Celebrity Lady

Chapter 108

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Lark?

Oh, yes. Lark, who had been lost in thought due to the emperors urging, snapped back to reality and awkwardly smiled. Well, shes quite busy, I wonder if she can find the time

No matter how busy she is; cant she spare some time for a meal when the palace invites her?

The empress looked puzzled, and Marion raised her hand. Theres no need to intentionally call a busy person. Im fine.Thê source of this content n/o/v/(el)bi((n))

Lark, give it a try. Mother will be staying for a while anyway, so cant you find a fitting schedule? the emperor spoke with an unmistakable tone of not accepting a refusal. He would not hesitate to pluck the stars in the sky for Marion, so even if not through Lark, he would call Madame Ruby somehow.

Lark, concealing his embarrassment, nodded. Then Ill make contact first.

***

P-pardon? Wh-wh-what did you say?

I couldnt believe my ears.

The 9th empress?

Lark, who had just put two sugar cubes into his teacup and stirred it with a spoon, nodded as he looked at me, whose mouth opened wide.

Oh, my goodness I gripped my cheeks with both hands in despair.

Why do you have such a shocked expression?

Its true that a few days ago, an old lady came to our shop. But one of our staff members behaved very rudely. I did apologize, but she must have been very displeased.

Lark, who had called me to talk about something, delivered a piece of shocking news. He mentioned that the former 9th empress, who was referred to as Mother by the emperor, Lady Endelturn, had come to the capital from the northern regions. And she mentioned that the owner of Blanc de Ruby had given her a handbag as a gift

I recalled the old woman who had visited the Hebe branch shop a few days ago, and I couldnt help but be astonished.

Im doomed.

My shop had treated the former empressthe emperors mother, who would not hesitate to pick the stars and moon for herso horribly!

Umm. Lark looked embarrassed as he watched me tearing my hair out. Lady Endelturn kept talking about the wonder and seemed quite thankful during the meal.

Really? Phew, thats somewhat of a relief, then.

So, did you give her the handbag as an apology for the rudeness?

Well, not exactly. I recalled Lady Endelturns face as she spoke about her son and said, It suddenly reminded me of my mother.

Your mother?

Yes, at that moment, I briefly thought about my mother, my Earth mother. Since waking up in Rubettes body, I had consciously tried not to think about my Earth mother. I would miss her if I thought about her. Plus, imagining my mother, who was probably heartbroken by her disobedient child leaving this world before her, was also painful.

Mom

My mother, who had moved to L.A. from Korea when I debuted at the age of six, leaving behind the country she had lived in her entire life.

My mother, who loved white rice and kimchi stew but had to get used to bread and cereal because of me and Dad.

My mother, who lived as busily as a celebrity, following her busy daughter around and taking care of her.

My mother, who had gone through a lot of heartaches and the scrutiny of others for being my family.

I miss my mom.

Even though I had given her Cartier necklaces, Herms bags, and Rolls-Royces, there was an emptiness in my heart that couldnt be filled. Because living ones own life while pouring ones youth and affection into someone else, is truly difficult and remarkable. Even if its for ones child

My going back to Korea after retirement was actually for my mom, who had always yearned for her hometown.

Sob.

Princess?

Oh, Im sorry. I, sob, h-h

May the blessings of the great spirit Worm be with Princess Lillia Diollus.

No, wait a moment.

With a questioning look, the head of the altar, Rauss, turned his head toward Lillia. Lillia, who was quietly examining the mark on the back of her hand, spoke to Leonard, who was standing beside Rauss, Y-Your Excellency.

Why is it?

Cant we retry?

Leonards eyebrows twitched, and he stood with a nonchalant expression and a clenched fist. That cant be done.

But this is impossible!

Whats the problem?

Why should I talk to bugs? Where would I use this?

What are you talking about? You wouldnt have made the contract if you didnt like it.

At a loss for words, Lillia could only stand there with her mouth agape in astonishment. At that moment, Ricky, who had just completed the contract, opened the altars door and stepped out.

With an excited look in his eyes, Ricky extended his hand to the altar attendant and asked, This is the spirit of wish, right? Ricky asked with a somewhat greedy expression, which Leonard seemed to understand as he sighed and rubbed his forehead.

It was a common disaster that occurred when contractees who wished to acquire a wish ability lied about low-ranking spirits being Wishit.

After flipping through the paper he was holding, the bewildered altar head checked Rickys mark on his hand and informed him, The lowest-rank earth spirit, Baylize, can rejuvenate one withered flower per day. It is a spirit just below the elemental spirit Florineth

Ive heard enough. Youre lying, arent you?

The ability to revive a withered flower sounded absurdly useless, and to make matters worse, only one per day? Ricky was convinced it was a half-hearted lie. This must be Wishit!

Young Master, it truly is Baylize.

Ricky blinked before turning to look at Lillia. Their expressions were the same. He soon rushed toward Leonard and said, Your Excellency, I want to pick another one!

Sigh.

How can twins be so alike? As if tired, Leonard pressed his temples and then abruptly turned his body.

Your Excellency!

Just once more, Your Excellency! Just once!

Ricky and Lillia grabbed onto Leonards robes. Leonard, bewildered by the sight of the two clinging to him on the floor, exclaimed, Have you gone mad? Let go.

Just once, Your Excellency! Im scared of bugs, Ive never even seen one!

Me too! We can just hire a gardener with money!

Huff.

With a sharp exhale, Leonard used his strength to push them away and quickly left the altar.

Your Excellency!

Just once more, please!

***

Why are you laughing like that? Lark asked with a quizzical look.

Hah, hah

Princess?

Its just too funny, seriously.

I couldnt help but imagine the expressions of the twins who would probably be in a frenzy by now, and I covered my mouth, giggling uncontrollably. Hehehehe