A Sweet Girl Won't Be Fooled By The Villainess - [Vol. 5] Chapter 37
[Vol. 5] Chapter 37: Silent
Lady Merlin’s words had just fallen, and both Ifia and Jessica sitting across from her immediately widened their eyes in shock, their faces filled with incredulity.
Compared to Ifia, Jessica’s reaction was even more intense, shaking her head forcefully, “Impossible. Austin also greatly admires Miss Barlen. How could he possibly think of opposing her?”
Jessica’s reaction wasn’t due to any concern for her sister Ifia’s feelings or fear of the Barlen family’s power. It was genuinely what she believed. After all, back when they were on the ship to Taric Kingdom, Austin showed great respect and admiration for Miss Barlen.
Whether it was her formidable strength or her strategic acumen, it was because of this that she and Austin had something to talk about and gradually developed feelings for each other…
So now, when Lady Merlin casually mentioned that Austin wanted to unite everyone against Miss Barlen, it seemed more believable to suggest that Lady Merlin and Austin were involved in some secret affair.
“Hehe, you’re from the Lilace family, right? Since you’re in a relationship with Austin, why don’t you know what your partner wants to do? Or is it that you’re not trustworthy, so Austin didn’t inform you?” Lady Merlin’s tone was not friendly, her words laced with aggression.
Just these few remarks caused Jessica’s face to turn pale. The good mood she had from knowing that Austin hadn’t cheated on her vanished instantly. Now, anger, indignation, and fear surged within her, making her body tremble slightly.
The whole person is like a candle swaying in the wind, easily extinguished with just a little carelessness. However, Jessica couldn’t speak up, but Ifia could. Ifia reached out and grabbed Jessica’s hand, squeezing it reassuringly, then stared straight at Lady Merlin with a cold laugh.
“Lady Merlin, Austin isn’t a fool. To go against Amelia Barlen? That means antagonizing the Barlen family, which doesn’t align with Austin’s cautious style.”
Jessica was too flustered to retaliate immediately due to her concern, but Ifia could calmly identify the key points. Although Lady Merlin’s words directly implicated Austin and Amelia, Ifia wasn’t easily frightened.
Even if, hypothetically, what Lady Merlin said about Austin was true, so what?
Regardless of which angle you look at it from, Amelia, being the daughter of a duke and the heir to the throne, wouldn’t be easily manipulated. Instead, Austin would need to think carefully about whether she could bear the harsh consequences.
Worst case scenario, just find Jessica a better partner next time, one who is more obedient. In an instant, Ifia’s mind was filled with countless thoughts, whether good or bad, she considered them all.
Therefore, her mindset remained stable, without much fluctuation, but she was somewhat curious.
She wondered if Austin had grown tired of the good life, why was she now recklessly seeking trouble?
“You mentioned it yourself, it’s just her usual style of doing things. If the situation gets worse, it’s normal for there to be changes.”
Seeing Ifia speaking up directly wasn’t a sign of weakness, Lady Merlin smiled. The sharp and thorny words she had just spoken quickly transformed, and she said afterwards with a hint of playfulness, causing Ifia to furrow her brow.
This Lady Merlin was really annoying!
If she had been consistent from the beginning to the end, it would have been tolerable, but unexpectedly, she was inconsistent.
However, what exactly did Lady Merlin want to achieve?
She had met with Austin in secrecy before, but now she was inviting them openly and getting straight to the point.
Furthermore, she specifically named her and invited her to participate. Isn’t she afraid that she might later tell Amelia about it?
For a moment, Ifia’s head ached from thinking about it, but she remained unmoved on the surface, her adorable face icy cold.
“The situation is bad? Austin is just a journalist, not holding any important position in the court. What does she need to change!”
Jessica’s panic quickly dissipated. She forcefully suppressed her complex emotions towards Austin. She raised her gaze to Lady Merlin, not waiting for Ifia to ask, she immediately spoke up, and even countered.
“As for whether I am worthy of Austin’s trust, that’s between the two of us and has nothing to do with Lady Merlin!”
That’s what she said. However, Jessica had already decided in her heart that regardless of whether Austin had cheated or not, it was over between them.
The joy she felt when accepting Austin’s pursuit, the happiness she once had, was now turned into bitterness by Lady Merlin’s mocking words, making Jessica’s heart feel like it was in an icy cellar.
Even if she loved Austin, she wouldn’t willingly endure pain. Before becoming Austin’s partner, first and foremost, she was an independent Jessica Lilace!
“Just a few words won’t fool anyone!” Jessica thought to herself, but she also said it out loud, refusing to give in.
However, Lady Merlin once again wore a mocking smile, her pale yellow eyes filled with pity.
“I won’t beat around the bush with you. Austin daring to oppose Amelia Barlen isn’t just a whim, it’s because Amelia Barlen is very dangerous.”
“Among the nobles who summon demons in Darwa City, Amelia Barlen should be counted as one of them.”
Lady Merlin’s words made Ifia’s expression complex.
So, was she suspecting that Amelia was possessed by a demon?
Haaa! Possessed by a demon???
What a joke!
Amelia didn’t need to be possessed by a demon at all because she herself was a demon…
At this moment, Ifia didn’t want to speak. Instead, Jessica, even more furious, stood up directly, ignoring Lady Merlin’s identity as the Duke wife.
She pointed her finger at her nose and exclaimed loudly, “Nonsense! Miss Barlen has always been perfectly normal and has shown no signs of madness or being possessed by a demon.”
Lady Merlin was accustomed to her privileged position.
Because of fear of Ifia’s relationship with Amelia Barlen, she had to put on a smiling face, but what was this Jessica Lilace thinking?
How dare she shout at her like that!
With this thought, Lady Merlin’s face quickly darkened, reverting to her usual displeased expression as she rose to leave. She couldn’t be bothered with such vulgar and rude individuals.
However, considering the purpose of her visit this time, she glanced at Ifia and restrained herself. She reluctantly suppressed her anger but chuckled nonetheless.
“Not all demon possessions leave traces, some demons are adept at disguising themselves and seamlessly blending in with humans. It’s because Austin noticed something unusual about Amelia Barlen that she contacted other nobles to prepare in advance.”
“After all, the result of the next candidate for the throne of the Sith Empire is about to come out.”
“Once Amelia Barlen is elected, then the Sith Empire will be wreaked havoc by demons.”
As she spoke, Lady Merlin’s heartbeat quickened slightly, and her eyes were filled with ambition and greediness as she continued, “However, if another candidate is chosen, there will naturally be no concern about the country’s destruction.”