Chapter 69

Isabel said she was just looking around nearby for a bazaar she planned to hold soon.

The other ladies with her recognized the two of them and came over to say hello. They said they needed sponsors and begged Adele to be sure to take part in the bazaar.

Perhaps because they were mindful of Christine, everyone was far friendlier than they had been in the Empress's audience chamber.

Isabel, of course, remained haughty and cold to the very end.

"Have you two met before?"

Once Isabel's party had gone, Christine asked.

"This afternoon, at the Empress's Palace."

"I see."

After that, Christine said nothing more.

In the end, Adele carefully brought up the thing she'd been holding back all day.

"They say the former Emperor died at the silver wolf's hands too."

"You believe that?"

"You know I do. Whenever it's about the silver wolf, my judgment goes out…