My Fiancé Was Taken By My Younger Sister, But I Plan To Get My Revenge Through My Performance at The Social Party - Episode 4

A few days later, Victoria was instructed by her father to visit the Harwood family.

“Please, this way.”

Thank you.

Guided by the Harwood family’s butler, I was led to the reception room. There, a large man was waiting for me.

Victoria observes the man. He has short-cropped blonde hair and sharp green eyes. His chiseled features and stern expression were striking. He had a dignified presence befitting the heir of a military aristocrat.

At first glance, he has a rather scary-looking face. With his cold demeanor, I wonder if he really wants to talk. Perhaps he has some other purpose in mind…

“Thank you for coming. Please, have a seat.”

“Yes”

When they sat facing each other on the sofa, his features, seen up close, held a beauty within their severity. Despite being captivated by this impression, Victoria did not let her guard down.

“……”

A heavy silence flowed. With trepidation, Victoria opened her mouth.

“Uh…?”

“…Ah, I’m sorry. I’m not used to talking to women. If I made you uncomfortable, I apologize.”

“No, I’m fine. I’m nervous, but I didn’t feel uncomfortable.”

“I see, thank you. I’m relieved.”

“……”

With those words, Edward’s expression softens. Victoria feels that he really isn’t used to it. Seeing him being considerate, she feels her heart ease a little. Contrary to his appearance, he might actually be a surprisingly kind person.

The conversation wasn’t flowing, and I felt a bit uncomfortable, but that’s because I’m not used to it. Once I understood the reason, Victoria calmed down. She smiled gently. Edward’s heart skipped a beat at that expression.

My name is Victoria.

“I’m Edward. Nice to meet you.”

Taking the opportunity to exchange greetings once again, the atmosphere between the two gradually begins to soften.

“Um, so. There are two things I want to talk to you about.”

“I will visit.”

“One thing is, I heard the information that your engagement was broken off, is it true?”

“Yeah. It’s true.”

“I see.”

Although it hasn’t been officially announced yet, it has already become a rumor in aristocratic society. So, those who know, know. It’s because Damian and Isabella have been spreading it, along with her bad reputation. Since it’s not something that needs to be hidden, Victoria answers honestly.

I was just curious about Edward’s source of information. Such stories spread quickly at social parties, but I was surprised that he, known for his dislike of socializing, was aware of it.

He said it was information, not a rumor. He might have his own unique network of information, different from the social parties. Victoria speculated. She didn’t intend to delve deeply into the source of that information.

“Why someone as exceptional as you?”

“Am I excellent?”

Edward asked with a very serious expression. He was genuinely puzzled about Victoria’s broken engagement.

“There are also rumors that I am a terrible woman who stole my sister’s achievements and ideas.”

Victoria’s close acquaintances would deny it. However, some people believed the information spread by Damian and others. Unfortunately, Victoria couldn’t stop the rumors from spreading.

“I did a little research on you. It seems you have extensive knowledge and experience in social circles and parties. As a result, you have successfully led numerous parties.”

“Thank you very much.”

“So, I also investigated your sister. In other words, it’s the opposite of what the public thinks.”

Based on the gathered information, Edward evaluated Victoria. After hearing his evaluation, she judged that it would be okay to talk to him and explained the circumstances under which her engagement was broken.

She spoke openly about how she had been set up, with information being extracted and her fiancé being made to doubt her. She hesitated for a moment about whether to tell someone she had just met, but Victoria followed her intuition, believing she could trust him.

“I see. You are exceptional, yet your sister seems to be quite terrible. …And from what I’ve heard, Lord Damian, who abruptly broke off the engagement without properly discussing it, seems to be quite terrible as well.”

“Thank you very much.”

“No, I just expressed my opinion based on what I heard from you.”

Since she understood that he was speaking from the heart without any lies or deceit, Victoria was delighted.

“So, what is the other thing you want to ask?”

“Ah, ah”

When Victoria asked, Edward nervously met her gaze directly. Victoria was captivated by his deeply transparent and beautiful eyes. What beautiful eyes they were.

Victoria, who was lost in thought, heard Edward’s words.

“If you’re looking for a new fiancé, would you consider getting engaged to me?”

“Eh”

Unexpected words. Being looked at straight in the eye and told that. Victoria’s cheeks turned red at Edward’s confession. Her body felt hot, and she was dazed. Edward, watching her state, waited for her answer. He was also nervous, wondering what kind of answer would come back.