Bye~
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*Shouting after him, frustrated* Hey! Come back here! We’re not done talking!
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*steps out of the secret garden, letting out a heavy sigh*
Today... I screamed, embarrassed myself, and felt completely unlike me
As she enters the castle, the maids glance at her but quickly look away, walking past without acknowledgment.
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*smile fading slightly* (I was happy for a moment... I forgot how unwelcome I am in this place.)
She keeps walking, trying to shake off the feeling, when Rhaelis appears from his office.
Rhaelis Veylthorne (Duke)
*Calling out sharply* Celestia! Come here
Rhaelis Veylthorne (Duke)
*Without waiting for a response, steps back into his office*
The maids nearby whisper to one another as Celestia walks past, their eyes following her every move.
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*Straightens posture, trying to act confident*
Rhaelis Veylthorne (Duke)
*Leaning against the desk, his tone cold and his gaze sharp* Where did you disappear to this morning?
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*Remains silent, avoiding his piercing eyes*
Rhaelis Veylthorne (Duke)
*Letting out a frustrated sigh, standing and walking to the window* So you're not going to answer me?
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*After a pause, voice soft* I just wanted to get some fresh air
Rhaelis Veylthorne (Duke)
*Motions toward an invitation card on the desk* This arrived
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*Steps closer, her eyes landing on the card*
Rhaelis Veylthorne (Duke)
The Crown Prince is returning, and they’re hosting a party tonight
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*Raises a brow, her tone tinged with curiosity* A royal party? That’s rare
Rhaelis Veylthorne (Duke)
*nodding curtly* Exactly ,Which is why we’ll be attending tonight
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*lips curling into a small, mocking smile*
-- Of course. Even though he’s a Duke, he can’t resist polishing his public image in front of the royal family
It’s been so long since we attended a party together. I rarely socialize, but as the Duchess, my presence benefits him, How pathetic
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*Nonchalantly* I don’t have a dress
Rhaelis Veylthorne (Duke)
*Sitting back down, his tone indifferent his tone indifferent* Wear one of Seraphine’s dresses
Rhaelis Veylthorne (Duke)
*With a dismissive wave of his hand* You can leave now
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*Turns without a word and exits the office*
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
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[In Front of the Office Door]
Seraphina Duskbane (duke's mistress)
*Standing there with a sweet, innocent smile, she links her arm with Celestia*
Seraphina Duskbane (duke's mistress)
Let’s go, sis I’ve already picked a dress for you
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*Stopping in her tracks, her tone flat and devoid of warmth* Sis?
Seraphina Duskbane (duke's mistress)
*smile growing brighter,tone light and sweet* Of course! We share the same husband, don’t we? That makes us sisters... doesn’t it?
Seraphina Duskbane (duke's mistress)
Celestia Moonveil (fl/Duchess)
*heart sinks at the words, a wave of emotion crashing over her. Without thinking, she raises her hand and slaps Seraphine across the face*
Comments
_Cherry wolf_
Trashita vibes.
She had the audacity to say, the exact same thing to Navier
2025-03-21
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Anonymous
No, it doesn’t make you sisters, pluck yew
2025-03-20
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Tummie
duke better leave fl , he is just a jerk /Pooh-pooh/
2024-12-12
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