The Abandoned Wife Dumped Him First (Victoria and Elias) novel Chapter 77

After dinner, Laurel was pulled into conversation by a group of society ladies.

Victoria, never one for such occasions, found a convenient excuse to slip away to the back garden.

With nearly everyone in the banquet hall, the garden was dimly lit and quiet.

Victoria stood with one arm crossed, her mind replaying what Garnett had said earlier, lost in thought.

That person wanted Garnett dead. Their first attempt through Harry had failed, which meant there would certainly be a next time. And with the enemy in the shadows while they were in the open, the situation would only become more dangerous if they didn't find this person soon.

But...

Harry was now missing, and their only lead was gone.

Victoria's lips pressed into a thin line. She felt like she was overlooking something, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

Suddenly, she bumped into someone.

With a sharp 'crash', a glass fell to the ground and shattered. Red wine splashed up, instantly staining the hem of Victoria's dress. The rich aroma of wine filled the air.

"I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry, my lady! I... I didn't do it on purpose!" The maid looked terrified, apologizing profusely. Before Victoria could react, the maid knelt down and started trying to wipe her dress.

Her efforts only made it worse. The wine stain spread into a large, even more noticeable blotch.

Victoria's eyes darkened slightly, her thoughts unreadable.

The maid looked at the growing stain, so scared she was on the verge of tears. Her expression was one of pure disbelief. "My lady this... I... I really didn't mean to. I didn't expect... It's all my fault, I ruined your dress, I..."

Seeing Victoria's prolonged silence, the maid grew anxious. When their eyes met, she had the unnerving feeling of being seen through.

But she had already come this far!

The maid gritted her teeth, steeled herself, and stood up. With tears in her eyes, she slapped herself hard across the face!

"I'm so sorry! It's all my fault!"

With that, she raised her hand to slap herself again.

Victoria caught her wrist, her gaze calm, her expression neutral. "It's fine. It wasn't entirely your fault."

"My lady, let me take you to change into something else," the maid said guiltily.

Victoria didn't answer right away.

The maid's hands clenched nervously as she watched Victoria's expression. Just as her patience was wearing thin and she was about to ask again, Victoria finally nodded.

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