The Villainess Became The Male Lead's Secretary

Chapter 19

The High Priest swiftly knelt before Ava and replied, "Anything for the Goddess."

"Please rise, Raphael. There's no need for you to kneel," Ava said, her expression flustered by the High Priest's actions.

"Once you become a crown princess, people will kneel before you. I believe his gesture is appropriate, Ava," the crown prince interjected.

"She is a Goddess, and you should be kneeling as well," the High Priest retorted, gazing up at the crown prince and glaring at him.

Vivienne, observing the scene unfold, couldn't help but wonder, 'Is this story turning into a reverse harem genre? Maybe I didn't need to shoo away the Northern Duke.' She watched as Ava found herself encircled by two attractive men who exchanged heated glances with each other.

Vivienne clapped her hands, capturing everyone's attention.

"Let's return and rest. Tomorrow holds great significance," Vivienne declared.

Without a word of complaint, everyone swiftly dispersed, tactfully avoiding the imposing presence of the two powerful men. Casting one final intense glare at each other, the crown prince hastily whisked Ava away while the High Priest gracefully departed with an air of dignity.

'I can't wait to go home,' Vivienne thought to herself as she returned to her room.

Weary from traversing the forest, Vivienne slowly made her way back to her room, feeling the weight of fatigue upon her shoulders. As she entered her room, she was taken aback by the sight of Ava sitting there, donning an innocent expression. The unexpected presence of Ava left Vivienne completely caught off guard.

'Oh no,' Vivienne thought, her gaze fixed on Ava. 'The crown prince is going to create quite the commotion.'

"Greetings, Goddess Ava. Is there anything I can assist you with?" Vivienne greeted, attempting to convey as much formality as possible, given her deep concern about unintentionally offending Ava, who now held a higher status than her.

"No need to worry. I wanted to unwind a bit here. The crown prince was overwhelming me, invading my personal space, so I thought staying in your room for a while would provide some respite. I apologize for intruding upon you so suddenly," Ava explained with a sincere expression of apology.

"Oh, no worries. I am always here at your service," Vivienne replied, although, in her mind, she couldn't help but think, 'I really want to sleep right now.'

Vivienne and Ava exchanged awkward glances, the silence lingering uncomfortably. Vivienne found herself unsure of what to do or where to sit.

"Would you like some snacks? Unfortunately, I don't have any tea at the moment," Vivienne offered, attempting to alleviate the awkwardness.

"I would appreciate that. Thank you very much," Ava responded gratefully.

Vivienne swiftly retrieved her snacks from her luggage and arranged them on the table, finding solace in the task as it helped distract her from the presence of the female protagonist. She focused on organizing the snacks, allowing her mind to wander away from the current situation.

"I am finished with the preparations. Please enjoy your snack," Vivienne stated, standing beside Ava, who was seated.

"Please join me. I find snacks more enjoyable when I have someone to share them with," Ava suggested, attempting to persuade Vivienne to join her.

"I wouldn't dare to sit with the Goddess," Vivienne replied, striving to maintain her politeness.

"Please, I insist," Ava persisted.