A Painting of the Villainess as a Young Lady

Before meeting Aileen, Violet ran through many different scenarios in her mind of what the girl might do.

Whether she would lash out, screaming and causing a scene, or cry and play the victim, Violet had prepared herself accordingly.

But it was all for nothing.

In other words, she had never considered a situation like this.

“…Why are you here?”

Staring blankly into space with lifeless eyes, Aileen spoke without even looking at Violet.

When Violet had requested to meet, Aileen didn’t even express any intention to refuse. More accurately, it would be fair to say she was in no position to refuse, given her current circumstances.

“How unexpected. I didn’t think you’d be the one to ask that question.”