Mrs. Riddle wanted to see her.
Maddox also wanted to see her.
But Selena didn't want to see anyone from the Riddle family.
If Lady Nevaeh's death was really related to the Riddle family, she wouldn't let anyone involved get away with it.
Although she didn't know why Mrs. Riddle wanted to see her, she was sure that Maddox wanted to see her for the Riddle family.
Selena lowered her eyes, hiding the mockery in them.
If she were still the Selena of Creephia without her current status, who would even remember her from the Riddle family?
Hattie looked at Selena's indifferent expression and knew that Selena didn't want to see Maddox.
Hattie didn't speak up for the Riddle family.
She only told Selena about it so that Selena could make her own decision.
As the atmosphere grew silent, Leia walked over with a tray. "Madam Selena, this is the fruit wine I just got from Madam Laurence. Try it."
She helped Selena and Hattie each pour a glass.
Selena took the crystal glass and took a sip. It was sweet but not cloying, with a special fruity fragrance.
It was delicious!
Selena smiled with curved brows.
Suddenly, the wind blew on the lake, causing the lotus leaves to sway and dance like graceful beauties.
Selena stared at it, and unconsciously, she drank glass after glass of wine.
After about ten minutes, Leia suddenly spoke up, "Madam Selena, there's a banquet ahead. Madam Laurence asked if you want to join in?"
Selena looked over, her black eyes wet, and after a moment's thought, she said with a smile, "Sure."
Then, she got up and walked towards the front hall.
Leia watched Selena's slim and straight figure and felt that something was off.
She looked at Selena and then at the wine glasses on the table.
Lady Lauren prepared them specifically for Selena, with a very low alcohol content. Even a few jugs of it wouldn't be a problem for an ordinary person to drink, and Madam Selena shouldn't get drunk.
Leia shook her head and followed Selena.
...
Front hall.
Vivian sat on the second seat near the main seat, thinking about how Selena had outdone her at the longevity ceremony earlier, her heart filled with frustration.
A close friend of Vivian's approached her and said, "I asked around for you. The kitchen prepared a separate lunch for Selena just now, so she probably won't come to the main hall."
With a meaningful glance at the main seat, the friend added, "Vivian, this is a rare opportunity. Seize it."
Vivian's gaze instinctively turned towards the main seat.
Master Antonio sat in the center, with Benjamin and Lady Lauren beside him, followed by Osvaldo and his brothers. Freddie was also present. There was an empty seat next to Osvaldo, clearly reserved for Selena, but she seemed unlikely to come.
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