Endless Evolution: Last Star

Chapter 536 The Worst Wedding (Part 9)

As the guests were arriving at the palace, the most important ones were already in the palace, and not in the banquet hall, but where only members of the Rouzet family and their servants could enter.

Step. Step. Step.

Mariel stepped forward on her high heels, Reinal walking beside her with a slight frown on his face.

On the opposite side of the long hallway, there were also two figures, but they were not members of the Rouzet Family or servants.

One of them was a middle-aged man with long brown hair divided into several locks, the sharp tips reaching his shoulders. His hazel eyes glistened with delight and he bore a satisfied smile on his face.

Stepping closer, Mariel was delighted and quickened her step.

"Zarot! You're finally here, it's so good to see you!" Mariel vigorously said, with a deep sigh.

Then, she extended her right hand forward, palm tilted slightly downward.

Zarot smirked, bowed low with a sweep of his hand, and kissed Mariel's palm.

"I hope the bride didn't cause any trouble. It won't be good if she decides to run away. Hahaha!" Zarot let out a satisfied laugh, echoing out further down the hallway.

Mariel's corners of her lips went up slightly, forming a predatory smile.

"Well, Osana is far from the most obedient child, but this is not something even she would go for. Osana knows the wedding can't be refused, though maybe it was her rebellious nature that attracted the groom, who knows?"

"Hahaha!" Zarot laughed again, keeping a hand on his stomach, "You may be right. Women like that, warrior ladies, have their charm!"

Mariel nodded and her gaze traveled to the right.

Standing next to Zarot was a tall girl, she had long, disheveled, brown hair that reached her waist with the same spiky tips as Zarot's. She had hazel eyes and a bored look. She didn't seem interested in this meeting between the older members of their families at all. She looked away, showing no initiative in their conversation.

"Istrid, it's good to see you, as well as your father." Mariel said in a low voice.

Then, Istrid finally turned around. She met Mariel's gaze and nodded deeply. Explore stories on My Virtual Library Empire

"Me too. I honestly didn't want to come here." Istrid said nonchalantly.

No emotion appeared on Mariel's face at such a cold answer, but Reinal frowned heavily, glaring menacingly at Istrid.

Istrid licked her lips, running her finger along Reinal's chest.

"Poor thing, this must be so humiliating for you."

Istrid shook her head mockingly as if she was truly sorry.

A few muscles in Reinal's face twitched, but he remained calm, controlling his emotions.

Then, Istrid raised her hand, slowly stroking Reinal's cheek with the back of her palm.

"You know, if we switched places and I was Natural Phantom, I'd probably take you to my side. You'd be my sweet, weak husband who I could tease endlessly."

Istrid leaned down to Reinal's ear, whispering:

"And you couldn't do anything about it, because you can't break the rules. You'd be just like your sister right now..."

Reinal's patience seemed to be limitless, but as soon as Istrid spoke her last words, Reinal's face contorted in anger.

Whoooooooosh.

Reinal waved his hand irritably, with full force, he intended to wound Istrid.

Istrid's pupils narrowed as she instantly jumped back. Reinal's hand swept right in front of her face, rippling her hair.

"Pfffft, why so nervous? Unfortunately, I can't make you mine, at least not until you want me to." Istrid smiled slyly before looking out the window.

Then, her eyes went wide as if she saw something that shouldn't be there. Her bored look was filled with rich colors.

"Hah, looks like I should apologize for my words. This wedding won't be boring."

Step. Step. Step.

With a nervous step, Mariel walked to the window.

"What the hell...? What are they doing here?"

Mariel said through gritted teeth as she stared at Franz, Nelya, and Rosalind heading towards the palace entrance.