Madam, You Wouldn't Want Your Identity as a Witch to Be Exposed, Would You - Chapter 78

Chapter 78: Qianzhi’s Sweet Facade Hides Darkness

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“Sister Qianzhi.”

Just as Qianzhi was shyly extending her fair, jade-like hand towards Eve, hoping for Eve’s response, Alice suddenly appeared from somewhere.

Her expression carried traces of weariness, looking as if she had just experienced something unpleasant.

Indeed, that was exactly the case. She had just emerged disheveled from the restroom, taking quite some time to make herself look relatively presentable and dignified again.

Without time to think further, she immediately rushed out, intending to seek revenge on Qianzhi.

Who would have thought that Sister Qianzhi, who usually appeared cool and aloof, looking like a quiet young lady, would turn out to be dark inside when cut open.

Alice’s current state was due to the drink Qianzhi had given her earlier.

Alice had originally planned to make up some ridiculous recipe to send Qianzhi away, so she could have Eve’s divine nectar all to herself.

However, not only did the divine nectar vanish in the blink of an eye, but Qianzhi actually brought her the exact drink she had requested from the kitchen.

It was said to be strictly made according to Alice’s given recipe, which had taken quite some effort from Qianzhi.

Alice hadn’t thought much of it at first, since although the ingredients she listed were long and complicated, they were essentially just vegetable and fruit juices.

Moreover, Qianzhi usually appeared so quiet and gentle, showing no signs of being a sweet-faced schemer.

So, to save face, Alice took a small sip.

But before she could even swallow, Alice felt her stomach churning violently.

She had never tasted such an awful drink, with its overwhelmingly complex flavors, especially including vegetables that Alice despised.

Although Alice was a princess, she was quite picky about food in private.

For instance, she didn’t like water celery, she hated broccoli, and as for onions…

These vegetables disgusted her to the point where even their smell would make her want to vomit.

And the vegetable juice portion of Qianzhi’s drink happened to be a mixture of exactly these three ingredients, and in extra large quantities at that.

After spending quite some time throwing up in the restroom, Alice began to sense something wasn’t quite right.

She felt that Qianzhi’s drink seemed too specifically targeted, almost deliberately so.

When Alice returned from the restroom to the ceremony hall and saw Qianzhi blushing in Eve’s arms, her suspicions were completely confirmed.

Alice had to admit, the young lady of the Lorraine family was indeed worthy of her lineage, truly clever.

Who would have thought that while Alice was scheming against Qianzhi, Qianzhi was also plotting against her.

And she had even turned the tables, using Alice’s own plan against her.

She had only been gone for such a short time, and they were already almost holding hands ready to dance.

If she had come back any later, would she have had to look for them at a love hotel outside?

If she had been even a day later… would Leah already be calling Qianzhi “mama”?

“Princess Alice?”

At this thought, Alice’s face showed traces of displeasure.

Meanwhile, Qianzhi wore a bewildered expression, her cool clear eyes curiously examining Alice before her, as if her entire being radiated innocence.

But battles between masters often proceed without leaving traces.

Alice could see right through what Qianzhi was thinking, but without evidence, she couldn’t make a scene.

She had to admit that Miss Eve’s charm was indeed extraordinary, and it seemed she now had a formidable rival…

“What happened to you earlier? You ran out after barely taking a sip of the drink, are you feeling unwell?”

“…”

At the mention of the drink, Alice’s lips couldn’t help but curl up slightly, revealing a somewhat unfriendly smile.

Hearing the pure and innocent Qianzhi speak this way, Alice understood, this girl did it on purpose!

After all, even Eve didn’t know about Princess Alice’s picky eating habits.

Only Qianzhi, who had shared several meals with her, could have noticed these details through Alice’s small actions at the dining table.

“I was a bit unwell, but I’m fine now. What are you two… doing?”

Alice looked at Qianzhi’s hand extended towards Eve. Qianzhi had been waiting for Eve’s response, but Alice’s appearance had interrupted them.

Seeing that she could no longer delay Alice, Qianzhi simply grabbed Eve’s wrist and forcefully pulled her to her side.

“We’re going to dance. Princess Alice, if you’re not feeling well, perhaps you should go rest.”

Qianzhi’s tone was calm and natural as she said this, truly appearing like a caring sister concerned about her sister’s health.

But only Alice could detect the subtle shade in her words…

She was implying that the position by Miss Eve’s side was already taken, and Alice should go cool off somewhere else.

“Me, feeling unwell? No, how could that be? Besides, I had already arranged to dance with Miss Eve, isn’t that right, Miss Eve?”

“Miss Eve?”

Alice instinctively looked towards Eve, but where was Eve’s shadow beside Qianzhi?

Even Qianzhi hadn’t noticed when Eve had disappeared from her side.

The two people who were about to start a dramatic scene immediately stopped their quarrel and simultaneously began searching for Eve.

When they found her, both their faces turned green.

They saw that Leah had somehow gotten there first, holding Eve’s hand as they walked into the dance floor.

Although Leah wasn’t very good at dancing, Eve still patiently held her little hand, wearing a smile gentle to the bone as she watched her precious daughter dancing before her.

The ceremonial dress Eve had personally designed for Leah bloomed like a flower on the dance floor.

That scene, beautiful as a painting, momentarily stunned both Qianzhi and Alice.

Even their mindsets unconsciously shifted somewhat.

She looks so beautiful…

She’s so gentle…

She’s just like my mother…

A dance floor for three might be a bit too crowded…

Maybe it’s not so bad just watching from afar.

That peaceful scene kept Qianzhi and Alice staring in a daze, so much so that even passersby couldn’t help but wonder what these two high-ranking ladies were looking at.

So they unconsciously followed their gaze, and then, as if they had met Medusa’s eyes or stumbled upon a video of long legs in black stockings, they were instantly frozen in place.

As more and more onlookers gathered, the dance floor eventually had only the absorbed Leah and Eve, who had eyes only for her precious daughter.

The crowd watched this harmonious scene with smiles, though their attention wasn’t focused on Leah.

While Leah’s ceremonial dress was eye-catching, Eve’s black stockings and body-hugging dress were clearly more attention-grabbing.

After all, she was too gentle, almost everyone present felt that her gentle demeanor was just like that of their biological mother, despite having no blood relation and never having met her.