Tangled By Fate

Chapter 446: FORGIVENESS

“I’m sorry that I had rejected you. You are someone I respect, Your Majesty. I cannot allow you to lower yourself from some brainless people. They need to face the consequences.”

Her voice was loud and clear.

The Queen stared at her for some time.

Then, she said, “You are bold, Mistress Silverstar. Not anyone could reject me like you.”

Veronica calmly stated, “I have no interest in rejecting you, Your Majesty. However, I cannot let you lower yourself in front of me. I’m not a fan of injustice.”

‘She is just like him. How annoying,’ the Queen thought.

She muttered, “No wonder Master Silverstar married you. You two are so much alike.”

.....

Veronica smiled. “I will take it as a compliment.”

“It is a compliment.” The Queen glanced over at Lady Arisa and Lady Rebecca. “Since you are not a fan of injustice, you might as well not bother them with your grudge.”

Veronica merely told her, “I don’t have any grudge against them.”

The Queen didn’t let it go easily. She pestered, “But your action is harming their businesses.”

‘What is with her? Why is she so fixed with them?’ Veronica pondered. ‘It’s not like she is generous or something.’

She replied, “I said I don’t have grudges but it doesn’t mean I’ll help them when they need it.

“They targeted me when I didn’t even harm them. I have no desire to forget that.

“Your Majesty, if you are so kind as to worry about them, why don’t you help them? I’m pretty sure after today, they need a donor too.”

“Donor? What for?” The Queen looked at the two ladies.

Lady Arisa shuddered under Veronica’s gaze and blabbered the truth, “Your Majesty, Lady De la Pole was rude to Mistress Veronica and so we came to apologize.

“But Mistress Veronica refused to forgive her because she didn’t apologize in person. But if we can’t make Mistress Veronica forgive her, our family businesses will face some problems in the future.”

The Queen seemed surprised. “How could Lady De la Pole be rude to Mistress Silverstar? I thought she was an amazing lady. Bring her here.

“I’ll bring justice tonight. No one messes up with my important friend on my birthday.”

When Her Majesty declared that Mistress Veronica of the Magic Tower was her friend, the nobles didn’t dare to judge Veronica.

Soon, Lady De la Pole came forward and greeted the Queen. “I wish you a very happy birthday, Your Majesty.”

“I’m not sure if it will be a very happy birthday, lady De la Pole,” the Queen stated

Lady De la Pole looked confused. “I’m not sure what you mean. Did I do something to upset Her Majesty?”

“I have heard something upsetting. You see, some ladies here are accusing you of disrespecting Mistress Silverstar. Is that true?” the Queen inquired.

Lady De la Pole froze for a second before saying, “there is no such thing, Your Majesty. I have only pointed out Mistress Veronica’s ill manners. I had no intention of disrespecting her.”

The Queen frowned and then stated, “This is the first time Mistress Silverstar came to a royal ball. Shouldn’t you have been generous toward her if she did something wrong?”

Veronica was stunned. ‘Did she just accuse me of showing ill manners? And did the Queen just act as if I didn’t know manners?’

She noticed some female nobles were snickering behind their decorative fans.

They seemed to understand Her Majesty the Queen’s sarcasm.

Veronica’s expression darkened.

“Your majesty, are you accusing me of being ill-mannered at your party? You don’t even know what I have done and yet you actually believed someone’s lie.

She sounded offended.

The Queen turned toward Veronica. There was a hint of a smile in her eyes.

The Queen replied, “There is no such thing, Mistress Silverstar. Lady De la Pole has no reason to lie. There is nothing wrong with believing in her.”

Veronica said, “And what if I say that I had done no such thing. Will you believe me?”

“I would love to believe you but why would Lady De la Pole lie? What will she gain from it?” The Queen questioned her.

Veronica lightly shrugged. “Maybe she is jealous that I’m someone to whom she has to show respect. I’m not a mind reader but think of only this reason.”

“I have no reason to be jealous of someone who came to a royal ball for the first time,” Lady De la Pole stated with a firm voice.

