Betrayed By The Hero, Loved By The Lord novel Chapter 87

Chapter 87: Friends and enemies (1)

Selene exited the carriage with Lucas’s help and led the way inside. Her confidence didn’t change since she expected the queen to be here. The queen would likely use the women present to do her bidding and Selene was ready for it.

Selene had already guessed what these women would want to say about her. They would make jokes about her getting replaced by a human, the fall of her family, or speak about her possibly having an affair. They would need something new to get under her skin.

Lucas remained vigilant, searching for the king. He didn’t feel like anything was off at the moment so there was a chance the day would go well but knowing how these women could be, Lucas knew this wouldn’t last long.

Selene was soon met by a maid who escorted her outside to where all the women had gathered in a cool spot near the garden. It was easy to spot the queen since she placed herself at the head of the table where the host should be.

’She’s not hiding it,’ Selene thought.

The queen was making it very obvious that she was the host in someone else’s home.

Vivienne looked to her right as the conversations ended now that their last guest had arrived. The one they had gathered here for was the last to arrive and Vivienne wondered if it was intentional.

Vivienne inspected the woman said to be Xavier’s wife. How could it be that this woman had not only married Xavier but had Darius acting a fool?

Selene was beautiful but she had nothing more to offer. Was that what got her current position? Her beauty? Vivienne wasn’t a stranger to women using their looks to get ahead. Someone in Selene’s position would have to use this scheme to survive. _{freeωebnovēl.c૦m}

Selene approached the end of the table where Vivienne sat and curtsied to greet the queen. Despite the coming drama Vivienne might spark today Selene knew how to be well-mannered to greet the queen.

"Queen Vivienne," Selene said, her gaze to the ground to not meet Vivienne’s eyes.

"You must be Selene Blackthorn. It is wonderful to see you but don’t you think you should greet the host first? I do not want it to be as though I am stealing the attention from the host," Vivienne said.

Selene knew if that was the case then Vivienne wouldn’t be sitting right there when the host was sitting further down the table amongst the guests. "I was taught to greet royals first when they are present. I will greet the host now."

"Your parents raised you well," Vivienne commented.

"They did," Selene replied with a smile.

Selene left Vivienne’s side and went to greet the host. The snickering when she walked down the table didn’t bother her as she was able to point out who were the queen’s followers. It was those women that Selene did not have any interest in making friendships with.

The other end of the table where the host sat seemed to be more manageable.

"Lady Francesca. Thank you for the invitation," Selene greeted the host.

Francesca glanced at where Vivienne sat watching the interaction. It was mostly the queen who put together this gathering in her home. It was by some luck Francesca got to invite one of her friends to help her.

"Thank you for coming, Lady Blackthorn. You should take your seat beside me," Francesca replied, helping Selene with her chair.