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Vainas said coldly, raising the corners of his mouth.
It was clearly a sarcastic comment.
“It was only meant for keeping…”
Arnoa murmured with an awkward expression.
Rick’s complexion became paler. He couldn’t think of anything to refute or blame.
It was actually quite normal for a member of the royal family to grant a purple sapphire. Even though it was prohibited to wear, one could show it off. It was a treasure that could be traded, or if one presents it to the next king again, a larger imperial gift would be given.
But Rick put the ring on his finger.
Right after the queen complimented him on the purple cape.
It was an act that seemed to say, ‘Yes, I look good in purple. I’m like a royal family too!’
It was useless to excuse that he did not have time to properly see the jewel because Arnoa held it in his hand and pressured him with her eyes.
“Y-Your Highness! It’s a mistake. I’ll take it out right away!”
Rick twisted the ring as if wanting to pull his finger out, but strangely, it didn’t come out. With sweat and a whimper, his face as he held his finger looked as if gradually dying.
“Your Highness! It was too dark to see it.”
Larissa came forward, but Vainas’ face remained cold.
“B-because of a small mistake, the future of a promising actor…”
“I don’t want to hear it.”
Surprised by his cold eyes she saw for the first time, she could no longer protect her relative and shut her mouth.
“…Get that out of my sight.”
He ordered.
The guards, who were on standby, quickly jumped onto the stage and dragged Rick away.
“Y-Your Highness! I apologize, Your Highness!”
No one could stop the guards. The actors on stage and Count Estea trembled, only swallowing dry saliva.
“That’s it for today.”
Even though the event was not yet over, Vainas already stood up.
“Y-your Highness! Please take Larissa with you!”
Larissa, as well as the surrounding servants and maids, hurriedly followed him. Some maids goggled at Arnoa at the last minute.
It seemed to mean that a good place like this was ruined because of a crazy woman who couldn’t read the atmosphere.
Arnoa grinned.
Perhaps it’s going as she expected.
‘What’s the use of being first love?’
There was a cold sweat on the back of the actors and the employees.
“Well, then.”
Whether or not she knew that fact, Arnoa left the hall, leaving the dazed audience behind.
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***
The performance was abolished in one show, as expected. The measure was approved on the same day.
When Vainas left the theater with a firm look, critics, who attended and cheered on the performance, changed their attitudes and wrote only harsh comments.
The theater refused to perform additional performances of <Love and Betrayal>, saying that they don’t want to be caught in fire unnecessarily. It was a natural measure, as they would be ruined if they received the king’s hatred.
Scriptwriter, director, and actors who participated in the show, all experienced difficulty in getting into the industry. No theater company wanted to take them, whom the king turned his back on.
She intended to change that judgment.
“How can I forget?”
Arnoa said with a smile. And before Vainas nodded, she quickly added.
“I barely have it. Since once I turn my eyes away, Larissa Estea will already pounce on it.”