“Even if you are not jealous, you shouldn’t point out someone’s mistake who is in a higher authority than you are.” This time, Ovior opened his mouth.

He added, “I cannot imagine someone pointing out Mistress Veronica’s mistake. And what kind of mistake can she make that someone from the lower rank can rudely point it out?”

“Let me tell you what happened.” once again, Veronica explained the whole situation

“To come to talk to a person and then not introduce yourself – what kind of rudeness is that?”

Ovior looked excessively cold as he looked at Lady De la Pole.

Lady De la Pole didn’t look well. She didn’t imagine that Veronica would tell them the whole story.

Since Ovior opened his mouth and expressed his dissatisfaction with the rudeness of Lady De la Pole, the Queen realized that this situation wouldn’t end just like that.

She looked at Lady De la Pole and said, “Lady De la Pole, how can I do such a heinous thing?

“I’ve never thought in my life that you would be so rude to my friend. Don’t you know who you should talk to properly? What kind of teachings did you have in your house?”

Lady De la Pole’s eyes flattered. She nervously looked at the Queen.

She hurriedly said, “Your Majesty, this wasn’t my intention. I didn’t think things would turn out this way. I acknowledge my mistakes.”

“You do? Then introduce yourself properly to mistress Silverstar,” the Queen ordered.

Lady De la Pole beat her lips in frustration. She glared at Veronica and then bowed properly. “My name is Evely De la Pole. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”

“...” Veronica coldly stared at her.

if it was some kind of apology and introduction, she would rather not have it.

The Queen smiled in satisfaction.

She looked at Veronica and stated, “I don’t think there is a reason for Mistress Silverstar to stay upset any longer. Justice has been served.

“Since she asked for forgiveness and introduced herself properly, you can forgive her rudeness. Can you not?”

When Veronica heard her, she smiled ruefully.

“Forgiveness? I’m sorry I didn’t hear her asking for an apology. She just confessed that she was wrong.

“And then, without me asking for it, she randomly introduced herself. Since she didn’t ask for an apology, should I forgive her?”

The Queen didn’t smile anymore. “I didn’t know you were such a petty person, Mistress Silverstar.”

Veronica defended herself, “Petty person? I think I have the right to stay mad at her, Your Majesty. Why do you think I have to forgive a person who didn’t even ask for forgiveness?

“Your Majesty can be so generous but it seems I’m too narrow-minded to forgive an ill-mannered soul.”

Afterward, she paused and thought of something. After that, she changed her mind.

“Fine, since Your Majesty is steadfast about forgiveness, I shall forgive Lady De la Pole,” she stated.

The Queen was surprised that she would give in so easily. However, she didn’t show it in her expression.

She smiled at Veronica and said, “Please do so. It will be better if you can become friends in the future.”

Veronica smiled at her in reply.

After that, the next thing she did, stunned everyone

Splash!

she poured the glass of champagne onto Lady De la Pole’s head.

the champagne soak Lady De la Pole’s head. the liquid traveled down her face shoulder and then her dress.

Her upper body was drenched and she reeked of champagne.

Everyone was thunderstruck. They weren’t prepared for this kind of outcome.

Never in a million years did they think that someone would dare to do this kind of playing in front of Her Royal Highness.

Veronica smiled as if nothing happened.

“There you go. This is your punishment for not asking for forgiveness and acting like you have done a favor.

Since I punished you, I can forgive you. Next time, don’t show your face if you cannot act properly in front of the Mistress of the Magic Tower.”

After saying her piece, she looked at Her Majesty the Queen.

.....

“I have forgiven her. I hope this appeases your heart. As you can see, I cannot spare people who bother me. Now, if you excuse me, I’d like to have some fresh air. This place is stuffy.”

After that, she faced Ovior and suggested, “Shall we go for some fresh air?”

Ovior came back to his senses and replied, “Sure, Mistress Veronica. Whatever you wish.”

Then, he held her hand and escorted her toward the garden.

It was late evening. The cooling air was refreshing.

Veronica’s head became clearer and she recalled what happened just now.

Panic struck her heart.

“Oh, my goodness! Did I just do that? How could I do that in front of so many people?”