I Won't Go Back To My Family Who Abandon Me novel Chapter 68

The nobles who had received the invitation from the Achilles family wondered whether they should go or not until the day of the event. Even if Dukes Achilles was in a better situation, his family’s status had long since declined, so what good would it do to go?

However, the nobles who were invited heard news that Count Aster was also participating and they were forced to go to the Achilles Mansion.

“How did they prepare for a party without any servants?”

“I know, throwing a party is too extravagant under those circumstances.”

“I’m afraid it’ll make you laugh.”

“I hope this isn’t too painful.”

Some nobles ignored the invitation, worried they’d become a laughingstock, but there were quite a few aristocrats who used the party to build a relationship with the Achilles family.

In the past, it was only a powerless ducal family, but now Enoch had become a member of the Imperial knights and Elle had a successful business. In addition, news was spreading among the nobles that Ian had become an Imperial civil servant. Pink diamonds had also begun appearing, so they couldn’t help but covet those as well.

However, they didn’t have high expectations for the party that the Achilles family had invited them too. They had heard rumors about how the Achilles family had been spending their time.

Their expectations were quickly proven wrong.

The party venue was truly perfect. With the dazzling jeweled chandeliers; the beautiful performances of the musicians, who were famous for being difficult to liaise with; the neatly lined food and the luxurious wine; the nobles couldn’t hide their surprise. It seemed that he had returned as a duke in name and reality.

“I guess things are better.”

“I think it’s safe to say their situation is good.”

“It could be their having a party because their debts have been paid down.”

As she watched them, the some nobles coughed and made sarcastic comments, unwilling to admit they were wrong. Other nobles, who had come to make a connection with Enoch, were too busy looking for him to take notice.

Leticia was quietly watching the scene from a corner while she drank a cup of water. The nobles who talked behind their backs were annoying, but there was something else that bothered her.

‘Will the two of you come too?’

Marquis Leroy and Levion El.

When Enoch hesitated to invite them, Leticia sent the invitation herself. It was done because of her shameful desire to show them she was living a good life, and that she had no regrets.

She was just unsure of what expression to wear when she faced them. She sighed deeply because it was going to be the second time she’d see Marquis Leroy after being kicked out.

Having barely escaped from the nobles that were surrounding her, Elle approached her. Soon after arriving, she stopped walking and just stared at Leticia blankly.

“Ha… Isn’t my sister so pretty?”

She’d already seen me wearing the dress at the shop, but she hadn’t seen her after she’d completely dressed up. The light purple dress with silver embroidery made her white skin stand out even more. Every time she moved, the embroidery shined beautifully, and Elle almost turned red.

“I can’t do this. I’ll take my sister. You can live with me.”

“Elle, really… We already live together.”

She could feel the clear sincerity from the deadpanned praise, so Leticia smiled and tapped Elle’s arm.

“Where is brother now? Are you alone?”

“I haven’t met up with him yet.”

“Really? What are you doing over here then?”

Elle held Leticia’s hand for a moment when she frowned at the fact that the party’s main person hadn’t arrived yet.

“Your hands and arms look so empty.”

“Is that so?”

“Why don’t we go back to your room and put on a ring or bracelet?”

“No!”

“….?”

“Oh, well…”

Leticia, who’d unintentionally raised her voice, touched her fingertips together with an awkward look.

“Accessories are so uncomfortable.”

“I thought it would look good on you. What a shame…”

Fortunately, Elle nodded as if it couldn’t be helped. Leticia was relieved by the sight and sighed secretly.

‘I’m going to wear my engagement ring today.’

She didn’t wear any accessories on purpose. She even put away the matching ring she has with Enoch.

‘I want to hurry up and get the ring.’

In fact, she wanted to officially show herself as his fiancée to everyone.

Wherever her greed popped out, Leticia realized how possessive she was. Luckily, Enoch seemed to like it, even though it embarrassed Leticia.

As she was thinking how she wanted Enoch to arrive as soon, Elle sighed in annoyance.

“I think he’s not coming, so I’ll go find him.”

“Yes, I understand.”

When Leticia said she would wait here, Elle left the party, saying she’d be back soon.

Watching Elle leaving, she felt a presence nearby. When she looked back, she found Levion standing nearby with an unhappy look on his face.

“Please talk to me.”

“I have nothing to say.”

Leticia tried to pass Levion without looking at him. However, he annoyingly blocked her path.

“Get out of my way.”

“Then should we talk here? It wouldn’t be good for others to overhear.”

Leticia sighed shallowly, as she felt the increased interest of the people around them. There was no one who didn’t know about her broken engagement with Levion, but the gazes and whispering around her were still unpleasant.

Leticia was forced to follow Levion to a balcony where there was no one around.

“’Make it short and get it over with. I don’t have time for this.”

While talking, she couldn’t look away from the party. Enoch should be arriving soon, and she didn’t want there to be any misunderstanding because she was alone with Levion.

Levion pulled on Leticia’s arm and forced her to turn to him.

“Have you awakened?”

“….”

Despite it being phrased as a question, he sounded confident. She was surprised for a moment, but Leticia looked up at Levion without saying a word.

“What answer do you want to hear from me?”

“Leticia?”

“Awakened or not, nothing will change.”

“No, the relationship between you and I will change.”

“What does that mean?’

It had been a long time since their engagement had been broken off, so she couldn’t tell what would change.