My Fiancé Was Taken By My Younger Sister, But I Plan To Get My Revenge Through My Performance at The Social Party - Episode 1

“Victoria, I am breaking off our engagement.”

“Yes? What do you mean by that…?”

In the capital of a certain kingdom, Victoria Rosewood, the marquis’s daughter, was summoned to the mansion of the Blackthorn family, a noble duke’s household. There, she was abruptly informed by her fiancé, Damian, that their engagement was to be broken off.

Victoria, feeling bewildered, asked what was going on. She hadn’t heard anything. She couldn’t understand why her engagement was being suddenly called off.

“The parties I’ve entrusted to you so far have been a great success. Each time, the evaluations have been high, and we’ve gained a lot.”

“Sigh…”

Victoria had been entrusted with most of the party preparations by Damian. Normally, it is the host who should handle these tasks. However, many men leave it to their partners. And Damian had also left everything to Victoria.

The preparations I was entrusted with shouldn’t have failed. But since I was always criticized, I didn’t think Damian would appreciate them. If he complains so much, he should just do the preparations himself. I thought that sometimes, but he always made excuses about being busy with other work and got away with it.

It’s a hassle, so it’s better to leave it to someone capable. Since you can get evaluated for it, it’s an easy thing to do, Damian thought.

Indeed, he, the next heir candidate, has things to do. Victoria understood that. Even so, it was unpleasant to be criticized. Of course, that wouldn’t affect her preparations. She would do the job she was entrusted with properly.

So, it would be nice if you could at least give me a little praise. Victoria always thought that. She never said it out loud or showed it in her attitude, though.

However, I can’t take Damian’s evaluation this time at face value. The sudden high rating feels rather off. Why now, when he hasn’t been straightforwardly praised before? It seemed like a pretext to say something negative afterward.

And Victoria’s unpleasant prediction turned out to be true.

“If that was truly my own ability, then let’s evaluate it.”
“What does that mean?”

What do you mean? Victoria had a puzzled expression on her face.

“You only stole the credit. The one who actually led the preparations is someone else, right? You can’t weasel your way out of this!”

Damian spoke with an arrogant attitude. His eyes were cold, giving the impression that he looked down on Victoria.

Victoria, who was being scrutinized, was also dissatisfied. Why was she being suspected? Did someone else lead the preparations? She couldn’t understand the reason for the suspicion. She had properly directed the preparations and proceedings herself. She had worked hard and finally achieved success.

Victoria, who was displeased, continued to respond calmly without showing such emotions. She focused on understanding the situation.

“Stole the credit? What exactly does that mean?”
“Are you planning to play innocent?”
“Therefore, I haven’t done anything like that. Isn’t it a misunderstanding?”

Victoria protested. It must be some kind of mistake. She had no intention of taking credit for someone else’s achievements. Accused of a crime she didn’t commit; Victoria continued the dialogue to reveal the truth.

But Damian won’t listen. He firmly believes that the truth is that someone else took credit for the achievements. He thinks that all the past successes weren’t due to Victoria’s efforts. He is outraged, feeling deceived. He is also angry that this was hidden from him.

Victoria speculates. Someone must have given Damian false information to make him doubt her. She has a suspect in mind. It must be her doing.

While Victoria is deep in thought, Damian speaks up.

“Hah… Are you still going to keep making excuses?”
“Therefore, I――”
“Then, we need to call the person involved and have her explain. Bring her here.”

As if to interrupt Victoria’s words, Damian gave instructions to the butler. The butler bowed and left the room. Damian, no longer willing to listen to Victoria’s words, chose silence as well.

Seeing Damian who wouldn’t respond, Victoria also fell silent. Time passed. They waited for the arrival of the person the butler was bringing.

“I brought the woman you mentioned.”
“Did you call for me, Lord Damian?”
“Oh, I’m glad you came.”

The one who arrived was Victoria’s younger sister, Isabella. As soon as she saw Victoria, she broke into a triumphant smile. Her eyes were narrowed as if looking down on her sister.

“……As expected”

Victoria murmurs softly. “You were the one who made Damian suspicious, weren’t you?” Isabella appears boldly as the true hero of the party. She must be very confident. In fact, Damian looks at Isabella with trusting eyes.

It’s always like this! Victoria thinks to herself. The sisterly relationship with Isabella has never been good. Since they were young, Isabella has repeatedly taken Victoria’s belongings and harassed her.

Victoria sometimes admonished her younger sister’s behavior. However, their parents doted on Isabella, the youngest child, and never reproached her actions or words. As a result, Isabella became increasingly spoiled, and her selfishness escalated year by year.

Exhausted, Victoria began to avoid direct contact with Isabella. Yet, Isabella actively sought to engage with her. I never thought it would go this far.

So, is she planning to explain? That I stole her achievements, with false facts? Victoria casts a suspicious glance at her sister. What is she planning to do this time?

“Welcome, Isabella. It seems your sister still intends to maintain her innocence.”
“Oh, dear sister. Until when do you plan to keep lying?”

Victoria was desperately trying to suppress her emotions in the face of the unreasonable words unfolding before her.