Chapter 138
It was clear the woman was a noble of high status. Her elegantly styled blonde hair radiated sophistication, and her piercing blue eyes held an unsettling yet mesmerizing beauty.
‘With this level of grace, she must have appeared in the original story, right?’
Penelope’s thoughts wandered as the woman’s identity dawned on her. Suddenly, Emily rose from her seat and respectfully curtsied to the noblewoman.
“I greet the Duchess of Rahinsel.”
“It has been a while, Lady Dot. You remain as spirited as ever.”
“Haha, thank you for the compliment. Oh, and this here is Baroness Halo.”
“...!”
Penelope’s eyes widened in shock. The Duchess of Rahinsel—she was Rianel’s stepmother!
The duchess seemed equally taken aback, raising her brows slightly.
“So, you are the Baroness of Halo. I’ve heard much about you. They say you have quite a knack for stirring up excitement.”
“....”
Penelope was momentarily at a loss for words. Her tone was difficult to decipher—was it meant as praise or criticism?