Chapter 152: The Distance Between the Two (15)
Apollonia proceeded to divulge all the details that she had been unable to share earlier: the truth about what Gaius had done, Perris’ origins, and her own history. Though she hadn’t been able to reveal her true social status before, Amoretta wouldn’t tell anyone if she exposed herself now.
After all, there was simply no one in her life she could reveal such information to.
“…The duchess attempted to take your life, you say,” Amoretta said after listening to everything, “Her merchant organization became an asset that threatened you, and I transformed His Highness to completely take your place by altering his eye color.”
Despite her attempts to remain composed, her voice trembled. When she saw Apollonia nod, Amoretta let out a long sigh, her purple eyes reflecting regret.
“You should have just let me die in th…”
