Predatory Marriage (Web Novel)

Chapter 34 – Priceless Gift

When the guest began piling in, everyone was amazed by the extravagance of the banquet that had been prepared for the Kurkans. On the tables were an array of many wines and delicacies of Estia, even the decorations were a work of art. It almost seemed like Estia wanted to make a statement, to showcase everything they have and can offer to their allies.

And while the many nobles appeared to be enjoying the magnificent feast, Leah was not.

Despite being in charge of the preparations, and she should be happy everything had gone rather smoothly, she was exhausted. Just thinking about the week long conference is making her less and less thrilled by the moment. She wanted it to be over.

With a blank expression, Leah dragged her feet under her, forcing her to attend the conference. The hem of her dress, which was cream-colored, dragged over the polished marble floor along with her. As she walked through the hallway, in a still dignified manner despite her exhaustion, she could feel the lingering stares at the back of her head, along with faint murmurings surrounding her.

She could hazard a guess as to why.

It was obviously because of the King of Kurkans, Ishakan. He had made an impression to the public, clearly displaying his interest in her. It fueled the gossip around the palace, its people. Some of the rumours were even malicious in nature, about the barbaric king and his relationship with a beautiful princess.

As the rumours spread, facts and the truth became distorted, even going as far as thinking there was a secret child between them.

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Leah could scoff at them. Ridiculous.

Even Byun Gyongbaek, who heard these rumours, became enraged. He tried his best to nip the rumours in the bud before it even spread further, but Leah couldnt be bothered to lift a finger. They were after all, just rumours in the end.

People only listen to what they want to hear, never mind the awful truth. Since she no longer possessed her so-called dignity that she should have protected, making Byun Gyongbaek angry was at least worth it. It served its purpose.