"y-"

"Well i'll see you around Evelina!" Before Evelina could even say anything, Angelina's arms let go and she left.

"....." Evelina was left confused and speechless in the deserted hallway.

Angelina happily walked around the mansion. Remembering Evelina's scared and confused face made Angelina's heart burst in joy.

Angelina looked around the luxurious mansion and she couldn't help but remember the other mansion she lived in.

She somehow missed the Bailey mansion. It was because she made many memories there. Whether it was good or bad.

She was taught many things in her past life. Such as politics, economics, flower arrangement, a little bit of swordsmanship, manners, and many more.

Thinking back at those happy times, Angelina smiled.

How amazing it would be if it stayed happy.

Unfortunately she had to fall in love with the wrong person and mess with the wrong person.

Logically, Angelina shouldn't mess with Evelina again, and she probably should avoid her. But she just can't...

Just thinking of that evil woman smiling happily and living her life in bliss made Angelina feel uncontrollable anger and grit her teeth.

But at the same time, she wanted to thank Evelina. Without her, Angelina wouldn't have learned her adoptive family's true colors and learn her ways.

Now she knew better. She was too impulsive in the past. In the past she accidentally ruined her reputation and made everyone hate her. Due to that, no one wanted to help her when she needed someone the most.

Angelina clenched her fist in determination.

She was determined to a live a better life than before! And she was determined to find out the mystery behind her death!

Eventually, Angelina bumped into the duchess.

"Huh? Oh Lina"

"Oh hello mother"

"What are you doing?"

"Oh nothing...just walking around"

"Hm...would you mind coming with me?"

"Of course not mother"

Angelina followed the duchess to an empty lounge.

They sat down on opposite couches. In the middle of the couches was a table filled with pastries the duchess asked the maids to prepare.

Angelina stared at the pastries with stars in her eyes. Due to the mess at the previous tea party, Angelina was unable to even touch the sweet treats!

The duchess let out a quiet giggle. She thought Angelina looked really cute.

"Ahem ahem...what did you want to discuss with me mother?"

"I know you and your brother don't get along. But I hope you two won't cause trouble for each other. We don't want to anger your father after all"

"Don't worry mother, I wouldn't do anything unless I am provoked"

The duchess sighed.

Angelina suddenly remembered something she was very curious about.

"Mother"

"Yes?"

"Have you heard of....lady Lilith?"

".....who?" Angelina was suprised that the duchess didn't recognize the name. Lilith Bailey should've been a quite famous name now, maybe even infamous.

"Lady Lilith of the Bailey household. You know...the adopted daughter of marquess Bailey"

"I'm not sure where you heard that...but....Marquess Bailey doesn't have an adopted daughter..."

"W-what....?" Angelina was shocked and horrified. Being the duchess of a very influential household, the duchess should've heard of Lilith. So it could only mean that.... 'Lilith Bailey' .... doesn't exist...

"Lina...are you alright?" Angelina's face was extremely pale, her eyes were also quite shaky. Angelina's clenched fists was also shaking.

"I-i...I'm alright" Angelina forced a smiled "i-i.....I need to go, mother...Im a little tired.."

"Huh? Oh okay" the duchess watched as Angelina got up and quietly left.

After Angelina left, the Duchess's gaze went to the untouched sweets and sighed.

Angelina's face was pale and covered in sweat. Angelina shivered when the duchess said 'who?'. She felt like her heart was about to pound out of her chest when the duchess told her the bad news.

Angelina ran across the halls and her face showed her emotions perfectly. Scared and shocked.

The ran passed several maids that were cleaning.

They saw Angelina run in a horrified state while holding her dress up a little, to prevent herself from tripping or falling. Angelina's long beautiful silver hair went up and down according to her footsteps.

Angelina looked like an angel that was being chased.

The maids were confused and a little worried, but they shrugged it off as Angelina just in a rush.

As soon and Angelina went inside her room, she fell on her knees and she continued to clench her fists.

She was shaking, sh le was very scared.

I mean how would you feel when you found out that you suddenly don't exist anymore?

"W..what..why....is..is everything just erased like that!?"

All her memories, all proof of her existence, her very existence was erased just like that!

Could it be...that in exchange for her reincarnation....the goddess miss erase the existence of Lilith...?

After a while, Angelina began to calm down. She sighed and got up.

Then Marie knocked on the doors three times and entered the room.

"Miss?"

"Marie"

"Yes?"

"Help get changed please and get rid of this dress"

"What? Um alright"

she hugged Evelina in this dress, so this dress is very filthy now.

'what did this dress ever do to offend you miss????' Marie was confused but did as she was told. She felt quite bad for this dress now.

******

The emperor, the empress, and the young emperor of the neighboring empire was sitting in the grand dining room.

The room was dead silent and everyone (exept for Charles) felt nervous and awkward.

"Um...haha I hope the food is to your taste, your majesty" the empress tried to lighten up the atmosphere.

"It's good"

"........."

"........."

"Well I've been wondering...what is the reason for your highness's stay here?" The emperor asked Charles.

"Clank" Charles put down his fork and knife. The emperor and empress could see the young emperor was not in a good mood.

They exchange glances with each other and both sighed.

Soon they all finished their meals and the empress tasked one of the maids to escort Charles to the bedroom prepared for him.

The maid was well discaplined and kept her head down while escorting Charles.

"Your majesty" the maid opened the door for Charles while still keeping her head down.

"Hm" Charles nodded and entered the room.

The room was elegantly decorated and looked very luxurious.

The maid looked up to see Charles's reaction. She was quite nervous. She was afraid that if Charles was dissatisfied he would take it out on her.

However, Charles showed no emotion. His expression looked completely blank. He looked neither satisfied nor dissatisfied.

The maid sighed in relief and left.

The Empress and Emperor went to visit their youngest daughter, the sick princess, Elizabeth.

"Lizzie..." The empress was very worried. The princess's illness wasn't serious but it didn't go away.

(A/N: Lizzie is Elizabeth's nickname)

"Don't worry mother, I'm alright!" The princess was a very sweet girl, so she didn't want her parents to worry too much.

"How do you feel?" The emperor was also worried. He also felt guilty for not being able to figure out how to cure his daughter. Plus the princess was only 9 years old!

"Nothing too serious father. I only feel a little tired sometimes and I sneeze sometimes too."

Then the emperor was called by his aide for business. So the Emperor left after kissing his daughter's forehead and comforting her.

The empress stayed and accompanied Elizabeth. However the peace didn't last too long.

They heard a knocking on the door and a maid's voice could be heard.

"Your highnesses, the 2nd concubine has came to visit the princess"

(A/N: when the maid called Concubine Tanya 'the second Concubine' it's because there's only two concubines that has entered the palace and concubine Tanya entered the palace after the first Concubine)

Then the door opened and a beautiful woman entered the room.

"2nd Imperial concubine, Tanya greets her highness the empress" the second Concubine bowed and greeted the Empress respectfully.

"Hm raise your head imperial concubine Lina" the empress nodded but didn't give her a single glance.

(A/N: Lina is the second Concubine' s last name and also the name of her kingdom. The second Concubine is a princess from a small foreign kingdom)

"This concubine has come to check on the princess. This concubine is also quite worried about the princess...this Concubine hopes for the princess to get better soon" although the 2nd Concubine appears to be concerned for the princess Elizabeth, she shows a hint of mockerism in her words.

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A/N: man this was the longest chapter I wrote in while...maybe even ever! My exams are all finished so I'll try to post more chapters! (◍•ᴗ•◍) Thanks for reading (人*'∀｀)｡*ﾟ+